Rank 01Why this
Also Programming and Trading, like Mad Games Tycoon.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
Games like Mad Games Tycoon
- 27 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
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Rank 02Why this
Shares sequel creation with Mad Games Tycoon.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2013
Rank 03Why this
Also Programming and Base-Building, like Mad Games Tycoon.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
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Megastore Simulator
Why this: Shares staff management with Mad Games Tycoon.
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Software Inc.
Why this: Also Capitalism and Economy, like Mad Games Tycoon.
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Gym Manager
Why this: Also Base-Building and Capitalism, like Mad Games Tycoon.
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King of Retail
Why this: Also Trading and Capitalism, like Mad Games Tycoon.
Rank 08 
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: Eggcode
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 89% of 1,286 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Design custom engines and consoles
- Experiment with development sliders for audience appeal
- Mix genres and topics to create unique games
- Cozy
- Nostalgic
- Relaxing
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About Mad Games Tycoon
The closest matches to Mad Games Tycoon: Mad Games Tycoon 2, Game Dev Tycoon, City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins, Megastore Simulator, and Software Inc.. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Mad Games Tycoon is your kind of game, the closest matches are Mad Games Tycoon 2, Game Dev Tycoon and City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as cozy, nostalgic and relaxing, and single out its console design and engine development. 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.
Mad Games Tycoon is a strategy-simulation hybrid released in 2016 by Eggcode that tasks players with building a game development company from humble beginnings. Set in the early 1980s, the game covers the full scope of studio management, from designing custom consoles and developing proprietary engines to crafting marketing campaigns and forecasting platform trends. Players blend genres, experiment with development sliders to gauge audience appeal, and unlock advanced departments such as QA and motion capture as they expand from a garage operation into an industry giant. The game runs at a comfortable difficulty over extended sessions and is marked as playable on Steam Deck. Reviewers highlight its retro aesthetic and cozy atmosphere, with players describing it as nostalgic and relaxing, and it holds an 89% positive rating from over 1,200 Steam reviews.
About Mad Games Tycoon: Form your own game studio set in the early 1980s in a small garage. Develop your own game ideas, create a team and develop megahit video games. Research new technologies, train your staff and upgrade your office space, going from a lowly garage to a huge building. Expand your business and dominate the world market for video games!
Is Mad Games Tycoon worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 89% of 1,286 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 50% off, now $7.49 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 35 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Design custom engines and consoles
- Experiment with development sliders for audience appeal
- Mix genres and topics to create unique games
- Start in a garage and grow into an empire
People who play it also play: Mad Games Tycoon 2, Game Dev Tycoon, City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
Frequently asked about Mad Games Tycoon
Can I run it?
Does Mad Games Tycoon run on Steam Deck?
Mad Games Tycoon is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Mad Games Tycoon cost?
Mad Games Tycoon is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Mad Games Tycoon?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mad Games Tycoon are Mad Games Tycoon 2, Game Dev Tycoon, City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins.
Who developed Mad Games Tycoon?
Mad Games Tycoon was developed by Eggcode.