Game Dev Tycoon

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1191 Ratings

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  1. GamerQuinn
    Nov 10, 2013
    9
    Wow guys. You are reviewing a game you "don't" like, even though you possibly haven't played this. This is a GREAT casual and strategy game. Why don't you like it? Please don't read bad reviews all the time. You know that ALL the critics down rated the game, so don't trust those idiots.
  2. Alaxtis
    Aug 28, 2013
    8
    By no means a perfect game, but a truly remarkable one, especially for a first title. I would recommend this to anyone who instinctively can tell they will like it from the title, and to anyone who loves the industry/wants to change it.
  3. BritMboh
    Sep 6, 2013
    8
    First things first, STOP CALLING IT A CARBON COPY OF GAME DEV STORY! It is a lot more than that and just takes inspiration from it. In my opinion, the gameplay is even more absorbing than GDS as it requires a lot of input on your part. While there are frame rate issues once the game gets hectic towards the end, GDT is a very enjoyable business simulation that I could play over and over again.
  4. KingCrazy
    Aug 21, 2013
    8
    Game Dev Tycoon is a really fun simulation game that brings me joy every time I play it. It's fun to be set in the seat of a game designer (which is a job I plan on doing), and think of some crazy ideas and turn them into games. The concept for the game is good, the execution is great, so why did I give it an 8? Well, simple:

    The game doesn't do a good job of telling you what you did    Game Dev Tycoon is a really fun simulation game that brings me joy every time I play it. It's fun to be set in the seat of a game designer (which is a job I plan on doing), and think of some crazy ideas and turn them into games. The concept for the game is good, the execution is great, so why did I give it an 8? Well, simple:

    The game doesn't do a good job of telling you what you did wrong when you make a game. Reviewers give your game a score, much like I'm doing now, and tell you simple things like "Don't buy" if you score low, or "A must have!!" if you score high. These don't really tell you why you scored high or low, they just tell you what the game already says (since they give you a number 1 10 along with the quote). This makes it a little annoying when you're trying to make that hit game.

    Next, the game also fails to give you a variety when it comes to the consoles. Each console released is related to a real-life console in some way, and has the same rises and falls as such. In reality, you could just memorize the game market since the 80's and know how everything will play out. Systems drop, other ones rise... It's all really cool for the first time, but the second time you play you realize there's no randomized aspect of it. It's all straight forward and it's forced to happen. If they added a gamemode to randomize the success of certain dud consoles, or to drop the success of other consoles, I feel the game would have a lot more re-playability. As it stands, the only re-playability the game has is to play with focusing on one console/type of consoles (e.g. going handhelds only, etc...)

    In addition, the game seems to cap out kinda' early. It can take awhile to rise up in success for the 30 in-game years you have (which can be changed slightly in the options). This leaves you with little time to actually create a huge successful company by the end of the game's 'story mode'. Luckily the game will let you continue playing even after this point.

    Another thing is how sometimes creating your game makes you feel empty. It leaves it up to your imagination to think of how the game would actually look, and doesn't give you much of an idea of how it turns out when you're just pulling sliders up and down. This is a minor thing, though, since it'd be hard to get into the player's head as to how the game would actually be. Something else is that besides adding extra stuff for a boost in your score, some add-ons are really ridiculous. Creating a spelling game on the Gameboy-clone with steering wheel support has no consequence at all.

    Though that's pretty much it for the bad side. The good side of the game is that you have a lot of fun creating new ideas for games, and when you create a hit it feels so great. The game also lacks any sort of "coins" or "power" system, so you're not bound by a pay-to-win business model. The game also has a kind of charm to it, and when you get into the bigger offices you start to feel like you're a big-shot company. The game also has many different ways you can create games, ranging from picking different genres, creating and choosing your own game engines, creating the scale of the game (small, medium, large, AAA, etc), choosing the target audience, picking add-ons to make the game better, and even how the marketing. It does it's job creating a good video game creator simulator. I'd recommend buying it since it's not that much, and it also supports the real developers for future projects or updating the game itself.    … Expand
  5. Kempol
    Sep 4, 2013
    8
    fun game to play while you learn about the life of game developers
    the story follow what happened in real life add the fun i this game

    a lot of room for improvement though waiting for updates or sequel
  6. pepevlad
    Sep 7, 2013
    9
    Please ignore bound4earth, he doesn't understand that its the same company which made the flash game, that made this one. It is a very entertaining game and appeals to all gamers.
  7. InnocentSam
    Sep 7, 2013
    8
    I played this game for hours and hours and I have to say, very addictive, very simple and very, very good. However, I rate it 8 due to two things; this game would have killer mod support, if it had mod support. Secondly, the features added into the Steam update seem rushed; like you can't view your history of consoles and how they did.

    To sum up, I highly recommend this game, but areas    I played this game for hours and hours and I have to say, very addictive, very simple and very, very good. However, I rate it 8 due to two things; this game would have killer mod support, if it had mod support. Secondly, the features added into the Steam update seem rushed; like you can't view your history of consoles and how they did.

    To sum up, I highly recommend this game, but areas of it could've done much, much better.    … Expand
  8. Perinormel
    Sep 8, 2013
    9
    Cheap, Fun, Addicting. However, I'm only giving this a 9 out of 10 because of All Games. Those jerks have ruined me from getting so many perfect 10's on Large games. If you're looking for a great time sink, then this is a perfect game for you.
  9. TDD91
    Sep 9, 2013
    10
    Any game that punishes the pirates in the most spectacularly ironic of ways is definitely worth getting. It's quite addictive, you just keep pushing out game after game, tinkering a little, trying to find the perfect combination that sends your accounts sky rocketing.
  10. IdealHuman
    Sep 14, 2013
    8
    I'm very hesitant about giving it an 8. The gameplay itself is really quite fun but there is a lot that needs to be fixed, added, or changed. I would really love to see more settings to customize the game's look a bit more, especially for slower computers. Just as well, 'Game Dev Tycoon' could also do with adding more options for game developing. As of right now, we can't really explainI'm very hesitant about giving it an 8. The gameplay itself is really quite fun but there is a lot that needs to be fixed, added, or changed. I would really love to see more settings to customize the game's look a bit more, especially for slower computers. Just as well, 'Game Dev Tycoon' could also do with adding more options for game developing. As of right now, we can't really explain much of our own concept in the games we develop, leading to poor scores and sales in the game. With future updates, it has potential to be a very good game.… Expand
  11. Keskynator
    Sep 15, 2013
    10
    It's a wonderful game. Everyone who played "Game Dev Story" on iOS or Android would love this game. It's customizable and has a nice replay-rate. It's every time a new adventure, and i like adventures!
  12. Steemed_Steel
    Sep 23, 2013
    10
    Its been a long times since i've played a game this great It may seem a little simple, and to some look like its a few hour gameplay deal (thats how i felt when looking it over the first time). Now I have a hard time not playing it its so much fun and when you complete the game it lets you continue, that being said, then you know whats going to happen in the endgame, you want to startIts been a long times since i've played a game this great It may seem a little simple, and to some look like its a few hour gameplay deal (thats how i felt when looking it over the first time). Now I have a hard time not playing it its so much fun and when you complete the game it lets you continue, that being said, then you know whats going to happen in the endgame, you want to start over, and get big soon, just to make other companies from real life look small... like, what if you were leading console, better then playstation or xbox… Expand
  13. rafibig
    Sep 23, 2013
    10
    Einfach nur ein super cooles Spiel :D I like
    Mir hat am besten die 'Balance des Spieles gefallen. Man muss schon die "richtigen" Entscheidungen machen, allerdings bleibt es schön fair. Mein Tipp: Spezialisiert euch auf ein Topic dann habt ihrs besser im Griff
  14. gamertamer
    Sep 24, 2013
    8
    Yes this game has SIMILARITYS to game dev story but it is not the same and it is not a rip off if anything it is better then game dev story (although I must berate the click anywhere menu as it wouldn't stay open or it would come up when I was trying to select an employee) and on employees their wage raises because that is what would happen it REAL LIFE and yes the engines cost to buildYes this game has SIMILARITYS to game dev story but it is not the same and it is not a rip off if anything it is better then game dev story (although I must berate the click anywhere menu as it wouldn't stay open or it would come up when I was trying to select an employee) and on employees their wage raises because that is what would happen it REAL LIFE and yes the engines cost to build and yes games cost to make. the scores where not based on random numbers they where based on the amount of tech and design in the game and low scores means you need more tech and or design, I do think that there where not enough 'out of the ordinary' things like developing graphics in a hardware lab in the first and second building.
    Yes you need to have correct combinations (unless the popularity is for odd combinations) to get good scores like racing RPG it wont work well and you do need to vary in what you make like instead of making RPG after RPG vary like RPG then casual then sim then RPG.    … Expand
  15. Rappi
    Sep 28, 2013
    10
    It reminds me of Airline Tycoon and it still has a lot of potential I would improve but no 2 part Produce improve this item and then you can think about a second part with a new graphics engine.
    It is great D
  16. Pedrazl
    Oct 2, 2013
    7
    En la parte buena es original y adictivo. En la parte mala se puede hacer repetitivo y le falta un poco más de profundidad. Con mejoras sobre esta base puede llegar a ser un muy buen juego.
  17. DarkM
    Oct 14, 2013
    9
    Great game, easy to pick up hard to master, playable for hours on end!
    Lots of people saying its a Game Dev Story knock off... not sure what that makes every military FPS game that comes out!!!! I enjoyed Game Dev Story on my phone, i enjoy Game Dev Tycoon on my PC. The

