Game Dev Tycoon vs Now Man Flies
Game Dev Tycoon and Now Man Flies both land in Indie, Simulation, 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Game Dev Tycoon (2013) is 4 years older than Now Man Flies (2017). Game Dev Tycoon scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than Now Man Flies (63.6% positive). 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 |  Now Man Flies | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.5% positive (22,051 reviews) | 63.6% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Greenheart Games 💚 | Epic Fire |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Game Dev Tycoon (2013) is 4 years older than Now Man Flies (2017).
- Game Dev Tycoon scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than Now Man Flies (63.6% positive).
- Now Man Flies is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Game Dev Tycoon (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Game Dev Tycoon is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Now Man Flies has no Deck rating yet.
Game Dev Tycoon vs Now Man Flies — FAQ
- Should I play Game Dev Tycoon or Now Man Flies first?
- If you want chronology, Game Dev Tycoon (2013) came out before Now Man Flies (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 Now Man Flies similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.
- Does Game Dev Tycoon run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Game Dev Tycoon is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Now Man Flies doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.