Build a gaming empire from a small studio to an industry giant. Research new technologies, develop games, manage your team, and make strategic decisions to become a legend in the gaming industry.






249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
Out of 249+ game dev simulator & tycoon on iOS, 17 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | 4.2★ (30) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | ||
| 2 | Free | 4.9★ (80) | Yes | No | Sep 2026 | ||
| 3 | $4.99 | 4.9★ (24K) | No | No | Sep 2026 | ||
| 4 | Free | 4.4★ (1.4K) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | ||
| 5 | Free | 4.6★ (43) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | ||
| 6 | $4.99 | 4.9★ (2.9K) | No | No | Sep 2026 | ||
| 7 | $6.99 | 3.7★ (12) | No | No | Aug 2026 | ||
| 8 | Free | — | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |






Build a gaming empire from a small studio to an industry giant. Research new technologies, develop games, manage your team, and make strategic decisions to become a legend in the gaming industry.





Become a CEO and build a luxury empire from scratch. Grow income, launch companies, and invest in simulated markets to achieve global status. Collect rare assets and track your net worth in this idle business simulator.





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.