    as with anything there is always room for improvement hence the 9/10
  18. Kabsef
    Oct 15, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is VERY, VERY GOOD. Not perfect but, such a great game. A lot of people complain about it's resemblance to Game Dev Story, but to be honest the game play is so much more addictive and fun compared to GDS. And all the choices when you make your games is amazing. The game play also keeps rolling by bringing in new consoles and offices, as well as research to create better games. It also follows what happened in real life, for instance Sega failing to create a very good console and stopped making them. Even when the special events stop, end game is still made fun by being able to create your own consoles. It's fun to make up your own challenges and goals as well, to make the game play more challenging and interesting. The thing that makes this game imperfect is the small 'story' as so to speak, there should be more special events, more consoles, and the ability to actually see your competition, and know how to get over them. People think of this game as a simulator, it's not, it's a tycoon, clue is in the title.… Expand
  19. LJ73
    Oct 23, 2013
    10
    I got the game the day it came out and I fell in love with it. The game full of imagination and encourages you to experiment with the different combinations. A small flaw with the game is that it is incredibly difficult, but there is a sweet taste of victory when you get a good game. I've invested over 43 hours into this game and have unlocked everything, also have an estimation ofI got the game the day it came out and I fell in love with it. The game full of imagination and encourages you to experiment with the different combinations. A small flaw with the game is that it is incredibly difficult, but there is a sweet taste of victory when you get a good game. I've invested over 43 hours into this game and have unlocked everything, also have an estimation of 3,485,187,534,823 in the bank so no Norwegian Scammers are going to put a dent in my budget! Long story short you should get this game if you play it as long as I have it is well worth your 10 bucks!… Expand
  20. Pacattack
    Oct 28, 2013
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not quite perfect. Actually, not quite great. Don't get me wrong, I really, really like Game Dev Tycoon, but I would like to see more customizable options regarding custom consoles (such as color, and they could give you a list of different models of controllers and consoles, and you can match up the designs you prefer, they give you preset console models) and being able to price your game (and console) to what you like, of course affecting the sales, or being able to make your games free and offer in-app purchases. I will play this game for many hours at a time, it's very fun and enjoyable. But it does come with some unpleasant bugs, which I suppose is expected. Replay value not up to par. Quite repetitive towards the end, there should be more things to research. I didn't need to make a new engine for about 20 years because there wasn't much to improve (this was a later stage of the game). I really wish there was more things to do at the end. The first 40 years or so are very exciting, with constant research and development of game engines. But the fun really dies out around year 70-ish. No DLC is also a bit annoying as well. But there are many good elements too. The wide variety of subjects for your game is quite large. Also things like a company accusing you of copyright infragment, and you paying them or rallying your fans was neat. I think if they would make a inexpensive DLC that would let you price things, customize more things, fix some of these annoying issues regarding the reviews, add DLC, and addition things to research and put into your engines, I would give this game a ten. But I feel this is incomplete, not yet a great game. This has potential to be great, but it's just not there yet.… Expand
  21. matheus_hk
    Oct 31, 2013
    10
    Awesome game. "Beautiful". "Played it for days". "Can't wait for the sequel".

    I haven't played the Game Dev Story but I watched gameplay videos and they're different enough for me. Not to mention that I don't have an IOS to play it even if I wanted to. And most of the other complaints I've seen have been solved through patching. If you think the rating you're getting is too random,    Awesome game. "Beautiful". "Played it for days". "Can't wait for the sequel".

    I haven't played the Game Dev Story but I watched gameplay videos and they're different enough for me. Not to mention that I don't have an IOS to play it even if I wanted to. And most of the other complaints I've seen have been solved through patching.

    If you think the rating you're getting is too random, try saving before you start the development and experiment with the parameters a bit.    … Expand
  22. Dodgerman500
    Nov 27, 2013
    9
    Great game for it's price, There is so much to do in the game, with all the different consoles and topic. The only problem i had with it some things get very repetitive and boring. For example you have to go to a convention every year, and years go by fast in that game, also you get asked to sabotage other developers way too often. Besides that this game is addicting and really fun.
  23. Fanchi
    Nov 7, 2013
    8
    este juego es realmente bueno, no he conocido otro juego que haya desarrollado este "hilo argumental".
    el juego en sí mismo es sencillo de entender y difícil de dominar como ha de ser un buen juego, la historia de fondo del desarrollo de la industria del videojuego y la salida de las diferentes videoconsolas me alucino, si bien es cierto que se han quedado muchas atrás, cosa que se    este juego es realmente bueno, no he conocido otro juego que haya desarrollado este "hilo argumental".
    el juego en sí mismo es sencillo de entender y difícil de dominar como ha de ser un buen juego, la historia de fondo del desarrollo de la industria del videojuego y la salida de las diferentes videoconsolas me alucino, si bien es cierto que se han quedado muchas atrás, cosa que se comprende ya que se empieza en la década de los ochenta, el único fallo que le veo es que el avance de la historia y tu propio avance no están del todo bien ajustado y tal vez debería de avanzar el tiempo un poco más lento permitiéndote pensar un poco más en los movimientos y alargando de paso la experiencia de juego

