# GameDev Empire — Be the gaming world ruler

> Simulation game where players build and manage a video game company. (iPhone/iPad app by Tiny Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamedev-empire/id1246281427 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tiny Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/907446397)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 762 App Store ratings · 65 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 240 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamedev-empire/id1246281427/reviews.md

## What is GameDev Empire?

Dear “I_would_like_to_be_a_developer_but_I’m_not”, stop dreaming about building a successful video game company, and make it a reality with “GameDev”! Build a video game empire, create the games you’ve always dreamed of, and crush the competition along the way! 
Begin by creating a few simple casual games and sifting through the game designer market in search for the next Sakeru Minamoto. Together, you and your game designer will create the most extraordinary (and profitable!) platform game in existence! Continue to publish video games while earning millions of dollars until you have gained enough to hire a titan of the game design industry. Become powerful enough to change the future of gaming altogether!
To grow your company, hire new employees, get upgrades, and expand your fan base (as well as potential $$customers$$) with the social media simulator. You can also obtain new resources by earning points from the 10 classic retro games available to play! The world of video games needs a new stand-out personality, a new hero of game design, a new unstoppable gaming ruler: it needs someone like YOU!
GameDev Empire: simple, instant, impossible to put down!!!

## Key features

- Build a video game empire
- Create and publish video games
- Hire game designers and employees
- Upgrade company and expand fan base
- Social media simulator
- Play 10 classic retro games for resources

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DevBull x3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| TV Ads x2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Warped | $0.99 | one-time |
| Warped x7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Investor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Sale | $5.99 | one-time |
| Carpet Who | $1.99 | one-time |
| Carpet Tritriangle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Minigames | $4.99 | one-time |
| DevBull | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of GameDev Empire?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 💡 Innovative game mechanics
- 🤑 Rewarding gameplay

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Timers and progress resets

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sweeter feature not working
- Arcade game tokens resetting
- Follower count issues
- Ads removing bonus multipliers

**Most requested features**

- Offline progress tracking
- Customization options
- Improved performance and stability
- Clearer progression and goal tracking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 65)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamedev-empire/id1246281427/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Freezing.

*2026-03-07, version 1.2.0*

I can't even play it anymore... 😩

### 2/5 — Constantly Crashes

*2026-02-03, version 1.2.0*

Game crashes regularly, normally 5-10 minutes each play. If your about to clear a large payout and you crash a few seconds before, you miss the reward.

### 2/5 — 🤷🏻‍♀️

*2024-07-17, version 1.2.0*

Not a bad game. Fun to play. But once I progress to a certain point the ads stop working and it starts freezing up. I can go out of the game and come back in and it will do the same. But if I delete and redownload it starts working again in the beginning and then get about to the same point in the game and it does the same thing and starts freezing and the ads stop working.

### 5/5 — It broke

*2023-12-01, version 1.2.0*

It just broke on undecillion

### 2/5 — Sweeter and Ad issues

*2023-10-17, version 1.2.0*

Sweeter doesn’t reset for me anymore. The number keeps going up, I keep being told that my campaign was successful every time I open the app, but it does nothing.
When turning the wheel, there’s a chance that I watch 2 30 second ads instead of one.
The game could use a Buy in One Shot button for the upgrades after a reset. I’m tired of having to clear 100+ items at each reset.
I’ve bought two TVs in game, and I would have bought more perks if the game wasn’t so buggy.

### 5/5 — Super good game

*2022-11-24, version 1.2.0*

I really like this game and I will play it every day but sucky

### 5/5 — Nice.

*2022-03-25, version 1.2.0*

It nice but the logo is the tf2 developer

### 5/5 — Il et trop cool le jeu j’aime boucoup

*2021-10-22, version 1.2.0*

Se jeux et trop cool je suis très très fort

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2021-02-25, version 1.2.0*

Good game

### 1/5 — Just bad

*2020-08-20, version 1.2.0*

The game kept crashing and crashed my phone was really laggy too, don’t install

## Frequently asked questions about GameDev Empire

### What is GameDev Empire?

GameDev Empire is a simulation game that allows you to build and manage your own video game company. You can create games, hire staff, and grow your business to become a dominant force in the gaming industry.

### What are the key features of GameDev Empire?

Key features include building a video game empire, creating and publishing your own games, hiring talented game designers and employees, upgrading your company, and expanding your fan base through a social media simulator. You can also earn resources by playing 10 classic retro games.

### How does GameDev Empire make money?

The app is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases can likely be used to speed up progress, acquire special items, or enhance the gameplay experience.

### Who is GameDev Empire for?

This app is designed for individuals who dream of building a successful video game company or enjoy business simulation and tycoon games. It appeals to those interested in strategy and management within the gaming industry.

### Can I play classic games within GameDev Empire?

Yes, the game includes 10 classic retro games that you can play. Earning points from these games provides you with resources that can be used to grow your game development company.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2017-10-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Hey boss! A new update has arrived and it's going to take your videogame company to the next level!

– We have added 2 new minigames and new consoles! Play and boost your profit to become a titan of the industry!
– Seen a bug? Have no fear! We've resolved them all!
– Our developers have been hard at work making your own game developing experience even better! 

Develop games, become a tycoon, have fun, and remember to leave us a review after every update!

### 1.1.0 — 2017-10-11

Hey boss! A new update has arrived and it's going to take your videogame company to the next level!

– We have added 2 new minigames! Play and boost your profit to become a titan of the industry!
– Seen a bug? Have no fear! We've resolved them all!
– Our developers have been hard at work making your own game developing experience even better! 

Develop games, become a tycoon, have fun, and remember to leave us a review after every update!

### 1.0.1 — 2017-10-04

We fixed some bugs in this version to make your game experience even smoother! 
Have fun and don’t forget to rate us after every update!

### 1.0.0 — 2017-09-13

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*