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2018PC86 % positive9.75 €

A management sim where you build your own game studio, hire staff, develop games and grow from a small start-up into an industry giant.

Economy and management
Cosy, great for unwinding

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Game Dev Tycoon

99 %Match

2012USK 0PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable95 % positive9.49 €

Start a tiny game studio in an 80s garage and grow it through gaming history by mixing genres, topics and development focus to hit the right formula. A relaxed, addictive management sim full of nods to real consoles and companies.

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