    totalmente recomendable    … Expand
  24. GaboAmorim
    Feb 22, 2014
    10
    simple, fun and smart
    Epic Game!
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  25. Fondly
    Nov 15, 2013
    9
    I love this game. I played it for days, and if they make a sequel, (PLEASE DO!!!) than I will play it for days, and buy it all over. The game is honestly amazing. To start in a small office like most developers like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Sony, and Nintendo. Although, I give it a 9 because there is a glitch with the R&D lab and the technology lab. The thing was part of the lab was cut byI love this game. I played it for days, and if they make a sequel, (PLEASE DO!!!) than I will play it for days, and buy it all over. The game is honestly amazing. To start in a small office like most developers like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Sony, and Nintendo. Although, I give it a 9 because there is a glitch with the R&D lab and the technology lab. The thing was part of the lab was cut by about a quarter of the screen, it kind of annoyed me, considering I had no way to fix it. Although this game shows you how you can become, if you want to become a game developer one day (like me) than it will show you what you may expect. And, if you plan on making the games in Game Dev Tycoon in real life, than you can simulate how it would look like if you developed it in real life. I love this game, and the price is low too, only $7.99? Awesome!… Expand
  26. izerch
    Nov 20, 2013
    8
    I definitely love this game. I can play it for hours. The only thing that i don't like is that at the end of the game you can still playing it and that's all. Yes, you can get more fans, you can get more money, and can still developing games but fall a little bit because it gets boring at that point. That makes me to start a new company and do it again just to see if i can do it better.I definitely love this game. I can play it for hours. The only thing that i don't like is that at the end of the game you can still playing it and that's all. Yes, you can get more fans, you can get more money, and can still developing games but fall a little bit because it gets boring at that point. That makes me to start a new company and do it again just to see if i can do it better. The good thing is that they are actually hearing us and they are working to add new features and really cool stuff. Good job Green Heart… Expand
  27. MrPresident1213
    Nov 28, 2013
    10
    A fun game to play with. You need to find the right combination to develop a great game, and you need to choose the right platform to release that game. You need money to develop a game, and also you can start your own stander for the game. LOVE THIS GAME!
  28. raiokincaris
    Dec 9, 2013
    7
    While the desire to replay this game after finishing the first time may be lacking, it's still something that has a little uniqueness in the massive amount of games that try to teach you something. It's not everyday that a game teaches you about not just other games, but other consoles in terms of who tend to go for what types of games on them. Countless hours obviously went into researchWhile the desire to replay this game after finishing the first time may be lacking, it's still something that has a little uniqueness in the massive amount of games that try to teach you something. It's not everyday that a game teaches you about not just other games, but other consoles in terms of who tend to go for what types of games on them. Countless hours obviously went into research of the topics, the consoles, and the overall storyline, but the only thing that will make this game more enjoyable will be the mods that are just now starting to be developed.

    Then again, I cheated with the game before there were any mods ;3 but that's just me. I tend to break games after I go through the main parts of them. That's part of my own enjoyment. Also, I think they need to optimize the code a little better, as it tends to lag after you hit certain numbers in the game save files ;3    … Expand
  29. BrunoHP
    Jan 4, 2014
    7
    Developing a games from early 80's to next-gen consoles and beyond is fun. Review algorithm can be a problem when you make the game with 9.75/10 score, and 5 years later you make a sequel with revolutionary engine and get only 7/10 or lower. When you are playing the game for the first time, it can pass 6 hours in a row and you still want to play more. When you finish a 35-year long story,Developing a games from early 80's to next-gen consoles and beyond is fun. Review algorithm can be a problem when you make the game with 9.75/10 score, and 5 years later you make a sequel with revolutionary engine and get only 7/10 or lower. When you are playing the game for the first time, it can pass 6 hours in a row and you still want to play more. When you finish a 35-year long story, you can continue playing, but it gets boring after 50 years. This game will only remain replayable if you replay it only when new updates are released.… Expand
  30. jasenalphawolf
    Jan 17, 2014
    10
    I love this game I play it to death it sucks you into making a great game and I love this game if you don't have a steam account you can buy it's also on steam there is a great little community and lot's of mods I love it I love I love it it definitely deserves a ten and the makers are epic.
  31. ethanvenzin
    Jan 19, 2014
    9
    Well,i'll give it a nine out of ten because this game is soooo much fun,but it can't be run on notebook or less than 1024 x 768 screen resolution but that's not the problem, i think when we create the games there is no related things when you create a game with online support it's just all games are the same maybe they'll create the sequel to it,and i hope the sequel will be available forWell,i'll give it a nine out of ten because this game is soooo much fun,but it can't be run on notebook or less than 1024 x 768 screen resolution but that's not the problem, i think when we create the games there is no related things when you create a game with online support it's just all games are the same maybe they'll create the sequel to it,and i hope the sequel will be available for all resolution or give it a patch… Expand
  32. Woodsflame
    Feb 1, 2014
    10
    I love the game! While I never played the Game Dev Story, I very much enjoy Game Dev Tycoon. I myself want to be a game dev, and I LOVE the nostalgia of seeing all these old systems. I actually found quite a bit of re-playability, in the fact that I am somewhat of a completionist, and I would play through over and over again to get all the info on each genre and console. It's a very fun toI love the game! While I never played the Game Dev Story, I very much enjoy Game Dev Tycoon. I myself want to be a game dev, and I LOVE the nostalgia of seeing all these old systems. I actually found quite a bit of re-playability, in the fact that I am somewhat of a completionist, and I would play through over and over again to get all the info on each genre and console. It's a very fun to play game, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.… Expand
  33. Skitte
    May 15, 2014
    9
    It's so unique, classy, nice, cozy and addictive. I played so many hours and I haven't finished it yet. My single concern is sometimes the scoring system and the gap of Graphics Option of the game.
  34. gonzalo123
    Jan 19, 2015
    3
    Well, this game is so funny, but the fun disappears when you see that you are in bankrupt. The game is a mediocre simulation of developing games, and isn't realistic or fun. Difficult to recommend.
  35. Crackfarmer
    Oct 20, 2015
    7
    Kind of ok-ish. Takes like 5-7 hours to get through the whole Game (no more new stuff to unlock). Needs Mod's but doesn't get patched anymore whats kinda sad. But 10$ is worth for it.
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    Apr 26, 2022
    7
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  37. Zsolt77
    Jul 27, 2014
    10
    I really enjoyed building up a game studio from a Garage. The game conveyed a few messages for me:
    -the best investment is to train yourself
    -you yourself never complain or go to vacation -to make the best games you need the best people -the greatest danger in the life of such a company is getting high fix costs when it goes well once and then failing to deliver later It was like a    I really enjoyed building up a game studio from a Garage. The game conveyed a few messages for me:
    -the best investment is to train yourself
    -you yourself never complain or go to vacation
    -to make the best games you need the best people
    -the greatest danger in the life of such a company is getting high fix costs when it goes well once and then failing to deliver later
    It was like a learning game and I couldn't stop till 4am :)    … Expand
  38. Arkan01d
    Nov 21, 2013
    5
    tl;dr Just buy Game Dev Story for your smart phone.

    This game is clearly a rip off of Game Dev Story for Android and IOS devices. It progresses the same, has the same fundamental game making mechanics, and the player guide is so similar it hurts. This game does offer a few different options like making your own game engines and designers need to take vacations after making a few games.    tl;dr Just buy Game Dev Story for your smart phone.

    This game is clearly a rip off of Game Dev Story for Android and IOS devices. It progresses the same, has the same fundamental game making mechanics, and the player guide is so similar it hurts. This game does offer a few different options like making your own game engines and designers need to take vacations after making a few games. You can unlock genres by research and certain platforms are more tailored to certain game types. There is also Steam trading cards and achievements, if you're into those things, that can help sway you to purchase.

