Press Start: Video Game Story
Press Start: Video Game Story is made and published by Tapps Games. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Tapps Games. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Tapps Games and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularWell rated- Total installs
- 1.2 million
- Rating on Google Play
- 4.16
- 3,169 ratings
- Last updated
- September 2, 2026
Press Start: Video Game Story is popular, with 1.2 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.2 stars from 3,169 ratings.
Pros & Cons
- Nostalgia-driven theme spanning multiple gaming eras
- Idle clicker progression provides steady growth
- Manager system to boost earnings and efficiency
- Free-to-play with optional in-app purchases for extended play
- Not ranked in any top lists, which may affect discoverability compared to trending titles
- Lacks explicit emulator/console-emulation features that some retro enthusiasts look for
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 350
- Per day
- 12
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 1+ million
- Launched
- June 2018
Installs over time
Press Start: Video Game Story has been installed 1.2 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 12 installs per day.
Rankings
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Competitors
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Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.0.41
- Launched
- June 2018
User feedback
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Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 57
- App size
- 77.8 MB
- Needs Android
- 4.4+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Press Start: Video Game Story
About the app and developer
About Press Start: Video Game Story
Press Start: Video Game Story is a simulation app developed by Tapps Games.
Download Statistics
Press Start: Video Game Story has been downloaded 1.2 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 350 times.
User Ratings
Press Start: Video Game Story is rated 4.16 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 3.2 thousand ratings.
App Information
Press Start: Video Game Story is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 77.76 MB. The latest APK version available is 1.0.41. The last update was on September 2, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Press Start: Video Game Story requires Android 4.4+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since June 2018.
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Store listing
By Tapps Games, from Google Play“Press start to begin a nostalgic journey through ages of gaming history!”
Description by Tapps Games Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Advance through generations of gaming history and play out your best memories from classic 90’s titles, from 8-bit adventures to the first 3D games and beyond!
Relive all the fun that got you into gaming in the first place with an idle clicker experience made specially for gamers!
HIGHLIGHTS
🕹️START a nostalgia-fueled journey through gaming history and relive your best memories from classic 90’s titles and consoles!
🕹️ADVANCE the classic eras of gaming by gathering more and more resources with classic idle clicker gameplay!
🕹️PLAY hard and prove your long-time gamer skills by unlocking new generations of games, from classic 8-bit legends all the way to the advent of 3D worlds!
🕹️RECRUIT managers to help you earn more resources that will give you a boost in your nostalgic gaming journey!
🕹️CELEBRATE the never-ending joy of gaming with an experience made specially for passionate gamers!
Who needs emulators when you can dive back into your most fun memories with a brand new game?
Click your way through generations of action-packed adventures and unforgettable gaming moments in the most nostalgic journey you’ll ever experience!
You only need one thing to embark on this trip:
Press Start!
Please note! This game is free to play, but it contains items that can be purchased for real money. Some features and extras mentioned in the description may also have to be purchased for real money.
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