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Game Dev Story

Simulation • Kairosoft • ⭐ 4.80 • 1,000,000+

Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry.

Version 2.6.9 25.6 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 9 permissions requested View details

This app requests 9 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Vending Check License com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
⚠️ Sensitive Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information. Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason.
✅ Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage. Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content. Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE Allows the app to control device vibration. Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback. Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to read files from shared device storage. Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.

About Game Dev Story

Manage your own game company and try to create a million-selling game in this unique simulation. Features the ability to develop your company's own game console, plus a system for changing your staff members' professions. Your staff members can have a variety of game-related professions, from programmer to sound engineer. Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry! -- Try searching for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games, or visit us at https://kairopark.jp. Be sure to check out both our free-to-play and our paid games!

What Game Dev Story Is Used For

Game Dev Story appears to be a phone-based simulation game about running a video game company. Based on the metadata, players manage development work, build up a studio, and try to create a hit game that can sell well. The app title and description suggest a business-management style game where decisions about staff, projects, and growth are central to play.

The listing also mentions game-related staff roles such as programmer and sound engineer, plus the ability to develop a game console. That suggests the app is used for long-form management gameplay rather than quick action or arcade play. Permissions like internet access, storage access, and network state may support downloading, saving, licensing, or related app functions, while phone-related permissions indicate it is intended for a standard Android phone context.

Common uses

  • Manage a virtual game studio and its projects
  • Assign staff to different development roles
  • Work toward producing a high-selling game
  • Explore console development as part of the simulation
  • Use on a phone for longer management sessions
  • Fits players who like business and strategy-style gameplay
Best for:
simulation fans management game players phone gaming strategy-minded players Kairosoft fans
Related tags
android game business simulation game development kairosoft game management game phone app simulation game staff management strategy game studio management tycoon style video game industry

App Details

Package:
net.kairosoft.android.gamedev3en
Category:
Simulation
Developer:
Kairosoft
Version:
2.6.9
Updated:
Jan 15, 2026
Min Android:
6.0
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: net.kairosoft.android.gamedev3en
  • Age rating: Everyone

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