    The problem I have with this game is the game developing. In Game Dev Story the production bubbles are flying up and there's all these power-up sounds. It feels like your really working hard. Then each development phase focuses on that certain aspect of the game itself; so you have a clear idea of what's being produced and how well your team is doing for each game element: Graphics, Story, Sound, ect. Contrast that with this game, Game Dev Tycoon, the production bubble slowly float up and make barely a sound. Your developers seem to float over the keyboard and lazily sip coffee, instead of appearing like they are in a rush or really working hard. This game has development phases, but they are inconsequential. Each phase it tells you what you are going to work on, but your developers produce production bubbles for other game aspects. Why include a development phase if your team is going to do whatever they feel like?

    For $10 is this game really worth it? If you've never played Game Dev Story and always wondered what it would be like to be a game developer then I think you will enjoy this game. Game Dev Story costs 75% less, is more exciting and presents a much clearer focus. However, you don't get as much in-depth play and Steam bonuses; so it's really up to you. Personally I feel gypped and wish this game provided a little more excitement to the developing process.    … Expand
  39. joggy
    Jun 25, 2014
    8
    Bought on summer sale for 3 euros, and I'm delighted with it. This is true casual game for me, it's easy to learn and very hard to master. Hours of fun. 8 overall, and that is top score which I can give to indie game
  40. Enerla
    Dec 15, 2014
    2
    Tycoon without Tycoon experience...
    Simulation genre given without actual simulation...
    Speaks about history without mentioning the most important parts (early experiments, arcade machines, famous crashes and booms)... Speaks about the important systems without mentioning Atari, Magnavox, and several other early / important platforms. Speaks about a story without meaningful events and    Tycoon without Tycoon experience...
    Simulation genre given without actual simulation...
    Speaks about history without mentioning the most important parts (early experiments, arcade machines, famous crashes and booms)...
    Speaks about the important systems without mentioning Atari, Magnavox, and several other early / important platforms.
    Speaks about a story without meaningful events and and turning points...

    Boring and repetitive gameplay with little charm from design, characters or technology...    … Expand
  41. alanbessa
    Sep 13, 2020
    7
    So addicting and so much fun, as a simulation it runs out of fuel unlike Football Manager games, but it's still fun to play throughout the story.
  42. Pezofdoom
    Feb 9, 2014
    9
    Gameplay is solid. I played with in conjunction with two other people, all of us on voice chat. One went bankrupt not understanding why he was doing bad, one was okay, and I was pretty damn successful. If you enjoy simulation games where it encourages trying to figure out cause and effect, you'd enjoy this game.

    Some things will not make sense because some choices are subjective to    Gameplay is solid. I played with in conjunction with two other people, all of us on voice chat. One went bankrupt not understanding why he was doing bad, one was okay, and I was pretty damn successful. If you enjoy simulation games where it encourages trying to figure out cause and effect, you'd enjoy this game.

    Some things will not make sense because some choices are subjective to what the developers thought was the right choice tree, but overall there wasn't any real "wtf" moments for me.

    Decent reply value, one play through will take several hours. I would say this is a good one to play with multiple people because you all will start with different starting genre's. Worth the $10 price point, if you can get it for less than that, it's a no brainer buy.    … Expand
  43. Klewer
    Feb 13, 2014
    7
    A fairly basic game however it is very fun and will offer plenty of entertainment and gives you the chance to finally make that perfect game and console !
  44. Vunguard
    Aug 15, 2014
    7
    This is a neat little game, and every part of me wants to like it, because there are a lot of things that are just not right about it. So first the good, it does a good job of pacing the game development process and gives all kinds of possibilities for you to work with. It has a nice atmosphere and is nicely in-depth while still being fairly accessible. The general interface is simple,This is a neat little game, and every part of me wants to like it, because there are a lot of things that are just not right about it. So first the good, it does a good job of pacing the game development process and gives all kinds of possibilities for you to work with. It has a nice atmosphere and is nicely in-depth while still being fairly accessible. The general interface is simple, but it leans more towards the streamlined side of the spectrum than on anything severely dumbed down. The technological development process if nice and it's kind of interesting to see how the consoles develop, even if I tend to just ride the PC train until the end destination.

    There is some weird stuff about inaccuracies, such as how the publishers are only one-time deals (which isn't how it works AT ALL, in fact most companies get trapped), but I'm willing to let that one slide since that wouldn't be fun. The rating system makes me chuckle (basically, to determine how good the game is, you get four magazine scores which are #/10) because every time I do REALLY well I just laugh because there's always ONE magazine that gives me a lower score. My favorite was one where I had three tens and then one random seven. Also, the size of your company's staff is... not huge. In fact it's downright dinky. So for every person I like to think there's closer to five or ten.

    Now, all this said... there is a bit of a problem. And unfortunately it's a core mechanic. When making a game, you have sliders for each attribute of the game at three different stages, and you shift the attributes according to the type of game you're making. It's very important you get this right, otherwise you could accidentally make a horrible game. Well... in order to do this, it's kind of nice to have percentages or something else quantifiable. Shame this game doesn't do that. On top of that, that particular part is very poorly tutorialized, in fact while it gives you information about the priorities, it doesn't teach you how to translate them into your sliders. RPG's in particular can be catastrophic because translating everything is nightmare inducing. Mods help this, but the game doesn't get any points for that in my book.

    It's a good game at heart, but it has some little things in desperate need of help. this seems like a good group of devs, and their heart is in the right place. I'm glad a supported this game, and I think that it deserves to be successful, I just hope they patch what needs fixing.    … Expand
  45. RendCycle
    Dec 4, 2015
    9
    This is a very addicting simulation game especially if you are interested in the theme. It is funny at times and quite absorbing even only if it uses simple graphics and user interface. Time flies by without me noticing it when I play. Nice work Greenheart Games! Can't wait to see what you'll come up next.
  46. steelx
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Played for hours, still playing. Very balanced game, addictive and satisfying. :) 10/10
  47. titannet
    Dec 6, 2013
    5
    In Game Dev Tycoon your object is to develop console and computer games over the course of several centuries. You start out alone in a garage and slowly progress to larger offices and teams.

    One of the first things to notice in the game is the simplistic UI. You get some information on all your released games. But you can't sort by Genre or by Sequels or get some chart graphics or    In Game Dev Tycoon your object is to develop console and computer games over the course of several centuries. You start out alone in a garage and slowly progress to larger offices and teams.

    One of the first things to notice in the game is the simplistic UI. You get some information on all your released games. But you can't sort by Genre or by Sequels or get some chart graphics or whatever, so after you released ten games or so it becomes difficult to even keep track of things.

    Also there is barely a sense of accomplishment. Like a hall of fame for instance? Nope, dne. You get some newspaper like popups if you release a great game or sell a new record number of copies and you also get achievments if you are into that.. but how about a simple star on the wall or something?

    But I digress. Developing games in you garage starts out entertaining enough. You get some sliders (sliders? seriously?) to determine the importance of different game elements, you can select different genre/setting combinations, develop new game engines and in doing all this stumble you way to successful games, your first million and a new office.

    Unfortunately the game quickly falls apart afterwards. The main reason for this is that the game is completely one dimensional.

    The way to being successful is not to be creative but to go on the internet an research how you need to put your sliders for the genre of your game. While doing this you will also find out that the features in your game don't really matter, only that there are features which together with the sliders lead to some internal game score.
    And you will find out that the game review score, that basically determines sales is not calculated absolute but relative to your currently best game.

