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187+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
17 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our video game dev list covers 187+ iPhone apps and games updated through May 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Video Game Dev

Game Dev Tycoon#1

Game Dev Tycoon by Greenheart Games Pty. Ltd.

Replay gaming history
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.9😊(23K ratings)
$4.99
#44in 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
Game Dev Story#2

Game Dev Story by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd

Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.9😊(2.7K ratings)
$0.99
#42in Games
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fun game
  • 👍 Simple, creative, and fun
  • 👍 Nostalgic and fun
  • 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes on newer devices
  • 🐛 Lack of explanation for some mechanics
  • 🐛 Difficulty in obtaining certain resources (e.g. hardware engineer)
Game Dev Story+#3

Game Dev Story+ by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd

Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.8😊(11K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Charming retro-inspired graphics
  • 🕰 Easy to pick up and play
  • 💰 No in-app purchases or ads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional save issues and data loss
  • 🤔 Repetitive gameplay after a certain point
  • 🤖 Limited options for expanding the business

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Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline
Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline
Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline
PC Game Maker Pixel Simulator
Free

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.

Create and develop video gamesLearn programming languages (Python, JS, C++)Research new technologies
🎮 Games
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Game Dev Simulator & Tycoon
Game Dev Simulator & Tycoon
Game Dev Simulator & Tycoon
Game Studio & Company Manager
Free

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.

Research and innovation systemText-based visual developmentIndie publisher mechanics
🎮 Games
(25)
free with in-app purchases
6
GDevelop - Create & Play Games
GDevelop - Create & Play Games
GDevelop - Create & Play Games
Make and play 2D/3D games
Free

Discover and play a wide variety of indie games created by a global community. This platform also empowers users to design and publish their own 2D and 3D games using a no-code, AI-assisted engine, suitable for all skill levels.

Unlimited indie game accessCreate 2D/3D gamesNo-code development
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Pixicade - Game Creator
Pixicade - Game Creator
Pixicade - Game Creator
Make your own video games!
Free

Create your own video games without coding. Use pre-made assets or turn your drawings into playable games. Share your creations with a community of creators and play games made by others.

Create games without codingUse pre-made assets or drawingsPlay games from other creators
🎮 Games
(2.7K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Struckd - 3D Game Creator
Struckd - 3D Game Creator
Struckd - 3D Game Creator
Build & play your own games!
Free

Create and play your own 3D games without any coding. Build worlds, design characters, and share your creations with a global community. Explore user-generated games and challenge friends.

3D drag and drop map builderCreate games without codingHundreds of assets for world building
🎮 Games
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Sticky - AI Game Maker
Sticky - AI Game Maker
Sticky - AI Game Maker
AI Game Creator: Vibe Code AI
Free

Design and publish your own games without needing to code. This AI-powered tool allows users to create and share interactive experiences with a community. Content moderation is in place to ensure a safe environment.

AI Game MakerCreate gamesPublish games
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Aippy: Game Maker
Aippy: Game Maker
Aippy: Game Maker
Make your own game
Free

Transform your ideas into interactive experiences using only your words. This creative studio leverages AI to build games, tools, and art without requiring any coding knowledge. Explore and remix creations from a community of users.

AI-powered creationNo-code game developmentInteractive experiences
🎬 Entertainment
(16K)
free
11
GameDev Empire
GameDev Empire
GameDev Empire
Be the gaming world ruler
Free

Build your dream video game company from the ground up. Create and publish games, hire talented designers, and expand your empire to become a gaming world ruler. Earn millions and dominate the industry.

Build a video game empireCreate and publish video gamesHire game designers and employees
🎮 Games
(752)
free with in-app purchases
12
IGN Entertainment
IGN Entertainment
IGN Entertainment
Gaming news, reviews, and more
Free

Access the latest gaming news, in-depth reviews, gameplay insights, and trailers for games and movies. Log in to bookmark your favorite content for easy access later.

Browse news and reviewsWatch gameplay and trailersBookmark articles and videos
🎬 Entertainment
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
Game Studio Tycoon 3
Game Studio Tycoon 3
Game Studio Tycoon 3
The Gaming Business Simulation
$4.99

Simulate a complete game development studio, from hiring staff and creating games to designing hardware and managing finances. Compete against AI studios and grow your business across decades of gaming history.

Build and manage a game studioDevelop games for various platformsCreate custom gaming hardware
🎮 Games
(89)
paid
15
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
16
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
17
Idle Idle GameDev
Idle Idle GameDev
Idle Idle GameDev
by Lutz Schoenfelder
Free

Create your own idle games without the effort. This app lets you develop various idle games while you yourself go idle. Unlock jobs, stats, skills, and items to progress.

Create idle gamesUnlockable jobsStats and skills system
🎮 Games
(813)
free with in-app purchases
18
Remix: AI Game Maker & Arcade
Remix: AI Game Maker & Arcade
Remix: AI Game Maker & Arcade
AI Game Creator No Code
Free

Describe your game idea in plain English and watch AI generate gameplay and art in real-time. Publish instantly to a global audience and participate in daily tournaments. This no-code platform allows anyone to create and share games.

AI-powered game generationNo-code game developmentReal-time art and gameplay creation
🎮 Games
(130)
free with in-app purchases
19
Idle Game Dev Simulator
Idle Game Dev Simulator
Idle Game Dev Simulator
by Tuna Ozcelik
Free

Become a virtual game developer, honing your skills to create various game genres. Upgrade your equipment to boost your in-game income and become the richest and most famous developer.

Develop diverse game genres (FPS, RPG, puzzle)Upgrade computer and mining hardwareCollect daily rewards and cash bonuses
🎮 Games
(1)
free with in-app purchases
20
Builda: Create & Play Games
Builda: Create & Play Games
Builda: Create & Play Games
Build a game on your phone
Free

Create and play games directly on your phone without coding. Collaborate with friends, draw and animate characters, and explore a vast library of community-made games. Share your own unique creations with a global community of builders.

Create games without codingCollaborate with friendsDraw and animate characters
📚 Education
(594)
free with in-app purchases

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