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RoniN Studio · Published by RoniN Studio · Official site ↗
8 user reviews — 75% positive (8 reviews) · 27 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
In this developer simulator, every press of a button is a line of code, and every click brings you closer to the release of your dream project. Start with simple scripts in the corners of the internet and grow into a true tech giant!
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Indie, Simulation, Casual · 2026 · More under £5 games
About this game
ABOUT THIS GAME
You used to be a successful crypto investor: a luxury villa, a private jet, million-dollar deals, and life in the fast lane. But the market crashed in the blink of an eye. The money vanished, but the debts to some serious people remained. They took everything. Now you're back in your hometown with a $1,000,000 debt, and your new office is a small couch in your grandmother's room.
Your only chance to get your old life and freedom back is to master programming. Every click is a line of code. Every completed project is a step out of the debt pit. Start with penny freelance gigs, invest in learning, buy powerful hardware, hire a team, and turn your coding hobby into a fully automated, billion-dollar business! Your goal sounds simple but poses a serious challenge: pay off the story debt, rise from the absolute bottom, launch your own startups, and earn enough to buy your own private tropical island.
Key Features:
From Crypto Bro to Junior: Live a unique story of downfall and triumphant return. Start by writing simple landing pages for pennies on an ancient monitor and grow until your company goes public.
Idle Progress & Clicker Mechanics: Click manually to hit deadlines faster early on, or invest in automation. Let the money work for you while you rest!
Scalable Tycoon Business: Hire a team of Juniors, Mid-levels, and Seniors. Build entire departments to automate the routine and focus on major contracts and your own startups.
Three Difficulty Levels: Choose your playstyle—from the relaxed "Junior" mode (for chill clicking pleasure) to the uncompromising, hardcore "Senior" challenge, where resources are tight and mistakes are costly.
Skill & Hardware Progression: Learn real-world tech (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, SQL, React, Node.js, DevOps). Buy top-tier GPUs, ergonomic chairs, upgrade your housing, and buy better vehicles.
Mastery in Mini-Games: Handling major projects requires not just patience, but focus. Every order is a unique challenge where you can get a +20% payment bonus by successfully beating one of our specialized mini-games.
Survival & Balance Elements: Work isn't everything. Monitor your hunger, health, and energy levels. Swap instant noodles for quality food, and move from grandma's room to a penthouse, as your comfort directly impacts your productivity.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11
- Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11
- Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
First Patch & Changelog
Patch ReviewIn this patch, I focused on fixes reported by players after release, as well as improving comfort on different screen sizes.What ChangedAI projects now unlock earlier: at level 25 instead of level 30.The achievement for taking the first AI project has been checked and should continue working correctly.Added new display settings:fullscreen mode;windowed mode;borderless window;interface scale;FPS cap.Improved UI readability on large 2K/4K monitors.Fixed French localization issues where some text displayed incorrectly.Other available languages were also checked for similar encoding and broken-symbol issues.Cleaned up broken fallback text in the interface.Additional NotesThis patch should not break existing saves. The changes were added so current players can continue their progress without resetting the game.Thank you to everyone who leaves feedback, reports bugs, and shares suggestions. It really helps make the game more polished, stable, and enjoyable.Read full article on Community Announcements (verf89)AnnouncementsOfficial
Dev Life is now available on Steam! 🥳
Dev Life is now available on Steam! 🥳 This is my first game, and it has been a long and very meaningful development journey for me. I tried to create a game about starting from the bottom, learning programming, taking freelance projects, managing money, building a team, and slowly moving toward bigger goals.During development, I put a lot of effort into the details: different difficulty levels, projects, mini-games, upgrades, banking, housing, transport, achievements, and progression. I know the game may still have things that can be improved, but I truly tried my best to make it interesting and enjoyable.If you find a bug, notice something strange, or have ideas for improving the game, please leave your feedback in the comments. Your suggestions will help me understand what should be fixed, balanced, or added in future updates.Thank you for giving Dev Life a chance. I really hope you enjoy the game!Read full article on Community Announcements (verf89)Community & EventsOfficial
Welcome to the Dev Life: Tap & Code broadcast for Steam Next Fest!
