Here’s a concise, strategic (final official patch), written as a “story” of your rise from garage coder to industry legend. From Zero to 10/10: A Game Dev Tycoon’s Journey (v1.7.6) Act 1: The Garage Days (Years 1–5) You start with $0, zero fans, and a rented PC. Your first game must be small, focused, and flawless .

Now go build your empire. And remember – in v1.7.6, . Always.

If a game gets 5/10 or lower, delete it from your portfolio (don’t release a patch – just move on). That stain kills future sales for 2 years.

Never make an MMO or RPG yet. They require too many features and crash your reputation.