    I have to repeat this: your games are reviewed by comparing its "game points" to the "game points" of the best game you released so far. This seems like a decent way to prevent the game from becoming too easy over time but it's also completely braindead and leads to the winning strategy of: "start with bad games and only improve them about 10% each game".

    Releasing a very good game can actually ruin you. I released a perfect 10 game from my garage and made about 4Mio, a very good number in the beginning of the game. So I hired some new developers and made my next game: and it tanked. And the next: it also tanked. Only with some crazy bank deals I managed to keep afloat long enough so that some training and upcropping new features got my "game points" high enough so that I could score 7/8 games again and make money.

    I learned my lesson and deleted Game Dev Tycoon. It's not fun to play, it's not intuitive, there is no creativity required, scratch that, allowed and you might as well play Excel than pay even 5$ for this game.    … Expand
  48. busbfran
    Dec 24, 2013
    8
    Game Dev Tycoon, will always have you coming back for more in which I believe is a sign of a successful game. If you have play Game Dev story by kairosoft, this is a more updated and realistic version still packed with the addicting and joy of creating a hit game. I would recommended this game to all Simulations fans and anyone looking to try something different.
  49. marcusgames
    Dec 8, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This little game, bare in mind is made by two men on a tight budget. I think its great and I could, and have, play it for hours. the game starts off simple then gradually works its way up through history until your making your very own console to compete with the next-gen ones. Its not meant to be realistic, its meant to be challenging. we all know that making a game isn't this simple and that a single game cant realistically sell 700 million copies but who cares, all the hard work is all worth it when you achieve a high review score.

    "quirky but good"    … Expand
  50. SirRodney
    Dec 30, 2013
    10
    This game is a lot of fun. And now that they have added more complexity to it since the original release and modability so I would say that since the game is so enjoyable and cheap, additionally it being Greenheart Games first game, it was really well executed and polished.
  51. Aozz101x
    Apr 6, 2015
    9
    Game Dev Tycoon is one of fun tycoon games, it pretty simple for old age days of making games (even tho it not short or easy.) but it pretty good, Game Dev Tycoon also returns the player to make a game on company's old consoles like the NES called TES
    9/10
  52. lazatoy
    Jun 30, 2014
    8
    So, I reviewed this game when I still hadn't gotten the new updates that I'd wanted.
    Looking at it now with my steam key in hand, I can see where everyone went with this.
    The reason why I rated it slightly lower though, is not because of the update or patch or so forth, but rather some of the mods. Now, to be honest, I like the mods, even though theres not to many of them. But when    So, I reviewed this game when I still hadn't gotten the new updates that I'd wanted.
    Looking at it now with my steam key in hand, I can see where everyone went with this.

    The reason why I rated it slightly lower though, is not because of the update or patch or so forth, but rather some of the mods.
    Now, to be honest, I like the mods, even though theres not to many of them.
    But when you can click a button that will give you hours of FUN for free, whats the point?
    The update was awesome, though it took some of the charm off that would make me
    stay on for hours on end, TRYING to reach the end without reaching for the "cheatmenu" to
    give me billions of dollars and a team of highly trained cheaters (*ahem*) I mean employees FOR FREE.
    It is still a great game, but unless you want to bored, stay away from the cheat mods.    … Expand
  53. vorgbardo
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    The good: initially very fun; nice clean graphics; great music; offers an entertaining insight into the gaming industry.

    The bad: UI could be improved in parts (for example, it is be imperative to find your old games, but currently there is no way to filter them, so browsing gets very tedious when your stack of releases grows); this game loans so many elements directly from Game Dev    The good: initially very fun; nice clean graphics; great music; offers an entertaining insight into the gaming industry.

    The bad: UI could be improved in parts (for example, it is be imperative to find your old games, but currently there is no way to filter them, so browsing gets very tedious when your stack of releases grows); this game loans so many elements directly from Game Dev Story that it could be called a blatant rip-off.

    The worst: the success of the games you create is calculated based on very complex formula, and it has little or no random element. Also, this formula is always the same in every game you play. This is a personal preference, but to me this killed much of the enjoyment of this game: the way to success is always the same, tediously follow the pre-set mechanism that the creators of the game have set for creating the best selling products. If you stray from this and experiment, you will be invariably punished with lower scores for your games. Where's the fun in that?    … Expand
  54. VSviridenko
    Sep 15, 2013
    10
    Really enjoy playing this game. Will recommend to my friends.
    Thanks to developers for making it so fun and interesting.

    P.S. I'm waiting for updates. You should definitely think about adding Multiplayer Mode or something like this.
  55. MaxPay
    Feb 18, 2014
    7
    Fun game that touches the basics of game development, yet flawed by some design choices. So, you don't compete with any other companies, only your own bank account... Wish to add a soundtrack or type some backstory to your new game? Well then, first you need to build another brand new game engine to support such a thing. GDT has a neat history lesson as a story element to keep you going,Fun game that touches the basics of game development, yet flawed by some design choices. So, you don't compete with any other companies, only your own bank account... Wish to add a soundtrack or type some backstory to your new game? Well then, first you need to build another brand new game engine to support such a thing. GDT has a neat history lesson as a story element to keep you going, but after it ends and you've unlocked everything, there's no more challenges or anything to appear. Genres could use more work, as there's like 5-6 of them. Making AAA titles may have a serious impact on the game's performance. And then, there are these bars, which you have to set accordingly to the preset values for each topic/genre combo in order to make a good game. All in all, it gives you a set of simplistic and restrictive mechanics to play around with, however if you're interested in it's concept, it's still worth a look at, as it's the only 'game dev' game on PC. Hopefully some day we see a worthy sequel of it or another game that evolves from this one.… Expand
  56. SammyHauguth
    Sep 17, 2021
    0
    Worst game ever made, goes bankrupt everytime, never gonna buy another game those worth developers make.
  57. NCremonez
    Nov 1, 2013
    7
    Review PT-BR: Game Dev Tycoon muito divertido e viciante no começo, até mesmo desafiador, já que muito fácil ir a falência no inicio do game, mas a diversão acaba nas primeiras horas de jogo, o sistema de notas bugado e inconsistente, você pode seguir tudo como deve ser feito e mesmo assim ganhar notas horríveis, ou não fazer nada e lançar um hit.

    A musica repetitiva e depois de um    Review PT-BR: Game Dev Tycoon muito divertido e viciante no começo, até mesmo desafiador, já que muito fácil ir a falência no inicio do game, mas a diversão acaba nas primeiras horas de jogo, o sistema de notas bugado e inconsistente, você pode seguir tudo como deve ser feito e mesmo assim ganhar notas horríveis, ou não fazer nada e lançar um hit.

    A musica repetitiva e depois de um tempo se torna extremamente chata.

