Comparison

Game Dev Story vs D.G.D.G.

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Game Dev Story

Build your own game development studio from the ground up. Hire and train staff, research new genres, and develop hit games to conquer the industry. Create your own consoles and aim for a million-selling title.

Highlights
  • Manage game company
  • Develop own game console
  • Train staff members
  • Unlock new genres
  • Discover popular combinations
  • Develop for latest platforms
Features
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Manage your own game company and try to create a million-selling game in this unique simulation. Features the ability to develop your company's own game console, plus a system for changing your staff members' professions. Hire talented people and train them to develop their skills. As your staff gets more experience, you will unlock a wider array of game genres and content to develop. Try to find the most popular combinations and develop for the latest platform! Your staff members can have a variety of game-related professions, from programmer to sound engineer. Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry! -- Try searching for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games, or visit us at https://kairopark.jp. Be sure to check out both our free-to-play and our paid games! https://twitter.com/kairokun2010

About

D.G.D.G.

Features
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D.G.B.G. Daring Guns, Daring Battles (note: never translate this title) Experience the charm of the 80s with *"Das Große Deutsche Ballerspiel"* – a heartfelt homage to the original title and the golden age of arcade shooters! Featuring authentic pixel graphics and classic levels that perfectly capture the spirit of the era. Here, pure gameplay takes centre stage: direct, challenging, and uncompromisingly fun. You’ll control two characters alternately through maze-like levels, always searching for the exit – but the path is filled with secrets, monsters, and tricky traps. Armed with bombs, blasters, and clever power-ups, it’s all about *shooting, dodging, and surviving!* Yes, the graphics are retro. Yes, the controls are old-school. And that’s exactly the point: a true piece of gaming nostalgia that takes you back to a time when high scores were king and every level was a little adventure.

Screenshots

Game Dev Story4 screens
D.G.D.G.3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: D.G.D.G. at Free against Game Dev Story's $4.99. Game Dev Story's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

D.G.D.G. is free to download; Game Dev Story costs $4.99 up front. D.G.D.G. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Game Dev Story asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Game Dev Story versus D.G.D.G.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame Dev StoryD.G.D.G.
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#77 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB42 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKairosoft Co.,LtdMichael Rieck

Bugs and requests

Game Dev Story

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blackouts causing loss of progress
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Difficulty in obtaining certain resources

Requested features

5 requests
  • More consoles and game genres
  • Ability to customize console designs
  • Expanded content and longer playtime
  • More staff and office options
  • Improved late-game progression and challenges

D.G.D.G.

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Game Dev Story

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

D.G.D.G.

One-time1
  • Level Pack B$1.99

Questions

Is Game Dev Story free?
Game Dev Story costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is D.G.D.G. free?
D.G.D.G. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Game Dev Story or D.G.D.G. have ads?
Neither Game Dev Story nor D.G.D.G. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Game Dev Story or D.G.D.G.?
Game Dev Story ships an update every 4 months, and D.G.D.G. every 4 months. Most recently, Game Dev Story was updated on October 17, 2026 and D.G.D.G. on October 10, 2026.

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