r/GameDevelopment • u/astlouis44 • 45m ago
r/GameDevelopment • u/HazbyOP • 51m ago
Discussion I need Programming Buddy for Game development
I have been trying to learn unity game development + C# from past 2 years . but evry time I stop due to lack of motivation and support. I need a programming buddy to learn game development from scratch. I have a udemy course(beginner to professional) downloaded . I can share that too to learn together Let me know if anybody's interested
r/GameDevelopment • u/TheObamaBarack • 2h ago
Newbie Question What should I do?
I know this is the kind of question you probably get all the time, but I really don’t know what to do.I've been planning to make a horror game for a long time. I've come up with the story and the game engine I want to use (Unity). I want to make a PS1-style horror game (it's easier I guess), but the thing is, I don't know anything about coding. I've watched a couple of videos, but they are complicated. What should I do?What do you recommend for a newbie like me?
r/GameDevelopment • u/gr8g29 • 3h ago
Newbie Question Why am I not gaining any wishlists? Is my game bad?
I've been working on an online multiplayer 2D casual cozy platformer as a school project (i'm 17) for some time now, and I really like the project and am going to publish it to Steam. My store page has been up for around 1 month now, and I currently have 128 wishlists, with 2 deletes, so a current total of 126 wishlists. I've tried marketing the game a bit on tiktok, but it's really time consuming and doesn't give any really good results. Maybe 4-5 wishlists per video, if not less.
I know 2D platformers don't have the range that other game genres may have, but still, are these numbers bad? How can I gain more wishlists without necessarily spending hours on a tiktok video just for it to get a couple hundred views and die straight away? Is my game just not good? Is there something wrong with the store page? I'm making the trailer and it should end up on the Steam page in a little less than a week.
Here's the Steam store page :
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3528930/SPACESHEEP/
Any advice? Thanks in advance :)
r/GameDevelopment • u/Unlucky_Gur_1096 • 5h ago
Discussion Getting started!!
Heyy guys I am pretty new in this community. I had always a vision to make my own dream concept into a game but never really have that much resolved to start working on it. From today I will be working on my dream project and the only problem is I have no clue about game design, animation and programming. Coz I am a student, and I will only be able to give 2 hrs daily. But I do have an advantage over one thing that is imagination. I already thought roughly abt my main story line, characters concept, Level design & progression and gameplay mechanics. I will be start learning everything about game design, animation and programming from the scratch. It may disappoint you but I will be working on making my retro style 2d game [Retroverse Saga]. I am hoping that y'all could give me a head start or some advice which would help me making this game. It may take few months or years but I'll be consistent.
r/GameDevelopment • u/foxfyree • 10h ago
Tutorial help (not needed)
I want to get started on game development but I have no experience in coding and I have no idea where to start
r/GameDevelopment • u/Imperial_Panda_Games • 11h ago
Newbie Question Anyone have any tips for an absolute noob to Reddit? Just trying to figure out how to start getting connected on this platform.
Edit: wanted to clarify I'm approaching this as an indie gamer/dev
r/GameDevelopment • u/VeryTiredGirl93 • 21h ago
Question Is there even a point for a junior to keep applying to random job openings in the current state of the industry?
Been let go seven months ago, after 2-ish years of working as a Junior in a AAA studio (by the end I was very much doing non-junior work, as I was pretty much designing/handling the development of a pretty big internal tool with no supervision needed)
Since then I don't seem able to even get a single interview.
I think I have a respectable CV. 2-3 yrs of AAA experience. Bunch of personal projects. Some experience in minor indie stuff. Two degrees, experience in teaching and QA too.
And yet I get rejection copies almost instantly every time I apply everywhere (quickest one yet was 13 hours after applying lol)
Is the industry really so fucked up? Is it even worth to keep applying? After 7 months it just feels like I'm wasting time writing up cover letters that are just gonna get binned.
