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Game Dev Tycoon

Game Dev Tycoon

Replay gaming history

24K ratings
1098 reviews
#44 in paid Strategy
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🕹 Simulation
🏰 Strategy
$4.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 28, 2017
  • November 3, 2025

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Developer

Greenheart Games Pty. Ltd.
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About

Build your own game development company from the 1980s to the present. Design and create your own games, research new technologies, and manage a team to become a market leader. Enjoy a full simulation experience without ads or in-app purchases.

✓Start a game development company
✓Design and create your own games
✓Research new technologies
✓Hire and manage a development team
✓Replay gaming history
✓Built-in screen recording and streaming
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Game Dev Tycoon. Based on 24K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👍Cheap price
  • 👍No in-app purchases or ads
  • 👍Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍Realistic game development simulation
  • 👍Detailed and complex mechanics
  • 👍Excellent port from PC version
  • 👍Engaging and challenging progression
  • 👍Developers are responsive and appreciated

Negative things

  • 🐛Game crashes on launch for some users
  • 🐛Orientation issues on iPhone X
  • 🐛Difficulty remembering research and specialist information
  • 🔋Game can be very time-consuming
  • 🤔Lack of difficulty options or sandbox mode
  • 🤔Repetitive nature of gameplay loop
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What's New in Game Dev Tycoon

1.6.20

November 3, 2025

Thank you for playing! Changes: - Performance optimizations - Bug fixes

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Charts

Top Paid

📈 44+1

Strategy games

This game rose +1 position in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on August 11, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 47+1

Simulation games

This game rose +1 position in Simulation games chart.

Last updated on August 11, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 125+4

Games

This game rose +4 positions in Games chart.

Last updated on August 11, 2026.

Top Paid

📊 199

Global

The game has maintained its position at 199 recently.

Last updated on August 11, 2026.

User reviews

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A couple small fixes from being really good

The interface isn't the best when developing new games so it's really easy to mess up your game and end up with lots of "Game #x". Kinda silly but it bums me out when it happens. Otherwise it's pretty fun.
BdjoaljdiiBdjoaljdii

Slight issue

Been playing for over 10 years, just bought an iPhone 17e and it seems the game isn’t properly scaled. Text boxes and notifications are extra small. Please fix when you get t a chance :)
Jojo_da_bossJojo_da_boss

Please add more or make another app!

Ive played this game so many times over the years. No one else has a game like this, console desktop or ios. My favorite game of all time. Please make something new! Worth the money


July 23, 2026
Again, for the 6-7th year in a row, I am back asking for more. I’m begging. There is no other game like this game, none. Pleeeease. I would pay $30 for a sequel of this game, or a spinoff, do the cashgrab thing its okay (because this game is so good) yall are an awesome company and the mind behind this has done phenomenal. Its a curse that I have played something so good, and will never enjoy another game without thinking of this one. On mobile, its… Perfect. Thanks
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BenmorrowBenmorrow

One Of The Best Games Ever But Need Updates

Updates I Need: New Stuff To Research, Series Viewer, Remakes, Mods For Mobile, Game Engine Selling, Using Sold Game Engines From Other Companies, Game Updating, Game Engine Updating, & Game Dev Tycoon 2
NolanBrosYTNolanBrosYT

BEST GAME EVER!!!

I usually NEVER leave game reviews or pay for games, but this game is 100% worth it! If you love simulators where you can try all different combinations to get different results, with the option to keep hints through multiple playthroughs, this is the game for you. I was so sad when it left the Apple Arcade and didn't think twice about paying for it. Genuinely one of my most favorite games that I would have if stranded on an island!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Loan payback amount inconsistency

Bug

Game reports not carrying over knowledge

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Requested Features

6 requests

Add more console and game genre options

Feature

Implement employee personalities and interactions

Feature

Provide more detailed game performance history

Feature

Allow simultaneous game development

Feature

Add difficulty settings and sandbox mode

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Implement mod support and custom content

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FAQ

What is Game Dev Tycoon?

Game Dev Tycoon is a casual business simulation game where you step into the role of a game developer. You start your own company in the 1980s, design and create your own games, research new technologies, and manage a team to become a leader in the gaming market.

What are the key features of Game Dev Tycoon?

Key features include starting your own game development company, designing and creating your own games, researching new technologies, hiring and managing a development team, replaying gaming history, and gaining worldwide fans. The iPhone and iPad version also includes an updated storyline, new topics, an optional pirate mode, and built-in screen recording and streaming support.

How much does Game Dev Tycoon cost?

Game Dev Tycoon is a paid application. It does not contain any in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a complete and uninterrupted gaming experience.

Can I play Game Dev Tycoon offline?

Yes, Game Dev Tycoon does not require an internet connection to play. You can build your gaming empire in Airplane Mode, making it accessible even without a Wi-Fi or cellular connection.

Who is the target audience for Game Dev Tycoon?

This game is designed for players who enjoy casual business simulation games, have an interest in game development, or appreciate a nostalgic journey through the history of video games. It appeals to those who like strategic decision-making and building a successful virtual enterprise.