    É um jogo que vale a pena por ser barato, mas não algo que você vá jogar por mais de 6 horas, depois de finalizar a campanha, o jogo perde totalmente o interesse.    … Expand
  58. IrishAssasinxx
    Dec 26, 2013
    8
    A great game developer studio game, a genre which surprisingly exists but is all the better for it. Game Dev Tycoon uses real life events like the Gameboy, PS1 etc. It has pretty much every main console that was released in the last 30 years including the Xbox One and PS4, it even has a go at future consoles. While the game does have many problems such as large unpredictability whetherA great game developer studio game, a genre which surprisingly exists but is all the better for it. Game Dev Tycoon uses real life events like the Gameboy, PS1 etc. It has pretty much every main console that was released in the last 30 years including the Xbox One and PS4, it even has a go at future consoles. While the game does have many problems such as large unpredictability whether your game will be reviewed well, which tells you how well your sales will be. While the game does take many elements from the iOS and Android game Game Dev Tycoon it improves and modernises most aspects of it to a higher level. I'd give this game a 8/10… Expand
  59. CrazySlaya
    Sep 26, 2014
    6
    It is a above average game. It is a time waster. It is fun but gets boring after a bit. You can get to the highest stage and make MMO's over and over again. You get more money and just repeat. That's the part where it get boring. The only way it is surviving for me is the mods. It still is alright with mods and it brings up something new. If you don't have anything good to play or buy thisIt is a above average game. It is a time waster. It is fun but gets boring after a bit. You can get to the highest stage and make MMO's over and over again. You get more money and just repeat. That's the part where it get boring. The only way it is surviving for me is the mods. It still is alright with mods and it brings up something new. If you don't have anything good to play or buy this is the game.… Expand
  60. thekarmicdouche
    Dec 4, 2013
    9
    One of the best games I've ever played !!!

    The story is incredibly accurate, the game-play is fun and addicting and the price is low.
    It gets a 9 as the review system is strange.
    Example: I release a vampire game with high graphics AI and level design my ratings add up to 12!!!
    Apart from that the game seems fine.
  61. PHJ
    Feb 24, 2014
    9
    What a pretty nice indie game dev simulator! The game of making games is addictive, it follows perfectly the videogame industry, so it has a history and a great one. You can balance betwen Graphics, Level Desing, Sound, Story / Quests, Dialogues, Artificial Inteligence, Engine and World Desing, witch makes you think a lot to create the perfect game with the perfect genre. The game haveWhat a pretty nice indie game dev simulator! The game of making games is addictive, it follows perfectly the videogame industry, so it has a history and a great one. You can balance betwen Graphics, Level Desing, Sound, Story / Quests, Dialogues, Artificial Inteligence, Engine and World Desing, witch makes you think a lot to create the perfect game with the perfect genre. The game have some very attractive graphics, it stil 2D, but is pretty beautiful, the gameplay is good, the engine works perfect as well the IA. A clear 90 Indie game.… Expand
  62. Simba
    Dec 23, 2013
    9
    Game Dev Tycoon. It might sound boring. Hell to that I have only spent 5 hours on it but I already find it fun. It is the first game I have played which I don't rage in. It is a great game well worth it's money and has really cool features. If I had a score... It would be 9/10 Almost perfect game.
  63. samuelmason900
    Sep 4, 2014
    9
    worth playing game for the amount of money i'm spending for this game. amazingly crafted brilliant game you found in this decade or even century.every gamer must know what is it being game development
  64. WillTheCritic
    Dec 26, 2013
    10
    I played this game and I ended up playing it for weeks!
    I was having a bit of trouble at first trying to make the games well,
    but after a week I managed to understand the game very well. I love this game and have been playing it for months, trying out new things and bringing in old series... speaking of that I remember making a Virtual Pet game for the Gameling for Young, and it was a    I played this game and I ended up playing it for weeks!
    I was having a bit of trouble at first trying to make the games well,
    but after a week I managed to understand the game very well.
    I love this game and have been playing it for months, trying out new things and bringing in old series... speaking of that I remember making a Virtual Pet game for the Gameling for Young, and it was a casual game, and it was called My Little Pony and it ended up getting a 10/10/9/10 score! xD it was actually #1 on the market the WHOLE time! ended up getting 5M for it and it helped me to get into a better office and yata yata yata haha. I love this game and hope for either a sequel, or a DLC. :D    … Expand
  65. etb444
    Dec 27, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is way better than game dev story. From starting out with only a few thousand dollars in your garage to making million dollar hits for the Playsystem 4 or Mbox One this is truly the best game for interesting tycoon lovers. My only problem with this game is once you finish the campaign there isn't much to do but make more and more and more money.… Expand
  66. redsox133
    Dec 30, 2013
    9
    Pretty amazing game, especially for $5. I enjoyed being Electronic Arts and making horrible games and having awful customer support, and in another playthrough I was a respectable company that made effective games and patches and treated my fans well. Overall awesome game!
  67. Allanplays
    Dec 31, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Played Game for 2 or 3 days almost nonstop, very entertaining however after getting past day 30 the first time the game loses most of its fun. The game is fun but has no replay ability and is very repetitive. If you like Sim games you'll love this game if you don't like Sim games you probably wont like it to much if you really get into it trying to get your score from when you end up it can be very grindy at times. The R&D lab is very interesting and cool to play with and so are the Hardware Labs, MMOs, and Extension packs for your MMOs. With Mod capability now it moves from a 7 to a 8 because of how some mods add some really cool things and not many games let modding happen and support it.… Expand
  68. blackbeast1
    Jan 2, 2014
    10
    Great game defiantly buy.
    it really explains how the gaming industry works. and it is also a really good game for Greenheart games first game.
    what are you reading this for go and get it.
  69. RodrigoOffline
    Jan 2, 2014
    10
    Game Dev Tycoon keeps you as a producer of indie games, challenging your logic, to create a wonderful game, as the own game dev tycoon. And best of all, he shows you important moments in the history of games, such as rejecting nintendo playstation, making the Sony create their wonderful video game! This game is addictive and wonderful, the staff of greenheart had a great idea in creatingGame Dev Tycoon keeps you as a producer of indie games, challenging your logic, to create a wonderful game, as the own game dev tycoon. And best of all, he shows you important moments in the history of games, such as rejecting nintendo playstation, making the Sony create their wonderful video game! This game is addictive and wonderful, the staff of greenheart had a great idea in creating Tycoon Game Dev. 0 to 10 give 14!… Expand
  70. adi7991
    Jan 2, 2014
    9
    A great tycoon in sometime. I really feel that this game could have been better if it had more realistic numbers and actions. Example, The player must have the opportunity to set the price for the game the he/ she produces and the topics and research materials are too limited. This was an option through a mod but I think this could have been integrated with the game (if possible theyA great tycoon in sometime. I really feel that this game could have been better if it had more realistic numbers and actions. Example, The player must have the opportunity to set the price for the game the he/ she produces and the topics and research materials are too limited. This was an option through a mod but I think this could have been integrated with the game (if possible they must do that in the next coming patch). At the end this game really has the feel to being a tycoon. Every time your game is a success you know how Mr. Pevel (CEO of SCS Software) feel for the success of Euro truck Sim 2.… Expand
  71. KornatzReviews
    Jan 22, 2014
    10
    This is by far the best tycoon/simulation game I have ever played. I could play this a for million years and not get bored. I highly recommend checking this game out, especially since it's only ten bucks.
  72. DarkSoul47
    Mar 7, 2014
    6
    It's a real fun in first 5-6 hours. But then, it becomes a repetitive game unfortunately. If you're into history of gaming industry, you will enjoy seeing new technologies such as NES, PSOne, Nintendo consoles. You will develop your dream games and you will try to combine new genres to make fans happy. But, when you reach to the end, there's nothing lef to do. You can complete achievementsIt's a real fun in first 5-6 hours. But then, it becomes a repetitive game unfortunately. If you're into history of gaming industry, you will enjoy seeing new technologies such as NES, PSOne, Nintendo consoles. You will develop your dream games and you will try to combine new genres to make fans happy. But, when you reach to the end, there's nothing lef to do. You can complete achievements and then uninstall the game. So buy it if it's on huge sale, it deserves $5-6 but, i wouldn't pay more than this for a game, which has maximum 5-6 hours of lifespan.… Expand
  73. gietek
    Apr 20, 2014
    10
    When this game started, it was probably not really worth the price. Since then, the developers added a LOT of new features, four additional consoles, interface options and others. They really listen and respect their fans and deserve 10/10. One playthrough (1 company) took me 9 hours. The game really draws you in.
  74. AlexChauvin
    Feb 21, 2014
    9
    After playing and completing this game multiple times I've come to a sound conclusion. Game Dev Tycoon is a game developer simulation including features such as creating game engines, training staff, and more obviously, creating games. The game has many strong points being the customization of almost anything you want to do as well as the ability to force you to try new things, but it alsoAfter playing and completing this game multiple times I've come to a sound conclusion. Game Dev Tycoon is a game developer simulation including features such as creating game engines, training staff, and more obviously, creating games. The game has many strong points being the customization of almost anything you want to do as well as the ability to force you to try new things, but it also has its negatives. Game Dev Tycoon has the strange ability to make the hours simply fly by for myself but for other, this simply isn't the case. Some have said that the game penalizes you for repeating yourself and in all honesty at times it does. But this is to force you to try new things and not to just make the same game over and over again. I'll finish of this short review by saying this, Greenheart Games clearly care about not only this game, but also their fans, as you can tell by the notifications you get thanking you for buying it. Its developers like this that make a game fun to play which is why you won't hear from me for several days until I finally beat my previous high score.… Expand
  75. MrRain
    Feb 26, 2014
    8
    The game is great. Yes it's a clone of Game Dev Story but to say it doesn't add anything new is rather arrogant.
    The game might not go deep into the developing stages but at least in this game you can make bad games. In GDS, you can take the most odd of combinations but as long as there's a lot of work behind it, the game still sells.
    It's a little harder than casual but not overly hard.    The game is great. Yes it's a clone of Game Dev Story but to say it doesn't add anything new is rather arrogant.
    The game might not go deep into the developing stages but at least in this game you can make bad games. In GDS, you can take the most odd of combinations but as long as there's a lot of work behind it, the game still sells.
    It's a little harder than casual but not overly hard. It took me about 4 restarts to finally figure out a few formulas to survive. Once you know what they're looking for, it's not too hard to stay alive and expand.
    The game is rather limited but instead of looking at it as a complete game, I think it's better if you look at it as a game built by people who have potential.
    The game is fun and can be very challenging, but I guess no one likes a challenge anymore.    … Expand
  76. snivymario
    Mar 8, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As soon as I started playing I got hooked inside the game. Awesome. I just feel like I'm really developing games. It's just too bad that after I get in the second office I go down on money and then go bankrupt.

