Game Dev Story in IOS

Strategy

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

98/100

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.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Jan 09 2025

The Game

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


Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 2811 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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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.

Features

1

In-depth Studio Management

2

Employee Skill Training System

3

Develop Custom Gaming Consoles

4

Unlockable Genres and Themes

Tips

Promotion Videos

Game Dev Story - Official Trailer| ID@Xbox - YouTube

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Q&A

Yes, once you hire a Hardware Engineer, you can begin development on your own proprietary gaming hardware.

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