Underplayed Gems

Game Dev Story (2022)

Game Dev Story cover
Developer
Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 1,459 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You feel like a hands-on boss, juggling staff and project decisions in a cheerful, pixelated management loop.

managementstrategicsimulationlightheartedcasualretroaddictive

What players say

Players praise the addictive, charming management loop but warn about a broken cloud save that can erase progress when switching devices. The game is front-loaded with fun, while the late game becomes repetitive and easy once you master the systems. The random punishment events (power outages, idea theft) frustrate some players.

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Screenshots

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