Games

Game Dev Tycoon

  • Windows 11โœ“
  • Steam Deckโœ“ Playable
  • Macโœ“ Mac version sold
  • Linuxโœ“ native
Game Dev Tycoon poster
Gamicality score 81 / 100
Playability today โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 5
Steam user reviews Overwhelmingly Positive
Released
2013
Developer
Greenheart Games ๐Ÿ’š
Genre
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Runs on
Windows, macOS, Linux, Steam Deck
Last checked
October 31, 2026
Trailer from Steam

Does Game Dev Tycoon run on Windows 11, Apple Silicon Macs, Linux and Steam Deck?

Windows 11
โœ“Sold for Windows today, no problem on record. Source
Mac (Apple Silicon)
?A Mac version is sold. Not yet confirmed on Apple Silicon. Source
Linux
โœ“Native Linux version. Source
Steam Deck
โœ“Playable, as rated by Valve. May need some setup. Source

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Playability today

The average of two parts, each from 1 to 5. Tap a check to see why. How it works

Runs today

5 / 5
  • โœ“Sold or given away today by an official source
  • โœ“Runs on Windows 11 without fan patches
  • โœ“Steam Deck Verified or Playable
  • โœ“No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
  • โœ“No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
5 checks not confirmed yet
  • Single-player works without an internet connection
  • All of its content still works (servers, DLC, unlocks)
  • Supports modern resolutions and widescreen
  • Full controller support or remappable controls
  • No known game-breaking bugs in the current version

From the Steam store, Valve’s Steam Deck rating and the sources under each check. Checks not confirmed yet don’t count.

Design today

Not judged yet: whether the controls, menus, saving, onboarding, pacing and camera still feel good next to games made today.

Sources

  1. Steam store page (requirements, platforms)
  2. SteamSpy (Steam review counts)
  3. Steam Deck compatibility, Valve
  4. ProtonDB reports
  5. Metacritic

How does it play for you today?

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