Best Dev Tycoon Apps & Games

229+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good dev tycoon apps. We benchmark 229+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Dev Tycoon

Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline#2

Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline by MEEDLIGHT OU

PC Game Maker Pixel Simulator
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.7😊(2.9K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Build and develop video games in a classic 2D pixel art style. Start from humble beginnings in a garage and grow your business by learning programming languages, researching technologies, and hiring staff. Unlock new offices, labs, and create your own game consoles and app stores.

What We Love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Realistic game development simulation
  • 🚀 Smooth performance

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Lack of clear instructions
  • 💰 Excessive in-app ads
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
Game Dev Tycoon#3

Game Dev Tycoon by Greenheart Games Pty. Ltd.

Replay gaming history
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.9😊(23K ratings)
$4.99
#48in Games
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Cheap price
  • 👍 No in-app purchases or ads
  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Realistic game development simulation

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Game crashes on launch for some users
  • 🐛 Orientation issues on iPhone X
  • 🐛 Difficulty remembering research and specialist information

More Dev Tycoon apps to explore

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Cyber Dude: Dev Tycoon
Cyber Dude: Dev Tycoon
Cyber Dude: Dev Tycoon
Epic idle clicker adventure
Free

Embark on an epic idle adventure to become a tech mogul. Start as a QA tester, upgrade your computers, develop apps and games, and conquer new planets. Collect legendary items and fight viruses on your journey to universal genius.

Career progressionComputer upgradesApp and game development
🎮 Games
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Game Dev Story
Game Dev Story
Game Dev Story
by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
$0.99
$4.99 | 80% OFF

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.

Manage game companyDevelop own game consoleTrain staff members
🎮 Games
(2.7K)
paid
6
Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker
Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker
Hacker or Dev Tycoon? Clicker
Idle Developer Life Simulator
Free

Embark on a journey from a novice programmer to a world-renowned developer. Create games and apps, build your business, and climb the ranks to earn millions. Experience the thrill of competitions, luxurious living, and even saving the world.

Create games and applicationsEarn millions of dollarsImprove programming skills
🎮 Games
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Game Dev Story+
Game Dev Story+
Game Dev Story+
by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Free

Build your own game development studio from the ground up. Hire and train staff, develop new game consoles, and create hit games to conquer the industry. Compete globally on leaderboards and decorate your studio with unique pixel art.

Manage game companyDevelop own game consoleChange staff professions
🎮 Games
(11K)
paid
8
Sim Companies: MMO Tycoon
Sim Companies: MMO Tycoon
Sim Companies: MMO Tycoon
Grow Your Startup To An Empire
Free

Compete in a virtual economy by specializing in manufacturing, retail, or research. This strategic business simulator lets you test your management skills against other players using real-world economic principles.

Virtual economy simulationPlayer vs. player competitionManufacturing, retail, and research specialization
🎮 Games
(2.7K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Idle Office Tycoon-Money game
Idle Office Tycoon-Money game
Idle Office Tycoon-Money game
Money simulator, Business game
Free
$3.99 | 100% OFF

Build a business empire from humble beginnings to a wealthy tycoon. Make strategic money decisions to grow your real estate, hire staff, and compete with others. Experience a capitalist adventure to become a billionaire.

Idle and clicker gameplayBusiness managementReal estate empire building
🎮 Games
(55K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Game Developer Tycoon
Game Developer Tycoon
Game Developer Tycoon
Game Dev Story
Free

Simulate the life of a game developer, from choosing themes and composing to earning money and building a luxurious home. Aim to become a popular game developer by creating hit games.

Theme selectionGame compositionEarning money
🎮 Games
(42)
free with in-app purchases
11
Idle Billionaire Tycoon
Idle Billionaire Tycoon
Idle Billionaire Tycoon
Offline auto clicker game
Free

Build your business empire and become the richest person on Earth in this idle simulation game. Automate your income with charming managers and conquer streets worldwide. Enjoy an exciting storyline as you progress from novice businessman to billionaire.

Build and manage businessesRecruit and assign managersAutomate income generation
🎮 Games
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Idle Bank: Money Games!
Idle Bank: Money Games!
Idle Bank: Money Games!
Get Rich: Idle Games!
Free

Manage your own bank, print money, and serve clients to grow your business into a billionaire empire. Hire staff, upgrade facilities, and make smart financial decisions to increase capital and prevent heists.

Run your own bankPrint money and manage financesServe clients and give loans
🎮 Games
(25K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Carnival Tycoon: Coin Games
Carnival Tycoon: Coin Games
Carnival Tycoon: Coin Games
Build a park, become a tycoon
Free

Build and manage your own theme park in this idle simulation game. Unlock and upgrade rides, expand your park across themed islands, and earn coins even when offline. Collaborate with friends to create the ultimate amusement destination.

Build and manage a theme parkUnlock and upgrade ridesEarn coins offline
🎮 Games
(75K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Social Dev Story
Social Dev Story
Social Dev Story
by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Free

Simulate the creation of your dream game and aim for a billion downloads. Build a team, manage a development company, and race against deadlines to become a top game maker. Play with friends to discover new situations.

Develop your dream gameManage a game development companyTrain and manage staff
🎮 Games
(621)
free with in-app purchases
15
Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner
Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner
Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner
Get rich! Gold Mining Game
Free

Build a galactic business empire from a small mining company. Idle your way to riches, hire workers, and expand across planets. Dig for treasures and automate your profits to become the universe's wealthiest tycoon.

Build a multi-galactic mega conglomerateIdle and earn money while sleepingHire millions of workers
🎮 Games
(8.7K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Idle Property Manager Tycoon
Idle Property Manager Tycoon
Idle Property Manager Tycoon
Real Estate Empire Adventure!
Free

Build and upgrade properties to become a real estate billionaire. Hire managers for automated income and invest in new cities worldwide. This casual idle game offers simple tap controls and a path to wealth.

Build and upgrade propertiesRent to tenants for incomeHire property managers
🎮 Games
(8.5K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Streamer Sim Tycoon
Streamer Sim Tycoon
Streamer Sim Tycoon
Stream with a twitch of finger
Free

Simulate a career as a live broadcaster, starting your own channel, mastering games, and growing your audience. Upgrade your setup, secure sponsorships, and sell merchandise to become a top streamer.

Create your own broadcasting channelMaster trending gamesUpgrade computer and outfit
🎮 Games
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
18
PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator
PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator
PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator
Idle Tycoon Life Game:Go Viral
Free

Create your own internet star by making viral videos, designing rooms, and crafting memes. Compete to become the top YouTuber and unlock new items and perks as you grow your channel. Enjoy fun minigames and connect with a vibrant online community.

Create viral videosDesign trendy roomsCraft memes
🎮 Games
(224K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Landlord Tycoon: Own the World
Landlord Tycoon: Own the World
Landlord Tycoon: Own the World
Be the richest property owner
Free

Become a real estate mogul by buying, selling, and trading virtual properties based on real-world locations. Build your empire, collect rent, and compete with players globally in this business simulation game.

Real-world property ownershipVirtual property tradingPassive income generation
🎮 Games
(34K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Cinema Tycoon
Cinema Tycoon
Cinema Tycoon
Create your own cinemas!
Free

Build and manage your own cinema empire, starting from a single room and growing into a global business. Make strategic decisions to attract customers and become the wealthiest cinema entrepreneur.

Build and expand cinema businessEarn money and become richManage different cinema departments
🎮 Games
(13K)
free with in-app purchases

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