Game Dev Story is the gold standard for mobile simulation games. Kairosoft managed to distill the complex, stressful world of software development into a charming, pixel-art management sim that is dangerously addictive. You start in a small office with a handful of employees and eventually grow into a powerhouse console manufacturer. The balance of choosing the right genre-type combinations—like 'Ninja' and 'Action'—keeps the strategy deep without ever becoming overwhelming.
What makes the game truly shine is the personality of the staff. Seeing your developers level up their skills and occasionally 'burst' with creative energy during a project feels immensely rewarding. Even after multiple playthroughs, the quest to win the 'Global Game Awards' remains a compelling hook. It's a masterpiece of the genre that proved mobile games could be as deep and engaging as their console counterparts.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.61Wed Feb 21 2024
Fixed minor issues.
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!
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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
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.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










In Game Dev Story, you manage your own game company and attempt to create a million-selling title. Hire talented people, train them to improve their skills, and unlock a wide array of game genres and themes. You can even develop your own game console and change your staff members' professions to optimize production. Find the most popular combinations and dominate the charts in this unique, charming simulation.
In-depth Studio Management
Employee Skill Training System
Develop Custom Gaming Consoles
Unlockable Genres and Themes
Focus on hiring staff with high 'Programming' and 'Scenario' stats early on. Use 'Research Data' to level up your staff and unlock new genres. Don't forget to hire a Sound Engineer to boost your game's polish.
Kairosoft is holding a flash sale for Game Dev Story, which ranges from free on Japanese mobile platforms to 50% on PC Steam worldwide.
Siliconera - Fri Nov 29 2024
Man, I wish there was a game where you could, like, manage a games studio, creating your own games and...
GameGrin - Wed Jun 29 2016
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GamesRadar+ - Sun Oct 29 2023
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AppAdvice - Mon Sep 29 2014
Experiment with different combinations. Some pairings like 'RPG' and 'Fantasy' are legendary and will almost guarantee high review scores and sales.
Yes, once you hire a Hardware Engineer, you can begin development on your own proprietary gaming hardware.