Game Dev Story AlternativesSimulation Games and other similar apps like Game Dev Story

Game Dev Story is described as 'Manage your own game company and try to create a million-selling game in this unique simulation' and is a simulation games in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Game Dev Story for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Android Tablet and Windows apps. The best Game Dev Story alternative is Game Dev Tycoon. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Gamebiz 2 or The Founder. Other great apps like Game Dev Story are Unicorn Startup Simulator, Pocket Academy, PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator and Software Inc.

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Manage your own game company and try to create a million-selling game in this unique simulation.

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Game Dev Story alternatives page was last updated Aug 25, 2022
  1. Game Dev Tycoon icon
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    In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.

    10 Game Dev Tycoon alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Steam

    Game Dev Tycoon Features

    Game Dev Tycoon iconGame Dev Story Icon

    Game Dev Tycoon VS Game Dev Story

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    • Game Dev Tycoon is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Game Dev Story.

    • Game Dev Tycoon is the most popular commercial alternative to Game Dev Story.

    • Game Dev Tycoon is Paid and ProprietaryGame Dev Story is also Paid and Proprietary
  2.  3 likes

    What is Gamebiz 2 ? Its a game that simulating the game business. You start you own Game company and develop virtual games and platforms/systems that you can sell.

    1 Gamebiz 2 alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Gamebiz 2 is the most popular free alternative to Game Dev Story.

    • Gamebiz 2 is Free and ProprietaryGame Dev Story is Paid and Proprietary
  3. The Founder icon
     4 likes

    The Founder is a browser-based game of business management. It's the dystopian business simulator that casts you in the role of business founder, making crucial choices to ensure the success of your new business.

    6 The Founder alternatives
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    • FreeOpen Source

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    • Online

    The Founder Features

    1.  Business Simulator
    The Founder iconGame Dev Story Icon

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    • The Founder is the most popular Web-based alternative to Game Dev Story.

    • The Founder is the most popular Open Source alternative to Game Dev Story.

    • The Founder is Free and Open SourceGame Dev Story is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Unicorn Startup Simulator icon
     3 likes

    Created by the Toggl Track team, Unicorn Startup Simulator is a browser game that has players managing a startup with the goal of reaching $1 billion valuation in 1 year.

    6 Unicorn Startup Simulator alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Unicorn Startup Simulator iconGame Dev Story Icon

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  5. Pocket Academy icon
     2 likes

    Make your dream school in this management simulation game.

    Tailor your personal academy as you see fit, erecting classrooms, making clubs--even deciding this week's hot couple!

    How will you expand your hallowed halls of learning? Sponsor athletic meets, art shows, and other.

    3 Pocket Academy alternatives
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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Pocket Academy iconGame Dev Story Icon

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    • Pocket Academy is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Game Dev Story.

    • Pocket Academy is Freemium and ProprietaryGame Dev Story is Paid and Proprietary
  6. PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator icon
     3 likes

    Follow in the footsteps of one of the biggest internet stars, PewDiePie, by creating your very own pocket Tuber in PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator! Will you become the biggest, baddest Tuber ever in no time and kick PewDiePie out of his own throne?

    7 PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator Features

    1.  Works Offline
    PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator iconGame Dev Story Icon

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  7. Software Inc icon
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    Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses.

    10 Software Inc alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
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    Comments about Software Inc as an Alternative to Game Dev Story
     
    Guest

    It's better and has more features' I like it

    Positive commentFeb 8, 2018
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    • Software Inc is Paid and ProprietaryGame Dev Story is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. GameCorp icon
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    Manage your Game Studio, earn big bucks, impress the critics, beat rival studios and clean up at the awards!

    8 GameCorp alternatives
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    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Steam
    GameCorp iconGame Dev Story Icon

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  9. Scube icon
     1 like

    mall Description: SCUBE is an all-in-one App designed to help build important early math skills, starting with patterning, number recognition, counting tasks, then advancing to solving of 3D magic squares, magic cubes and magic geometric puzzles.

    6 Scube alternatives
    Scube screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Scube Features

    1.  Planning
    Scube iconGame Dev Story Icon

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  10. Asylamba : Influence icon
     1 like

    Asylamba : Influence is a game combining aspects of a puzzle-game with a nervous real-time strategy game. It will immerse the player in a galaxy shared between several prestigious civilizations on a futuristic and refined interface.

    6 Asylamba : Influence alternatives
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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Steam
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  11. Game Studio Tycoon icon
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    It’s a dream of every amateur and pro gamer to have their own personal game studio where they can hire the best developers, create awesome video games and sell them for a huge profit! Game Studio Tycoon 3 gives you the chance to simulate a fully functional game development...

    12 Game Studio Tycoon alternatives
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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.2.4) is from July 2016.

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  12. Smartphone Tycoon 2 icon
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    Welcome to Smartphone Tycoon! In this business simulator you can create your own smartphone company. Issue bestsellers and explore new technologies to expand your business and reinvent new smartphones. Become a market leader and get fans around the world.

    13 Smartphone Tycoon 2 alternatives
    Smartphone Tycoon 2 screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Smartphone Tycoon 2 iconGame Dev Story Icon

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