is a Japanese video game developer located in Tokyo, Japan that has created a number of simulation games for cell phones, PCs, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox consoles. Founded in 1996, the company has developed a number of mobile games for the Japanese market and has found great success in porting them to the modern iOS and Android operating systems. The company was ranked 30th in Pocket Gamers "top 50 developers of 2012" list.
History Kairosoft was founded as a dōjin games developer in 1996, and is currently located in the Nishi-Shinjuku district of Tokyo with only nine employees. They started out developing simulation games for the Windows platform, the first of which was released in 1996 and simulated a used bookstore, and another example was the original Game Dev Story released in 1997, with a sequel released in 2001. In 2001, Kairosoft switched to developing mobile simulation games for the Japanese cell phone market, which was much more developed than America's. The company was incorporated in September 2007, and launched a new website on November 4, 2008.
With the release of Game Dev Story for iOS and Android in 2010, Kairosoft found itself a large hit, which reached the top ten in iPhone app sales in its first week. Kairosoft continued to port over games that it had previously developed for other platforms. Pocket Gamer ranked Kairosoft 30th on its "top 50 developers of 2012" list, calling Kairosoft games a "genre in their own right" but noting that they still were mostly a niche in the market.
Games
English games for WildTangent NameWildTangent release dateLatest updateAnime Studio StoryJune 7, 2015August 15, 2016 (1.19)Beastie BayApril 10, 2013June 10, 2016 (3.12)Biz Builder DeluxMay 16, 2016Bonbon CakeryAugust 23, 2016Legends of HeropolisChristmas 2016Dungeon VillageAugust 15, 2013June 30, 2016 (2.31)The Manga Works Thanksgiving 2016Skyforce Unite!June 17, 2016Mega Mall StoryApril 10, 2012October 1, 2016 (4.15)Magazine MogulAugust 15, 2015June 17, 2016 (1.27)KairoboticaApril 16, 2013June 7, 2015 (2.51)Game Dev StoryJune 10, 2011October 2, 2016 (5.83)
Mobile games available in English NamePlay Store release dateThe Manga WorksAug 4, 2016Game Dev StoryDec 10, 2010Boxing Gym StoryFeb 9, 2021Tropical Resort StoryJun 19, 2022Grand Prix StoryJun 8, 2011Dream Park StoryOct 1, 2021Station Manager Jun 8, 2016Dungeon VillageMar 2, 2012Hot Springs Story 2Nov 16, 2020Home Run HighMay 1, 2017Mega Mall Story 2May 21, 2019Pocket AcademyApr 25, 2012Burger Bistro StoryMay 7, 2021Forest Camp StoryJun 30, 2021The Sushi SpinneryJul 3, 2012Pool Slide StoryDec 18, 2017Silver Screen StoryJun 5, 2019The Ramen SenseiMay 1, 2015Bonbon CakeryMar 5, 2015Pocket League StorySep 7, 2011Dream House DaysJan 28, 2013Pocket HarvestOct 30, 2013Basketball Club StoryJun 30, 2019Legends of HeropolisJul 19, 2016Beastie BaySep 28, 2012Dream Town StoryDec 11, 2017High Sea SagaFeb 9, 2015March to a MillionJan 23, 2017Kingdom AdventurersAug 29, 2019Pocket ClothierJun 7, 2012Pocket Academy ZERODec 21, 2012Pocket League Story 2Jul 1, 2013Grand Prix Story 2Jul 3, 2017The Ramen Sensei 2Feb 15, 2018Biz Builder Delux SPSep 20, 2017Skyforce Unite!Mar 24, 2016Quest Town SagaJan 21, 2019Cafeteria Nipponica SPApr 13, 2017Jumbo Airport StorySep 26, 2022Pocket Academy 3Aug 16, 2022Convenience StoriesMar 28, 2022Forest Golf PlannerFeb 20, 2022Dungeon Village 2Mar 9, 2021Social Dev StoryApr 22, 2019Pocket Arcade Story DXMar 26, 2019Kairo LandFeb 21, 2018Wild Park ManagerJul 12, 2017Shiny Ski ResortApr 7, 20178-Bit FarmFeb 2, 2017Magician's SagaJan 13, 2017Thrift Store StorySep 29, 2016Pocket Arcade StoryJun 24, 2016Tennis Club StoryFeb 2, 2016Fish Pond ParkApr 27, 2015Anime Studio StoryFeb 2, 2015Biz Builder DeluxDec 25, 2014Kairo ClubFeb 9, 2015Magazine MogulMay 6, 2014Pocket Stables LiteAug 20, 2014Ninja VillageMar 24, 2013Pocket StablesFeb 21, 2013The PyraplexDec 13, 2012Venture TownsSep 7, 2012KairoboticaAug 2, 2012Oh!Edo TownsJul 25, 2012Cafeteria NipponicaApr 4, 2012Mega Mall StoryDec 29, 2011Epic Astro StoryDec 16, 2011World Cruise StoryNov 15, 2011Hot Springs StoryApr 15, 2011Zoo Park StoryMay 21, 2023Dream Town IslandJun 1, 2023Cafe Master StoryJun 26, 2023TV Studio StoryNov 21, 2023Cavern AdventurersJan 16, 2024Heian City StoryJul 10, 2024Doraemon Dorayaki Shop StoryAug 27, 2024Pro Wrestler StoryOct 15, 2024Skating Rink StoryFeb 18, 2025Final Frontier StoryJul 30, 2025Demon Castle StoryNov 25, 2025Skyship Quest StoryFeb 9, 2026Fashion Mall StorySep 30,2026ONE PIECE : Grand GourmetOctober 22, 2026KOCHIKAME : Ryo-san's Billion-yen BeatTBA
Computer games available in English Game NamePlatformSkyforce UniteWindows 10Cafeteria NipponicaWindows 8Departure!! Shipping FreighterWindows 10Dragging Cat RebelWindows 8Excitement! Manga DojoWindows 8Pocket Arcade StoryWindows 10Manga PathWindows 8/10Mega Mall StoryWindows 7/10 March to a MillionWindows 7Munch Munch Kairo-kunNot definedThrift Store StoryWindows Vista/7/8Pool Slide StoryPS4Piko Piko! Game ExpoWindows 10 Pocket AcademyWindows 7 Pocket Academy ZEROWindows 7Royal Gallery AcademyWindows VistaWorld Cruise StoryWindows 10
Untranslated games
Mobile Departure!! Shipping Freighter (Android and Keitai only) Dragging Cat Rebel Excitement! Manga Dojo (iOS and Keitai only) Friends Entertainment Building Game Center Club Good Ramen Museum ~National Hen~ Manga Path Munch Munch Kairo-kun Outdoor Excavation Company (Keitai only) Piko Piko! Game Expo (Keitai only) Prestigious Pocket Academy 1 (Android and Keitai only) Royal Gallery Academy (Keitai only) Social Game Dev Dream (Android and Keitai only) Start!! Hero Base Wai Wai! Game Dealer (iOS and Keitai only) Witch Quest
PC Bookstore Story Game Developing Countries Game Developing Countries II DX The Narrow Path to Manga The Secondhand-book Store The Secondhand-book Store 2
References
External links
Kairosoft's original website, with PC game downloads