I’d like to preface by saying I’m pleased to see one of my favorite Android games finally come to Steam. However, on PC my graphics seem to be stuck in some sort of low-res mode. Is this intentional, or have I misconfigured something? Is there any way to get the better looking cute characters from the mobile version of the game on PC (either through the settings or with a mod)? Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
The developer of Game Dev Tycoon is The Klugs
The developer of Game Dev Story is Kairosoft
They are not the same
Edit:Use an Android Emulator to play it
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Try bluestacks, if you are looking for an emulator. Just like Guy said.
I didn’t realize I was buying a clone. How do I go about getting a refund on Steam?
Lol “Guy” 
It’s not a clone for the love of god. It has many things Game Dev Story doesn’t, and it supports mods. See this for some clarification.
@A_Random_Guy I said Guy to shorten the name 
Though S’s name is pretty much something for S.T.A.L.K.E.R spelled wrong, aka spatial anomaly, dis irony though 
The headline from the link you posted is
“A new game studio makes a game about running a new game studio based on an idea they copied, but played a clever trick on piracy networks who copied their game. It’s so meta I’ve got a nosebleed.”
copy, clone, 6 of one half a dozen of the other
I doubt you even cared about scrolling down and reading the whole review. Plus, if you think it’s a clone, no-one forces you to play it. And about the refund, you need to settle that in Steam, not here. Though this probably tought you a valuable lesson of checking everything about a game before buying it 
I did read the whole review, it more or less said “It’s a clone, but a good one with crappy graphics”. I already knew that.
Well you didn’t expect Greenheart’s first game to have above average graphics, did you?
Above average? No. Nor would I expect what I got, which isn’t even below average so much as ‘sub par’. It looks like it was thrown together in 10 minutes in MS Paint.
Graphics aren’t everything obviously but I’ve seen free flash games that put this to shame.
Graphics aren’t exactly supposed to be the point. I don’t feel bad for you whatsoever, because you should look into what you’re buying before you buy it. It’s your fault you bought a game you didn’t like.
Also, the game is pretty good in the first place. It doesn’t center around graphics, and it shouldn’t. Most tycoon games don’t. Have you ever played a tycoon game with ultra-realistic or even realistic graphics? I’m not saying they’re not out there, but I’ve never seen one. When it comes to simulation/tycoon games It’s all about gameplay, and I certainly did a great job at that.
I wouldn’t call it a clone, as it adds a significant amount of new features and gameplay experiences compared to Game Dev Story.
I’m still confused as to what you are mad about… Are you mad that it is similar to Game Dev Story or are you mad about the graphics? I don’t think it should warrant all this hate, because it is not just some re-skin.
No, but I’ve certainly played tycoon games that were pleasant to look at, and Game Dev Story was one of them. Graphics aren’t everything but they shouldn’t be an afterthough, either. When I started this thread I honestly believed I had misconfigured something, that’s how bad they are.
Hello @SpacialAnomoly
My name is Charlie and I work for Greenheart Games. As this is a real ‘stop working to scratch my head for 10 minutes’ topic I do have to ask, are you on the right forums?
This is the Game Dev Tycoon forums, created by Greenheart Games. Here is a screenshot of how the game looks:
And here is our Steam page:
This is what Game Dev Story, which is created by kairosoft looks like:
There are a few other Game Dev Sim games which are available on Steam.
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In what way is Game Dev Story nicer to look at than Game Dev Tycoon? The style isn’t even better. I will never understand you.
That’s a nice reply, at least I can laugh a little bit. Also, the game is more pleasant to look at than the arguments he makes, I can tell you that much.
Loosely related btw I have heard that this is a better emulator than Bluestacks as it is ad free.
Andyroid
Thank you, it is awesome actually, (y)