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Game Dev Tycoon

95% positive of 40,354 Steam reviews

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Main story
Unknown
Everything
34 h
Released
2013
Steam Deck
Playable
Known on
Steam, Xbox / PC Game Pass, itch.io

Made by Greenheart Games 💚.

About the game

In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.

What sets it apart

  • Management
  • Simulation
  • Economy
  • Strategy
  • Casual
  • Sandbox
  • Funny
  • Touch-Friendly
  • Isometric
  • Point & Click
  • Difficult
  • Comedy

What players say

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What players say

  • Recommended
    Game Dev Tycoon Started in a garage. Ended up emotionally dependent on review scores from four imaginary critics. Game Dev Tycoon is dangerously simple. Make a game. Pick a genre. Pick a topic. Move some sliders. Release it. Watch the reviews come in. Either become rich... or immediately question every decision you've ever made. "This combination should work." 5/10. "Okay, I'll improve the engine." 6/10. "Fine, I'll…

    20 h played when written. 4 found it helpful.

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  • Recommended
    **Recommended** (211 hrs on record) Game Dev Tycoon remains a fantastic classic within the genre. With over 200 hours played, I can safely say that this game is insanely addictive and easily keeps you entertained for hours on end. **Pros:** * **Genuine challenge:** Figuring out the perfect slider settings for every genre and target audience combination is quite tough, but that is exactly what makes it so satisfying…

    212 h played when written. 3 found it helpful.

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  • Not recommended
    The game lies to you, telling you that your choices in making your game actually matters. No, what actually matters is a bunch of random arbitary nonsense that results in you getting piss low scores on excellently made games.

    10 h played when written. 3 found it helpful.

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