# Game Developer Tycoon

> Be a Game Developer!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.henn.gameDev](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.henn.gameDev)

## Overview

- **ID:** `jp.henn.gameDev`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** HENN Inc
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 70,734
- **Rating:** 2.61 / 5 (813 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-13
- **First published:** 2020-05-19
- **Size:** 84 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-08-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.henn.gameDev)
- **Website:** [http://henn.jp/](http://henn.jp/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://henn.jp/privacy.html](https://henn.jp/privacy.html)

## Description

**Game Developer Tycoon** is a fun and easy-to-play simulation game where you become a game developer. Choose themes, compose games, and earn money to make hit games and become rich. Save money, live in a luxurious home, and climb the path to fame as a popular game developer! This Chrome extension offers an engaging and accessible experience for gamers of all levels to dive into the world of game development and enjoy building their dream career in gaming.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `jp.henn.gameDev.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users find Game Developer Tycoon enjoyable and cute, inspiring interest in game development with a casual feel. However, frequent intrusive ads, bugs like missing text and glitches, and loud background music frustrate many. Early game progress feels restrictive due to waiting or required in-app purchases. Additionally, rapid tapping causes lag, reducing playability.

### Pros

- Game is fun and enjoyable for casual play
- Cute graphics and overall appealing design
- Inspires interest in game development
- Allows making games within the game
- Provides a casual and relaxing experience

### Cons

- Excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay
- Game has significant bugs like flying coffee and missing or blank text
- Audio/BGM is too loud and can't be adjusted
- Early gameplay forces waiting or in-app purchases making it difficult to progress
- Slow frame rate when tapping too fast, causing lag

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.henn.gameDev)