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Game Dev Story

Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry!

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Developer
Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Publisher
Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Release
March 27, 2022
4 years and 128 days ago
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Very Positive1,471 reviews90.0%

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About the Game

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

Features the ability to develop your company's own game console, plus a system for changing your staff members' professions.

Hire talented people and train them to develop their skills.

As your staff gets more experience, you will unlock a wider array of game genres and content to develop.
Try to find the most popular combinations and develop for the latest platform!

Your staff members can have a variety of game-related professions, from programmer to sound engineer.

Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry!

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