Welcome to the Dev Life: Tap & Code broadcast for Steam Next Fest!In this pre-recorded gameplay video, we are showcasing the core mechanics of our game. Watch how the development process works, tap your way to success, and write the best code!Since this is a pre-recorded video, we won't be able to answer in the live chat, but we highly encourage you to leave your feedback in our Steam Community Hub!🎮 Play the Demo right now! ⭐ Don't forget to add the game to your Wishlist!Read full article on Community Announcements (verf89)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Update v0.89: Bug Fixes and What's Next?
Hello everyone! Thank you for playing the demo. Today I'm rolling out a small patch with bug fixes and expanded localization. I also want to share what I'm working on right now.Localization Added support for new languages:DutchThaiVietnameseSpanish (Latin America)MalaySwedishFixesFixed minor bugs affecting game stability.DDoS Mini-game: Fixed a bug where taking a new project immediately after finishing one would automatically mark it as completed without having to play it.Demo Ending Screen: Fixed the final score display — it now shows the total amount of money earned throughout the entire game, rather than just the remaining balance at the time of completion.What I'm currently working onProject System / Freelance Platform I am actively reworking the available order system. I want to create a fully-fledged freelance platform where each order is not just a task, but a story. Every client will have their own background and personality, making project selection more meaningful and interesting.Achievement System A comprehensive achievement system is in development. I'm planning around 30–35 unique achievements for different playstyles and playthroughs.Visuals I plan to improve the game's overall look — UI, animations, and the general feel of the interface.Story Mode Working on the storyline. I want the game to have a narrative, not just be a simulation.Thank you to everyone who is showing interest in the game and wishlisting it. Stay tuned for updates!Read full article on Community Announcements (verf89)AnnouncementsOfficial
DEMO FOR DEV LIFE: TAP & CODE IS NOW AVAILABLE! 🎮
Hi, friends!I’m a developer who decided to create my first "laid-back" game to take a break from everyday coding and give you a chance to see a programmer's life from a fresh perspective. I really hope you enjoy Dev Life: Tap & Code!ABOUT THE GAMEThis is an idle/tycoon simulator of a developer’s career. You start from scratch: writing simple landing pages for pennies, living in a cardboard box, and drinking cheap coffee. Gradually, you level up your skills, take on complex projects, hire a team, and launch large-scale startups.Three difficulty levels: from Junior (a peaceful start) to Senior (hardcore, tight budgets, and constant chaos).CORE MECHANICSWork and Progress: Click on your workspace to earn experience and money. Power depends on your hardware, transportation, and upgraded technologies (JS, React, Node.js, DevOps, etc.).Projects: Take orders ranging from simple landing pages to CRM systems. Successfully completing "mini-games" gives you a +20% bonus to payment!Survival: Manage your energy and health. Buy food and upgrade your housing to work more efficiently.Team: Hire Juniors (from level 6) and Mid-level devs (from level 10) for passive income.Startups: Create blogs and forums for additional passive income.TEST YOUR SKILLS IN 7 MINI-GAMESEach project requires mastery in special challenges:DDoS Attack: Deflect bug packets.Bug Hunt: Find the incorrect character in a grid.Code Sync: Catch the cursor in the target zone.Sorting: Arrange numbers in ascending order.Speed Typing: Type code snippets as fast as you can.Memory Leak: Find all matching pairs of programming terms.Loop Breaker: Quickly select the correct commands to break out of the loop.WHAT'S IN THE DEMOProgression from level 1 to 10.All 7 mini-games and 10 types of projects.Startups (Blog, Forum) and the team-hiring system.All difficulty levels.FUTURE PLANS AND FEEDBACKThis is just the beginning! I plan to actively develop the game and add new mechanics to make it even more interesting. Your opinion i...Read full article on Community Announcements (verf89)
