Status 112percent Aug 12, 2022
Completion Status:
Reached highest studio and unlocked everything.
Game Dev Tycoon (2012)
Android · Linux · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · iOS
3.44 from 951 ratings
2773 members have it in their collection · 32 playing now · 429 backlogged · 77 wish listed
How long? Main story 7h · with extras 17h · 100% 11h (from 8 logged playthroughs)
Details
- Developers
- Greenheart Games
- Publishers
- Greenheart Games, Netflix
- Genres
- Indie, Simulator, Strategy
- Themes
- Business
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Dec 10, 2012 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Aug 29, 2013 (Full Release) (North_America) Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Nov 28, 2017 (Full Release) (Worldwide) iOS
- Jan 31, 2018 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Android
- Oct 08, 2020 (Full Release) (Europe) Nintendo Switch
- Oct 08, 2020 (Full Release) (North_America) Nintendo Switch
Rating distribution
5 stars
103
4 stars
332
3 stars
417
2 stars
78
1 star
20
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status grok May 19, 2022
I recently redownloaded this game, and am completely enthralled again. So much so that I bought it a second time to have it on Switch.
There are some fair criticisms of the game, it can get a bit repetitive and the game development sometimes feels like an idea should work, and then gets lambasted by reviews.
But, at is core …
I recently redownloaded this game, and am completely enthralled again. So much so that I bought it a second time to have it on Switch.
There are some fair criticisms of the game, it can get a bit repetitive and the game development sometimes feels like an idea should work, and then gets lambasted by reviews.
But, at is core this game is SOOOO fun and SOOOO relaxing. The soundtrack and little noises it makes as you develop games is perfection, with the occasional CA-ching as a game makes money (chef's kiss).
It's a perfect comfort game, for when you don't want to stress or over think. But end game stuff requires planning from early in the game to pull off, which, when combined with a ton of variety in genres and topics, keeps me coming back
Status Zorbak Dec 14, 2016
Great game. I couldn't stop until I completed it. Very fun simulation, good mechanics, increasing challenge, variety and a good gaming industry history lesson to boot.
Only two issues: although it takes a while to complete and is really addictive, it doesn't offer much replayability value. The other problem is that although you can save the intel gathered in previous …
Great game. I couldn't stop until I completed it. Very fun simulation, good mechanics, increasing challenge, variety and a good gaming industry history lesson to boot.
Only two issues: although it takes a while to complete and is really addictive, it doesn't offer much replayability value. The other problem is that although you can save the intel gathered in previous playthoughs on what works and what doesn't (a nice feature), the game isn't very clear in showing it to you in a way that will let you manipulate it easily as you become more experienced. This means you will most likely have to consult a guide to avoid the game getting kind of cryptic at some point. Even then, some things are kind of hit and miss.
If you're into simulators, don't miss out on this one.
