Game Dev Tycoon

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Craft Your Destiny: A Fan Hub for Game Dev Tycoon Enthusiasts

Manage a game development company from the 80s to the present. Research, create games, attend gaming conventions & strive to become a successful tycoon in the industry. Balancing creativity, time, and money is crucial. Good games lead to fame, while bad ones can break your company.

Game Dev Tycoon Trivia

What is the highest review score a game can receive from a single critic in Game Dev Tycoon? (Genius)
#1: 9
#2: 9.5
#3: 10
#4: 11
In Game Dev Tycoon, which combination does NOT produce a "Great Combo"? (Medium)
#1: Fantasy/RPG
#2: City/Simulation
#3: Pirate/Adventure
#4: History/Strategy
0/0 Correct

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Game Dev Tycoon Fun Facts

In Game Dev Tycoon, if you illegally pirate the game, you'll encounter a unique gameplay issue where your virtual game development company will go bankrupt due to piracy, reflecting the real-world challenges developers face from illegally distributed software.
In Game Dev Tycoon, players can unlock a secret game mode called Pirate Mode where they start the game with additional money and fans but face tougher competition and market conditions, nodding to the challenges of starting a game development company.

Game Dev Tycoon Polls

What's your favorite aspect of playing Game Dev Tycoon?
Designing game mechanics
Game marketing strategies
Choosing game themes and genres
Watching your game studio evolve
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Which feature would you like added to Game Dev Tycoon next?
Virtual reality game development
Co-op multiplayer mode
Advanced AI behaviors for in-game development staff
More historical gaming industry events
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December 10, 2012

Release of Game Dev Tycoon

Game Dev Tycoon, a business simulation game where players create and manage their own video game development company, was first released.

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December 2012

Game Dev Tycoon Piracy Stunt

The developer released a cracked version of Game Dev Tycoon online to observe and study piracy impacts, with the pirated version causing players to lose in-game progress, mimicking piracy consequences.

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August 22, 2013

Greenlit on Steam

Game Dev Tycoon was approved for release on the Steam platform through the Greenlight process, increasing its accessibility and audience reach.

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