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Game Dev Tycoon

Released December 10, 2012 on Switch, PC, Linux, Android, iOS and Mac

About Game Dev Tycoon

Game Dev Tycoon is a single player simulation and strategy game from Greenheart Games, released on December 10, 2012. It uses a bird's eye, isometric view and carries the Business theme, placing you in the role of running a small video game studio. The game is available on Linux, Android, PC, iOS, Mac, and Switch, and it is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and PEGI 3 in Europe.

The game is set in the 1980s and follows the early years of the video game industry. You build and manage your own development company, with the goal of creating games that sell well and inventing new game types as the market grows. Research into new technologies is part of the work, and the game tracks your progress toward becoming a leader in the market.

Netflix is listed as a publisher alongside Greenheart Games, which also developed the title. The game has been released across several platforms, so players can pick it up on a range of devices and operating systems.

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Game Dev Tycoon FAQ

When did Game Dev Tycoon come out?

Game Dev Tycoon came out on December 10, 2012.

What platforms is Game Dev Tycoon on?

Game Dev Tycoon came out on Switch, PC, Linux, Android, iOS and Mac.

Who made Game Dev Tycoon?

Game Dev Tycoon is developed by Greenheart Games and published by Greenheart Games and Netflix.

Is Game Dev Tycoon multiplayer?

No. Game Dev Tycoon is single player only.

What is Game Dev Tycoon rated?

Game Dev Tycoon is rated ESRB E (Everyone) and PEGI 3.

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