Dev Inc
Game development simulation set in alternate versions of gaming history
Huntah · Released Aug 7, 2021 · Early Access
CasualFree To PlayIndieSimulation
As of Oct 28, 2026: Early Access, no updates for over a year
- Reviews
- Mixed
- 60% of 93
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 4 years ago
- May 23, 2022
What is Dev Inc?
Dev Inc is a free-to-play, Early Access business simulation starting in 1980. You run a studio from a home office, release games, build custom engines and consoles, and reinvest sales income in company upgrades. Two storylines explore different paths for the gaming industry, with events presenting choices between profit and people.
For you if...
- +you enjoy choosing technologies and balancing development time
Not for you if...
- −you prefer action over managing a company's resources
What players say
60% of 93 reviews are positive
Players' main complaint, repeated in recent reviews, is that unresponsive menu buttons prevent them from starting or loading games.
Screenshots and trailer
Dev Inc system requirements
Minimum: Hardware Accelerated with…, 2 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Dev Inc?
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Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7
- Processor
- 2 GHz dual core
- Graphics
- Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory
- Storage
- 2 GB available space
- Notes
- The game requires an internet connection at all times
Does Dev Inc have co-op or multiplayer?
No multiplayer modes declared.
Does Dev Inc run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 45
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, In-app purchases
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does Dev Inc use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Early Access
- Casual
- Simulation
- Game Development
- Choices Matter
- Point & Click
- Time Management
- Asynchronous Multiplayer
- Economy
- 3D
- Cartoony
- Resource Management
- 1980s
- 1990's
- Management
- Character Customization
Recent updates
- May 23, 2022 · Dev Inc update