    I had just research 3D graphics and right after I got down on money. Not even the time to make a new engine. I still like it through.

    The best stuff (Pros):
    -Many choices for developing the games
    -Random reviews for a harder challenge
    -Boosts to improve scores
    The worst stuff (Cons):
    -Very hard to get very good reviews
    -Almost like Game Dev Story
    My final conclusion:
    I really think that it is a really good game, and, sorry for spoilers!    … Expand
  77. RealmCopier
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    My favorite game of all time. If you're willing to wait, you can accomplish truly great things all within a video game. Sometimes I forget I'm playing a game and not managing an actual game development company that's how in depth it is. For an indie game, it's absolutely fantastic.
  78. Triiz
    Sep 12, 2014
    6
    First off this game is quite fun. I started it one afternoon thinking that I would just give it a shot 45 minutes. In the end I got hooked till the end of the game (around 6 hours of gameplay). What is interesting here is that the longer you play the more flaws you encounter. As much as the beginning is fun and refreshing, as much is the end boring and repetitive and you just can't waitFirst off this game is quite fun. I started it one afternoon thinking that I would just give it a shot 45 minutes. In the end I got hooked till the end of the game (around 6 hours of gameplay). What is interesting here is that the longer you play the more flaws you encounter. As much as the beginning is fun and refreshing, as much is the end boring and repetitive and you just can't wait for your studio to go crashing down or hit the "official end".

    The good points:
    - Graphics are nice
    - The concept is very interesting and the beginning is very exciting.

    The bad points:
    - Gameplay: this is where the game can vastly improve. It's not all bad, the base of it are, I think, good. At the beginning it is pretty cool to create your first few games. It is around the middle that it starts getting a bit tedious. What happens is that you tend to simply create sequels to your successful games. Another annoying part is researching genre (pirate, medieval, warfare...). The game only let's you do research on a limited list that grows when you unlock one. The issue is that if you have an idea in mind it takes ages to reach what you want. Surely something better could be done here.
    - Lack of depth: Overall it is the lack of depth of the this game that makes it fail. For instance, when creating an MMO you cannot decide any thing (free to play VS pay monthly). Creating an expansion simply adds users to the game, which cannot unsuscribe to it as the number just goes up. However, the maintenance cost of the game only rise up, even if your user base doesn't increase. Which, to me, makes no sense. World of Warcraft would have failed by now if that was the case.

