The Best Development Games

Update, 27 September 2023: Roulette Simulator 2024 added at rank #12.

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One Dreamer (2022)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Manipulate the world around you by editing source code in an adventure game about a burnt out indie game developer's quest to fulfill a lifelong dream.

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development
logic
programming
pixel
point-and-click
soundtrack
2.5d
linear
scroller
emotional
d
story
puzzle
narrative
atmospheric

Mad Games Tycoon 2 (2021)

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Mac OS Xbox One PC Windows

Start your own game development studio in 1976. Build your own offices, production facilities and server rooms. Develop the games of your dreams and produce the next next-gen console. Rise from a small garage company to a huge corporation.

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development
capitalism
programming
city-building
base-building
management
economy
cartoony
trading
building
sandbox
character
pvp
multiplayer
simulation

Tandis (2022)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Tandis is a short puzzle game where you discover mind-bending geometric forms.

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illustration
design
abstract
psychedelic
education
development
experimental
3d
building
procedural
minimalist
relaxing
nature
puzzle
science

Plasma (2023)

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PC Windows Android

Plasma is an engineering sandbox. Unleash your creativity with fun and intuitive robotics, physics, and visual programming tools.

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programming
automation
development
first-person
sandbox
choices
building
logic
robots
stylized
3d
simulation
exploration
base-building
sci-fi

Villa's Blinds (2022)

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PC Windows

Hello graduates! You have a degree on computer engineering and you can’t find a job? Start now to develop a game in your rental garage. Advertise them and gather your own fan base. Earn your pocket money! Of course, you won’t live in this garbage dump till the end!

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development
immersive
simulation
choices
first-person
sandbox
resource-management
fps
management
realistic
casual

City Game Studio: a tycoon about game dev (2019)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

You are the founder of your video game company. The starting point belongs to you, in your garage, or think big instead of small by acquiring your first location. At the end of the day, your decisions will make your studio a success and will mark the Video Game History.

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development
moddable
capitalism
software
city-building
building
economy
programming
resource-management
isometric
management
sandbox
replay-value

Retro Gadgets (2022)

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early access PC Windows

Retro Gadgets is a gadget creation station where you invent, build, solder, code and customise your own electrifying gadgets then share them with the world.

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development
hacking
1990s
coding
1980s
programming
sandbox
building
classic-looking
old-school
drag-and-drop
2d
simulation
rouge
relaxing

Robotpencil Presents: Painting with Confidence - Part 2 (2016)

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A 30 minute video tutorial that covers the 3 basic things to help maintain good habits.

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modeling
development
illustration
design
tutorial
animation
network-enabled
first-person

Creature Creator (2022)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Create your own creatures to explore online worlds with friends and unlock new parts to upgrade your stats and abilities! Complete quests, fight to the death or just enjoy roleplaying — the social aspect makes it a truly unique multiplayer experience. What are you waiting for? Let's get creative!

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