Choose Game Dev Tycoon
Choose Game Dev Tycoon if you want a Strategy and Simulation experience. 22,051 Steam reviews back the pick.
Game Dev Tycoon vs Total 15
Game Dev Tycoon and Total 15 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 5 years older than Total 15 (2018). Total 15 is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Game Dev Tycoon (0.99 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.
Which should you pick?
Choose Total 15
Choose Total 15 if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Total 15 launched in 2018.
Both Game Dev Tycoon and Total 15 sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Game Dev Tycoon |  Total 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, 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) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Greenheart Games 💚 | Softwaves Mini |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Game Dev Tycoon (2013) is 5 years older than Total 15 (2018).
- Total 15 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; Total 15 has no Deck rating yet.
Game Dev Tycoon vs Total 15 — FAQ
- Should I play Game Dev Tycoon or Total 15 first?
- If you want chronology, Game Dev Tycoon (2013) came out before Total 15 (2018). 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 Total 15 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.
- Does Game Dev Tycoon run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Game Dev Tycoon is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Total 15 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.