How to Use This App

A quick introduction to all features of the Game Dev Tycoon Advisor. Find what you need quickly and optimize your gameplay.

Quick Start Workflows

The most common tasks explained step by step

Plan a New Game
  1. 1
    Go to 'Genre Recommender' and select your desired topic
  2. 2
    Note the best genre for your topic
  3. 3
    Switch to 'Platform Recommender' and select genre + audience
  4. 4
    Open 'Slider Presets' and copy the values for your genre
  5. 5
    Use the 'Game Planner' to combine everything
Find Optimal Sliders
  1. 1
    Go to 'Slider Presets'
  2. 2
    Select your genre from the list
  3. 3
    Read the values for all three phases
  4. 4
    Set the sliders in-game accordingly
Track Progress
  1. 1
    Open the 'Checklist' page
  2. 2
    Go through the milestones
  3. 3
    Check off what you've already achieved
  4. 4
    Add your own goals if desired

All Features Overview

Click on a menu item in the sidebar to access each feature

Dashboard
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Your home page with a quick overview of the best topic-genre combinations and important statistics.

Shows the top 5 best combinations at a glance
Quick access to all important features
Current database statistics are displayed
Topic Recommender
/recommend/topic

Select a genre and get the best matching topics for it.

First select a genre from the list
Topics are sorted by compatibility
Green ratings show optimal combinations
Genre Recommender
/recommend/genre

Select a topic and find the perfect genre for it.

Ideal when you have a specific theme in mind
Shows unlock year and costs
Pay attention to the fit rating for best results
Platform Recommender
/recommend/platform

Find the best platform for your genre and target audience.

Select genre AND audience for best results
Consider license costs and market share
Time filter helps with historical platforms
Slider Presets
/sliders

The optimal slider settings for each genre across all three development phases.

Select your genre from the list
Copy the values for each phase
High values = more focus on that area
Game Planner
/planner

Plan your next game with all details and save it for later.

Combine all recommendations in one plan
Save multiple game ideas
Export your plans as reference
Research Guide
/research

All technologies with unlock year, costs, and prerequisites.

Sorted by category and year
Shows dependencies between technologies
Helps plan your research
Staff Guide
/staff

Tips for hiring and managing your team at each game phase.

Different tips for each office phase
Optimal team sizes explained
Skill priorities for different roles
Timeline
/timeline

Year-by-year walkthrough with important milestones and platform releases.

Follow the guide chronologically
Important platform releases are marked
Strategic tips for each time period
Checklist
/checklist

Interactive progress tracking for your playthrough.

Check off completed milestones
Add your own tasks
Progress is saved locally
FAQ
/faq

Answers to the most common questions about Game Dev Tycoon.

Organized by categories
Quick answers to common problems
Click a question to see the answer
Manual
/handbuch

The complete reference for all game mechanics.

6 categories with all details
From basics to advanced
Ideal for reference during gameplay

Pro Tips

  • Use the app alongside the game - keep it open on a second monitor or device.
  • Slider presets are the most important part - wrong sliders ruin even the best combinations.
  • Save your checklist regularly - it helps you keep track of progress.
  • For questions: Check the FAQ first, then the manual for detailed explanations.