???? How to Learn Game Development (Even If You're a Complete Beginner)
???? How to Learn Game Development (Even If You're a Complete Beginner)
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1. Decide What Type of Games You Want to Make
2D or 3D?
PC, mobile, or web?
Indie-style or AAA graphics?
Solo projects or multiplayer?
Knowing this helps you choose the right tools and learning path.
2. Pick a Game Engine
A game engine is the software used to build games. These are the most popular:
???? Unity (C#)
Great for 2D & 3D games
Used by indie and pro developers
Tons of tutorials
Free for beginners
???? Unreal Engine (C++/Blueprints)
Industry standard for high-end 3D games
Visual scripting (Blueprints) makes it easier
Gorgeous graphics out of the box
???? Godot (GDScript or C#)
Lightweight and free
Good for 2D and small 3D games
Open source and beginner-friendly
3. Learn the Basics of Programming
Most games need some code. If you're new to programming, start with:
C# if you're using Unity
GDScript or C# for Godot
Blueprints (visual scripting) or C++ for Unreal Engine
Not sure how to start? Try these free sites:
4. Build Simple Games First
Start with small, fun projects. Try building:
Pong
Flappy Bird clone
Simple platformer
Endless runner
These help you understand game loops, input, physics, and UI.
5. Follow Tutorials and Courses
Some great beginner-friendly resources:
YouTube Channels: Brackeys (Unity), HeartBeast (Godot), Unreal Sensei (Unreal)
Courses: Udemy, Coursera, GameDev.tv
Books: Game Programming Patterns, The Art of Game Design
6. Learn Game Design Principles
Game dev isn’t just code. Learn:
How to make games fun and intuitive
Level design and pacing
Player feedback and game feel
Balance and progression
7. Join a Community
You’ll learn faster and stay motivated if you’re part of a dev community:
Reddit: r/gamedev
Discord servers
Twitter/X game dev circles
Game jams (Ludum Dare, itch.io jams)
8. Make Your Own Projects
Once you’ve got a few unity tutorials basics down, start your own game. It doesn’t have to be perfect—just start small and build from there. Every mistake teaches you something.
9. Polish and Publish
Upload your game to:
[Google Play / App Store] (if mobile)
You’ll learn so much from releasing your game—even if only 5 people play it.
???? TL;DR – Roadmap to Learn Game Dev
Choose 2D or 3D and what platform you want to target
Pick a game engine (Unity, Godot, Unreal)
Learn basic programming (C#, GDScript, Blueprints)
Build simple games
Learn design principles
Join the game dev community
Create your own projects and keep building!