# Games like Game Dev Tycoon

> The closest matches to Game Dev Tycoon: Mad Games Tycoon, Game Corp DX, Game Dev Studio, Game Dev Masters, and Cities: Skylines. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Mad Games Tycoon](https://imho.run/games/341000/mad-games-tycoon) — Shares sequel creation with Game Dev Tycoon. 1,286 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/341000/)
2. [Game Corp DX](https://imho.run/games/399670/game-corp-dx) — Shares genre selection with Game Dev Tycoon. 1,769 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/399670/)
3. [Game Dev Studio](https://imho.run/games/773580/game-dev-studio) — Also GameMaker and Economy, like Game Dev Tycoon. 302 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/773580/)
4. [Game Dev Masters](https://imho.run/games/1478350/game-dev-masters) — Shares studio management with Game Dev Tycoon. 85 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1478350/)
5. [Cities: Skylines](https://imho.run/games/255710/cities-skylines) — Also Economy, like Game Dev Tycoon. 99,307 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/255710/)
6. [Startup Company](https://imho.run/games/606800/startup-company) — A frequent pick in Game Dev Tycoon players' libraries, and another Strategy. 2,882 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/606800/)
7. [Prison Architect](https://imho.run/games/233450/prison-architect) — Also Economy, like Game Dev Tycoon. 33,775 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233450/)
8. [Two Point Museum](https://imho.run/games/2185060/two-point-museum) — Also Economy, like Game Dev Tycoon. 4,522 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2185060/)
9. [RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2: Triple Thrill Pack](https://imho.run/games/285330/rollercoaster-tycoon-2-triple-thrill-pack) — Also Economy, like Game Dev Tycoon. 3,664 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/285330/)
10. [Parkasaurus](https://imho.run/games/591460/parkasaurus) — Also Economy, like Game Dev Tycoon. 1,905 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/591460/)
11. [Tavern Keeper 🍻](https://imho.run/games/436780/tavern-keeper) — A frequent pick in Game Dev Tycoon players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,682 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/436780/)
12. [City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins](https://imho.run/games/726840/city-game-studio-your-game-dev-adventure-begins) — Also Economy, like Game Dev Tycoon. 729 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/726840/)
13. [The Executive - Movie Industry Tycoon](https://imho.run/games/2315430/the-executive-movie-industry-tycoon) — Shares studio management with Game Dev Tycoon. 576 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2315430/)
14. [Software Inc.](https://imho.run/games/362620/software-inc) — Also Economy, like Game Dev Tycoon. 5,491 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/362620/)
15. [Project Highrise](https://imho.run/games/423580/project-highrise) — Also Economy, like Game Dev Tycoon. 2,227 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/423580/)
16. [Esports Life Tycoon](https://imho.run/games/897410/esports-life-tycoon) — Shares team management with Game Dev Tycoon. 319 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/897410/)
17. [Planet Coaster](https://imho.run/games/493340/planet-coaster) — A frequent pick in Game Dev Tycoon players' libraries, and another Action. 31,038 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/493340/)
18. [Banished](https://imho.run/games/242920/banished) — Also Economy, like Game Dev Tycoon. 25,649 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242920/)
19. [Jurassic World Evolution 2](https://imho.run/games/1244460/jurassic-world-evolution-2) — Shares research development with Game Dev Tycoon. 19,871 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244460/)
20. [Blockbuster Inc.](https://imho.run/games/1793090/blockbuster-inc) — A frequent pick in Game Dev Tycoon players' libraries, and another Simulation. 393 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1793090/)
21. [Foundation](https://imho.run/games/690830/foundation) — Also Economy, like Game Dev Tycoon. 10,915 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/690830/)
22. [Train Fever](https://imho.run/games/304730/train-fever) — A frequent pick in Game Dev Tycoon players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,267 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/304730/)
23. [Democracy 3](https://imho.run/games/245470/democracy-3) — Also Economy, like Game Dev Tycoon. 4,686 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/245470/)
24. [Let's Build a Zoo](https://imho.run/games/1547890/let-s-build-a-zoo) — Also Economy, like Game Dev Tycoon. 2,138 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1547890/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=239820&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=239820&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=239820
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/239820
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Game Dev Tycoon

Game Dev Tycoon is a strategy simulation released in 2013 by Greenheart Games where players build and manage a video game development company starting in the 1980s. The game covers core activities including selecting genres, choosing platforms, conducting research, developing games, and responding to review scores while creating sequels to expand a studio's portfolio. Players engage with mechanics involving market analysis, technology advancement, and industry progression across different eras. The simulation runs on a 2D interface and supports modding, with a current price of $9.99 USD. Reviewers and players frequently reference nostalgic gaming industry references and describe satisfaction in watching their studio expand from humble beginnings to industry dominance. The title holds a 94% positive rating from over 22,000 Steam reviews and runs at a playable level on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 239820
- **Developer:** Greenheart Games 💚
- **Publisher:** Greenheart Games 💚
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Remote Play on Tablet, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Aug 29, 2013
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 68
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/239820/game-dev-tycoon)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=239820&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/239820/)
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