Worth buying? What 300 Steam reviews say.Worth buying? Here’s what 300 Steam reviews actually say.
$24.99
Open on Steam ↗US Steam price, checked 2 h ago
A deep, addictive game-dev tycoon that clearly builds on Game Dev Tycoon. Skip it if formulaic slider loops or a tutorial-light, punishing start put you off.
Great for
Game Dev Tycoon fans who want a deeper, long-session management sim with many systems
Main risk
Optimal-slider formula makes the loop repetitive, and the opaque early game feels punishing
Mentioned in ~1 in 6 positive reviews
“its gameplay loop and progression keeps u pinned at your pc if u ever wanted a management game where u wanted to play only for two hours but then you see the sun has come up”
Steam review · 36.9 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 7 positive reviews
“No other game comes close with how in-depth and customizable this game allows you to make your game company and the games themselves.”
Steam review · 97.2 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 8 positive reviews
“Head shoulders better than Game Dev Tycoon.”
Steam review · 151.6 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 21 positive reviews
“The option to play as a publisher without developing any games and buying out your competitors is legitimately the main standout feature for me.”
Steam review · 60.7 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 21 positive reviews
“the multiplayer is a really cool feature.”
Steam review · 30.6 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 50 positive reviews
“The hardware requirements are below sea level, I've played several hours on steam deck too (docked).”
Steam review · 34 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 4 negative reviews
“MGT2's game loop is incredibly shallow: you simply figure out the best sliders for each genre through trial and error and repeat the same scheme for the next 10-20 hours or so until you get bored.”
Steam review · 66.8 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 5 negative reviews
“there is always a right answer and a wrong answer when setting them. You can't be creative and make something you think sounds fun”
Steam review · 3.5 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 7 negative reviews
“The biggest headache for this game is really the dated and clunky UI. You're only allowed one menu at a time”
Steam review · 15 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 9 negative reviews
“I find it clever to release the exact same game as the first one (same mechanics, same maps, same AI, even the same random events) with updated graphics and call it Mad Games Tycoon 2.”
Steam review · 12.7 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 9 negative reviews
“The mechanics are too complicated and the tutorial doesn't explain everything you need to know”
Steam review · 11.7 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 17 negative reviews
“a small indie studio of, say, 5 people, cannot physically make a good game in the world of Mad Games Tycoon 2, regardless of their skills”
Steam review · 23.5 h played ↗
From the Steam store page
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Recommended
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+ Surprising depth and many mechanics
− Repetitive, shallow loop after early hours
analyzed 2 d ago
+ Challenging, addictive time-management gameplay
− Developers' sexist comments
analyzed 14 d ago
+ Faithful adaptation of the board game
− Constant bugs and game-breaking glitches
analyzed 1 h ago
+ Fun, addictive and easy to play
− Matches feel scripted or rigged
analyzed 4 h ago
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