Item: Game Dev Tycoon
Rating: 92
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

92/100

As a long-time fan of management sims, Game Dev Tycoon is nothing short of a masterpiece in the genre, especially on mobile. The premise is deceptively simple: start in a 1980s garage and build a gaming empire. However, the depth lies in the hidden mechanics of game design—balancing 'Engine' vs. 'Gameplay' and 'Story' vs. 'Graphics' depending on the genre you've chosen. It’s an addictive loop of 'just one more game' as you chase that elusive 10/10 review from the in-game critics.

What sets this apart from other 'tycoon' games is the historical progression. Seeing the 'G64' give way to the 'TES' and 'mBox' brings a wonderful sense of nostalgia. The port to iOS is flawless; the touch controls are intuitive, and the lack of microtransactions or ads is a breath of fresh air in the modern mobile market. Whether you're a hardcore strategist or a casual player, the thrill of seeing your experimental 'Cyberpunk RPG' become a global phenomenon is unmatched. It’s an essential title for any mobile library.

Dinsun reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad

1162580001

$4.99 4+★4.9 23643 reviews

Author : Greenheart Games Pty. Ltd.

Pubish Date : Tue Nov 28 2017

Last Update Date : Mon Nov 03 2025

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.6.20Mon Nov 03 2025

Thank you for playing!
Changes:
- Performance optimizations
- Bug fixes
"It’s the perfect sort of game for mobile devices and there’s so much to do here [...]" -
5/5 - Toucharcade
Game Dev Tycoon is a casual business simulation game where your success depends on your creativity and willingness to experiment. The game does *not* contain any in-app purchases or ads. Slip into the role of a game developer: start your own company, design your own games and make your way to the top to become a Game Dev Tycoon.
- Start your own game development company in the 80s
- Replay gaming history
- Design and create your own games
- Hold your breath and wait for reviews to come in
- Research new technologies
- Hire and manage a world-leading development team
- Become the leader of the market
- Gain worldwide fans
Game Dev Tycoon for iPhone and iPad introduces:
- An updated story line
- New topics to enable even more varied games
- A challenging (but optional) ‘pirate mode’
- Built-in screen recording and streaming support
Game Dev Tycoon does not require an internet connection so go ahead and build your gaming empire in Airplane Mode.
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
"It’s the perfect sort of game for mobile devices and there’s so much to do here [...]" -
5/5 - Toucharcade
Game Dev Tycoon is a casual business simulation game where your success depends on your creativity and willingness to experiment. The game does *not* contain any in-app purchases or ads. Slip into the role of a game developer: start your own company, design your own games and make your way to the top to become a Game Dev Tycoon.
- Start your own game development company in the 80s
- Replay gaming history
- Design and create your own games
- Hold your breath and wait for reviews to come in
- Research new technologies
- Hire and manage a world-leading development team
- Become the leader of the market
- Gain worldwide fans
Game Dev Tycoon for iPhone and iPad introduces:
- An updated story line
- New topics to enable even more varied games
- A challenging (but optional) ‘pirate mode’
- Built-in screen recording and streaming support
Game Dev Tycoon does not require an internet connection so go ahead and build your gaming empire in Airplane Mode.

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 23643 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Features

No in-app purchases or ads

Replay gaming history from the 80s to the modern era

Unlock secret labs and conduct cutting-edge research

Hire and manage a world-class development team

Detailed game reports to help you improve your strategy

Tips

Starting in the Garage

Begin your journey in the 1980s. Focus on simple combinations like Action/Space or RPG/Fantasy. Keep your development costs low and focus on learning which sliders affect each genre's quality to earn your first profits.

Moving to the Office

Once you hit 1M in capital, move to a professional office. This allows you to hire staff. Assign them to tasks based on their 'Design' and 'Technology' stats to create more complex, high-budget titles.

Promotion Videos

Game Dev Tycoon | Official Game Trailer | Netflix - YouTube

News on this game

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Gameplays

Game Design & Sliders

Every game you develop requires you to allocate time to different areas like Engine, Sound, and World Design. Success depends on matching the right focus to the chosen genre.