Game Dev Tycoon vs Around the Words
Game Dev Tycoon and Around the Words both land in Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Casual on Steam. Game Dev Tycoon (2013) is 4 years older than Around the Words (2017). Around the Words is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Game Dev Tycoon (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Game Dev Tycoon |  Around the Words | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.5% positive (22,051 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Greenheart Games 💚 | 3DDUO |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Game Dev Tycoon (2013) is 4 years older than Around the Words (2017).
- Around the Words is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Game Dev Tycoon (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Game Dev Tycoon is Deck Playable, Around the Words is Deck Unsupported.
Game Dev Tycoon vs Around the Words — FAQ
- Should I play Game Dev Tycoon or Around the Words first?
- If you want chronology, Game Dev Tycoon (2013) came out before Around the Words (2017). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Game Dev Tycoon and Around the Words similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.