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1997USK 0PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified89 % positive7.99 €

You run a tiny game studio, hiring staff, picking genres and themes for your releases, and growing from a humble start into an industry giant. A charming, relaxed management sim with a pixel look.

  • Economy and management
  • Pixel art
  • Cosy, great for unwinding
  • A party of several characters
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Game Dev Story special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Mega Mall Story

96 %Match

2011PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified94 % positive7.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Game Dev Story: economy and management, pixel art as well as a cosy mood to unwind.

A cozy pixel-art management sim from Kairosoft where you build up a shopping mall, place shops smartly and draw in customers. Addictive optimization wrapped in a charming look.

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Bright, upbeat tone

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Basketball Club Story

A party of several characters

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City Game Studio

Bright, upbeat tone

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Ale Abbey

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