What games are similar to Game Dev Tycoon?

The most similar games to Game Dev Tycoon on GGDB are Mad Games Tycoon, Planet Coaster, Software Inc., Train Valley 2, Transport Tycoon Deluxe — ranked by shared genres, mechanics and themes.

What genre is Game Dev Tycoon?

Game Dev Tycoon is a Simulator, Strategy, Indie game by Greenheart Games, released in 2012.

How long is Game Dev Tycoon?

Game Dev Tycoon takes about 11 hours to beat. See the full breakdown on its time-to-beat page.

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Games like Game Dev Tycoon

Loved Game Dev Tycoon by Greenheart Games? Here are 24 games that genuinely play like it — ranked by shared genres, mechanics and themes, not just labels.

Game Dev Tycoon2012MC 68

Greenheart Games · ~11h to beat

Simulator Strategy Indie

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.

24 games similar to Game Dev Tycoon

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Mad Games Tycoon

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Planet Coaster

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Software Inc.

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Train Valley 2

Flazm • 2019

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Transport Tycoon Deluxe

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Dealer's Life

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SimCasino

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PlateUp!

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Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

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Tropico 3

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Hardware Engineers

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37% similarTycoonManagement

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Rail Route

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Hotel Architect

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Overcooked! All You Can Eat

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Transport Fever 2

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SteamWorld Build

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35% similarTycoonManagement

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Cities: Skylines

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34% similarLevel EditorManagement

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TCG Card Shop Simulator

OPNeon Games • 2024

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

Chris Sawyer Productions • 2002

34% similarTycoonLevel EditorManagement

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Roblox

Roblox Corporation • 2006

33% similarTycoonLevel Editor

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Holy Potatoes! A Weapon Shop?!

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Zoo Tycoon

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Theme Hospital

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Game Dev Tycoon — quick answers

What games are similar to Game Dev Tycoon?: The most similar games to Game Dev Tycoon on GGDB are Mad Games Tycoon, Planet Coaster, Software Inc., Train Valley 2, Transport Tycoon Deluxe — ranked by shared genres, mechanics and themes.
What genre is Game Dev Tycoon?: Game Dev Tycoon is a Simulator, Strategy, Indie game by Greenheart Games, released in 2012.
How long is Game Dev Tycoon?: Game Dev Tycoon takes about 11 hours to beat. See the full breakdown on its time-to-beat page.

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