Rank 01Why this
Also City Builder and Life Sim, like Game Dev Story.
- $8.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2022
Games like Game Dev Story
- 23 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Game Dev Story also play
The closest matches to Game Dev Story: Mega Mall Story, Dungeon Village, City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins, Mad Games Tycoon 2, and Dream House Days DX. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $8.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
Rank 03Why this
Also Game Development and Programming, like Game Dev Story.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
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Game Dev Tycoon
Why this: Same cozy mood as Game Dev Story.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Game Dev Story
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
- Price: $8.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 93% of 267 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Easy to pick up and play
- Nostalgic and cozy atmosphere
- Tactical positioning matters in genre selection
- Cozy
- Relaxing
- Company management
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Why this: Same cozy mood as Game Dev Story.
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Why this: Also Game Development and Programming, like Game Dev Story.
Minami Lane
Why this: Also City Builder and Life Sim, like Game Dev Story.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Dungeon Village
Why this: Also City Builder and Life Sim, like Game Dev Story.
City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
Why this: Also Game Development and Programming, like Game Dev Story.
More from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Other recommendable Steam games by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Dungeon Village 2
Why this: Also City Builder and Real Time Tactics, like Game Dev Story.
Ninja Village
Why this: Also City Builder and Life Sim, like Game Dev Story.
High Sea Saga DX
Why this: Shares new game plus with Game Dev Story.
Jumbo Airport Story
Why this: Same cozy mood as Game Dev Story.
About Game Dev Story
The closest matches to Game Dev Story: Mega Mall Story, Dungeon Village, City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins, Mad Games Tycoon 2, and Dream House Days DX. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Game Dev Story is your kind of game, the closest matches are Mega Mall Story, Dungeon Village and City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as cozy and relaxing, and single out its company management and game development simulation. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
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Is Game Dev Story worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 267 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $8.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Nostalgic and cozy atmosphere
- Tactical positioning matters in genre selection
People who play it also play: Mega Mall Story, Dungeon Village, City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
Mobile version
Game Dev Story is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No ads declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- No in-app purchases declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- Ad SDK in the Android app: Tapjoy (Exodus Privacy scan) (checked 2026-11-06, source)
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Frequently asked about Game Dev Story
Can I run it?
Is Game Dev Story verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Game Dev Story is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Game Dev Story cost?
Game Dev Story is listed on Steam at 8.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Game Dev Story?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Game Dev Story are Mega Mall Story, Dungeon Village, City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins.
Who developed Game Dev Story?
Game Dev Story was developed by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd.