Underplayed Gems

Game Dev Studio (2018)

Game Dev Studio cover
Developer
Explosive Squat Games
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 682 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A detailed and challenging management sim where you painstakingly build and expand your game studio, balancing employees, projects, and office spaces.

managementstrategicaddictivedifficultsandboxsimulationreplayablepoint-and-click

What players say

Players are split on Game Dev Studio: some find it addicting with a fun loop, while others criticize a broken economy and a clunky, unintuitive interface that makes even simple tasks like assigning offices frustrating. A few high-hour players praise the pixel art style and atmosphere, but even supporters note the game's systems feel disconnected.

Screenshots

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