    Overall, this is a fun game, I was tempted to give it 5 but if you take it as a "mini" management game and kind of ignore the lack of depth, it is fun to play. It probably could improve some things fairly easily (MMO creation and management, possibility to develop expansion and DLC to any games...).    … Expand
  79. GrantedTalkpow
    Apr 3, 2014
    10
    Only two words to say: Fantastic Game!
    The Graphics are nice, Sounds are nice, Gameplay is nice. One of my favorites! Create own Game Engines, Own Games... Develop, earn money, research, develop new game!
  80. cashgrab
    Apr 27, 2014
    9
    A pretty fun and addictive game. The game starts with a rundown on the history of video games during the in-game first 30 years, which takes a bit more than an hour. If you manage to not go bankrupt until then, you will get to develop many other games and even your own hardware/research lab/MMO games, which may take several hours to achieve, considering its part of the endgame. I got thisA pretty fun and addictive game. The game starts with a rundown on the history of video games during the in-game first 30 years, which takes a bit more than an hour. If you manage to not go bankrupt until then, you will get to develop many other games and even your own hardware/research lab/MMO games, which may take several hours to achieve, considering its part of the endgame. I got this game for about $5 on sale during one of steam promotions and honestly it's a steal. I have 15 hours so far and I'm damn sure theres at the very least another 15 ahead of me.… Expand
  81. SammichTime
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Great game definitely worth your time and money. Pls tell your friends about this game they will play for at least five hours overall even if they don't like it as much
  82. Mateus_Oliveira
    May 29, 2014
    10
    Wow,this game is awesome,have some bugs but is ok,can't wait for a sequel,this game deserves a better marketing,a game that is very well capable of vitiating,very careful for it not to happen
  83. tilde
    May 30, 2014
    9
    This game is an addicting experience, lots of fun and gives you enough freedom to experiment with different game genres. It honestly makes you feel like you''re a real game developer growing up with the developments of the gaming industry.
    Developing your own game engine is fun too, because it means that you can make some serious money!
  84. Sarcastiman
    May 31, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game shows really much potential into becoming a good game, they have to patch the game though. Some things that annoyed me while playing this was the lack of immersive actions, some interactions with the office itself would be nice. There were so limited options for your office itself and the little events that came throughout your 'carreer' were also very limited. But it the atmosphere of the game itself was surprisingly good. When I played it, it didn't feel very repetitive at all. The game is worth it's buy and to try out, but it isn't a game to keep playing for days. A little bit more options could do the game wonders.… Expand
  85. Tomle1202
    Mar 24, 2018
    6
    The beauty of Game Dev Tycoon starts to fade after hours, revealing its gigantic flaws in almost every aspects. Yet even so, it is still one hell of an addictive game development simulator.
  86. mrlordloganman
    Jun 13, 2014
    10
    This was an amazing game I was really surprised since it was an indie game you need to use logic and reasoning. It is really fun and I played over 20 hours and still love it!
  87. ThePCGamer101
    Jun 24, 2015
    7
    A very fun game to play, Greenheart Games deserve a big round of applause for this game, from when I discovered it when it first came out, to playing the demo, to even playing it on Windows 8, I have followed this game every step of the way, it is a fun indie game which if you too like Simulation with a bit of strategy put into it, then why not get this game.
  88. demFailz
    Jun 22, 2014
    7
    Game Dev Tycoon is a fun, but challenging game. Greenheart Game's first game is a good start for the company. It's simple, but not too simple. It's hard, but not too hard. While there are better games than it, this game offers good enjoyment for a small price.
  89. Alkor
    Jul 5, 2014
    6
    A fun little sim game. Quite addictive, pretty well balanced for such a kind of game.
    Almost entirely text based, the graphics are a bit dull and the replayability is almost non existent tho...
  90. Rixhack
    Jul 13, 2014
    9
    It's a fun, retro style game which can make you get angry at your game failing - or be super happy and jump around the room screaming (True Story :P). But however, once you finish the game it's get's boring. Once you finish the games you don't unlock any new stuff so it gets old quickly. For me, I finished this game in one night. It's a fun experience for a couple of days, but it getsIt's a fun, retro style game which can make you get angry at your game failing - or be super happy and jump around the room screaming (True Story :P). But however, once you finish the game it's get's boring. Once you finish the games you don't unlock any new stuff so it gets old quickly. For me, I finished this game in one night. It's a fun experience for a couple of days, but it gets boring after you finish.… Expand
  91. bacisnipertop62
    Jul 19, 2014
    7
    Un petit jeu vraiment sympathique pour passer le temps . Avec un système de score vraiment bien pensé ou tout ce que l'on a fait est bien calculer . En plus la possibilité de vraiment personnalisé les jeux qu'on sort est vraiment pas mal .
  92. PaKr
    Jul 22, 2014
    9
    Excellent game. Combines both simplicity and complicity :) It's easy to play, but not so easy to win. And it's a game about making games. I will not rest until create PERFECT GAME...
  93. Cam_53
    Aug 16, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In Game Dev Tycoon the opportunity to create your own games with different programs and weird combos you would never even consider.The amount of detail and effort really impressed me and in all made a great gaming experience especially for the current £3.50 cost on steam makes it a great buy and in my mind a brilliant well made game.… Expand
  94. tykeman3
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    great game with hours of fun ....... it is a little disappointing once you know all of the formulas but still great game .... out of things to say ...
  95. LedMetallica
    Aug 30, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ONLY GERMAN:
    Mit Game Dev Tycoon erlebt man ein neues Spielerlebniss welches unheimlich Packend ist. Man fängt klein an und will mehr machen, besser werden, Träume verwirklichen und die aberwitzigsten Kommentare kommen von den Entwicklern hinzu.
    Grafik ist sehr schlich gehalten, die Konsolen Namen sind sehr interessant ausgewählt, der Sound ist auch sehr schlicht aber das Gameplay ist unbeschreiblich.
    Das Wichtigste zu diesem Spiel ist, dass man ja einen kühlen Kopf behält und stets einen überblick hat un Herr über die Lage ist.    … Expand
  96. fuzioN
    Sep 8, 2014
    9
    I can't remember the last time I started to play a game and got so addicted that i went on for 12-14 hours non stop. It's pretty hard in the beginning, gets a lot easier when you get the hang of it. Not giving a 10/10 only because i wish it were longer: longevity is a big issue here. Great game, thanks for the fun Greenheart!
  97. Negativs
    Oct 24, 2014
    6
    At least it's Patrick's and Dan's first game,but it is missing some point. Like:
    1.They could at least follow the gaming story.
    2.Critic reviews are pointless.
    3.Minimum modding.

    If developers will add patch,where are 1 and 2 items,than this game would be better,at least.
  98. brightestabyss
    Nov 25, 2015
    8
    I'm quite a fan of Tycoon games and at launch this game was pretty decent, Not great but decent.

    After a couple of updates and adding content such as 'Game Reports' to actually tell you how to make a topic and genre combination correctly as well as how to set your priorities this game has improved incredibly. The early to mid game is the prime moment of this game as it sets a feeling    I'm quite a fan of Tycoon games and at launch this game was pretty decent, Not great but decent.

    After a couple of updates and adding content such as 'Game Reports' to actually tell you how to make a topic and genre combination correctly as well as how to set your priorities this game has improved incredibly.

    The early to mid game is the prime moment of this game as it sets a feeling of discovery, exploration and experimentation to try and find out the best combinations but after that the game starts losing that discovery as it tells you absolutely everything and spoils part of the discovery late game, as you notice you are just 'obeying the numbers' as I call it, Following the set instructions exactly to make the optimal game.

    The Expansion and Modding community really does help you get that feeling of Discovery back to you as you don't exactly know what topic/combination would work (Without applying a certain degree of common sense) but once again. That can go once the Game Reports tell you absolutely everything you need to know again.

    I had a really good experience with this game after the first 40 hours or so and a couple more tens of hours once I installed the mods and for a small indie title it has really impressed me overall. So I'm giving this one a solid 8 judging by its price and value I have got from this game.    … Expand
  99. TheReviewPeng
    Dec 21, 2014
    10
    This game is brilliant. It requires basic mathematical knowledge and uses some algorithms. Eventually making multi platform and multi genre games gets difficult but you can work out how to successfully make games using them. I have around 21 hours playtime on Year 131 with 3,864Million cash. It is very very fun. But now I've done and researched everything and make over 100 games I canThis game is brilliant. It requires basic mathematical knowledge and uses some algorithms. Eventually making multi platform and multi genre games gets difficult but you can work out how to successfully make games using them. I have around 21 hours playtime on Year 131 with 3,864Million cash. It is very very fun. But now I've done and researched everything and make over 100 games I can safely say I got my money's worth :D Recommend 10/10 + Fun easter eggs and Storyline.… Expand
  100. Kris511c
    May 21, 2018
    7
    This is a great game, that are missing a lot of stuff.
    What its missing is the option to make sequesl, dlc's expansions... and now couse of the stupid shlt in 2017-18... lootboxes and liveservicse.
    But if you can look past thoes missing features, then you will find a fun, interesting, small game.
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#46 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. SpazioGames
    Sep 16, 2014
    65
    Taking into account the quite low price and the almost non-existent technical requirements, Game Dev Tycoon is a good and above all original game, albeit without great pretensions.
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  2. GameCritics
    May 12, 2014
    30
    However, I don't really think Tycoon really wants to be more than ‘a glimpse' at video game production, and any attempt to comment on the industry from this dull, monotonous experience fails to hit its mark.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 24, 2013
    80
    What is it like to start with a few thousand dollars and end up in an office full of people producing multi-million gaming hits? This game lets you find out and makes it worth your while. [Nov 2013]
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