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Game Dev Tycoon

Developed by Greenheart Games ๐Ÿ’š ยท Published by Greenheart Games ๐Ÿ’š

CasualIndieSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 29, 2013 Price$3.99 Metacritic68/100 Steam reviews40,113

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$3.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic68/100
Steam reviews40,113
Languages17
Achievements35

Overview

A casual, indie, simulation game by Greenheart Games ๐Ÿ’š, published by Greenheart Games ๐Ÿ’š โ€” single-player.

Steamโ€™s own one-line description: โ€œIn Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.โ€ โ€” developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Game Dev Tycoon.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP SP3
  • Processor: 2 GHz dual core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory
  • Additional Notes: minimum resolution of 1024x768

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7/8
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Hardware Accelerated Graphics with 1GB memory

Supported languages (17)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainArabicCzechDutchGreekHungarianPolishPortuguese - BrazilRussianSimplified ChineseSwedishTurkishUkrainian

Game Dev Tycoon FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Game Dev Tycoon?

Steam classifies Game Dev Tycoon as a Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Greenheart Games ๐Ÿ’š. In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.

How much does Game Dev Tycoon cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Game Dev Tycoon at $3.99. Prices and regional pricing change โ€” check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Game Dev Tycoon single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Game Dev Tycoon: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Game Dev Tycoon on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Game Dev Tycoon for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isnโ€™t in our Steam-sourced data โ€” check the official site or the console store.

Is Game Dev Tycoon out yet?

Yes โ€” Steam lists a release date of Aug 29, 2013.

What platforms is Game Dev Tycoon on?

Game Dev Tycoon is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data โ€” check the official channels.

Is Game Dev Tycoon single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Game Dev Tycoon cost?

Steam lists it at $3.99.

Does Game Dev Tycoon have achievements?

Yes โ€” Steam lists 35 achievements for Game Dev Tycoon.

What is Game Dev Tycoon's Metacritic score?

Game Dev Tycoon has a Metacritic score of 68/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Game Dev Tycoon?

Game Dev Tycoon is developed by Greenheart Games ๐Ÿ’š and published by Greenheart Games ๐Ÿ’š.

Where to get Game Dev Tycoon

We don't sell games or track prices โ€” this links to the official Steam store page.

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