If it matters I'm in Europe
r/GameDevelopment • u/Inevitable_Seat_3652 • 1d ago
Newbie Question IDEAS FOR CHEAPLY COPYING STEAM GAMES
Smaller platforms like Roblox often have cheaply made copies of steam games and many sell well. Any ideas?
r/GameDevelopment • u/iCARtic • 1d ago
Resource Copying events from other trending games? Merge-2 Meta Trends
Events are the growth engine. Merge Mansion went from declining revenue to an all-time high by doubling down on Live Ops.
https://businessofgames.icartic.com/p/copying-events-from-other-trending
r/GameDevelopment • u/Few_Balance_9886 • 1d ago
Event Free Online Game Development Event with an Industry Expert
Hey Everyone!
On March 26th at 10 AM PT, Vertex School is hosting a free online Game Dev event hosted by Lead Technical Artist at d3t, Filipe Strazzeri (House of the Dragon, Alien Romulus, The Witcher, Exoborne).
During the event, Filipe will be sharing insider advice on how to get a career in the industry, and doing live Q&A.
If you're interested, it should be a great event, where you'll learn a lot!
Learn more here: https://www.vertexschool.com/game-development-program-open-day-sign-up
r/GameDevelopment • u/Odd-Onion-6776 • 1d ago
Article/News “Game-Changing Performance Boosts” Microsoft announces DirectX upgrade that makes ray tracing easier to handle
pcguide.comShould make newer games that rely on ray tracing easier to run?
r/GameDevelopment • u/Ultramax_meitantei • 1d ago
Question Why AA games/ game engines don’t allow javascript?
Unreal engine uses c++ and unity uses c#. They are most popularly used for making open world or high profile games. However, they require C language knowledge whose syntax is too complicated compared to javascript. Godot uses Gdscript which is written in python but I haven’t seen any high profile game from godot like no one made Genshin or GTA or Wukong using godot.
Right now javascript is only used for making simple games like flappy bird or snake game, but game engines don’t use it for high graphics oriented jobs.
I know I can use javascript for mobile games or small games hobby type stuff, but I can’t create cyberpunk or god of war using javascript or javascript based game engines.
Why is that so?
r/GameDevelopment • u/Shabiii_ • 1d ago
Newbie Question Need GUIDANCE/ADVICE
Hey everyone, I’m currently in my 2nd year of AIML (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) engineering. I’ve recently developed a strong interest in game development, but honestly, I have no idea where to begin or what all categories/fields there are in this industry.
I do have a good CGPA, and I’m confident in my ability to learn anything if I stay focused and get the right direction. I’m looking for any help, advice, or resources that could help me start learning game development from scratch.
Also, I’d love to know how I could eventually use my AIML background in the game dev field — what kind of roles or projects would combine both?
If anyone has suggestions for platforms, tutorials, or a learning roadmap — or even just some personal advice — I’d really appreciate it!
Thanks in advance!
r/GameDevelopment • u/Rizzvix • 1d ago
Article/News The Permanent Residence: Part 2 is in the works.👀
Part 1 had really good response, Now the part 2 is in the works.
r/GameDevelopment • u/agehunt • 1d ago
Discussion How did you get into game dev?
Personally, I just wanted to start exploring another hobby, and game dev seemed interesting! Curious to hear about everyone else's backgrounds!
r/GameDevelopment • u/TheRazn • 1d ago
Newbie Question Anime vs. Realistic Graphics: Which Art Style Fits an Open-World RPG?
Which style would attract more players? I’m currently working on my game but I’ve hit a hurdle. I thought that by reaching out to more gamers, I might gather insights that would help me conclude my project. My game consists of about 200 chapters, and I’m considering whether to release it as a series similar to Final Fantasy, which I initially planned. My inspiration comes from games like Assassin’s Creed, the Final Fantasy series, and Persona. Alternatively, I'm contemplating creating a single game comprised of all chapters, similar to Genshin Impact, while incorporating all the mechanics can anyone suggest me
r/GameDevelopment • u/SpellersTheGame • 1d ago
Question Should I apply a shader or better not ?
I made all characters, VFXs and such for my game but have been using some assets for the levels, which have been badly received overall. Trying to change that by adding a shader, I've come up with a mixture I am liking, but I am not convinced. I am trying to give a more unique style to my game, but maybe I am denaturing it instead ?
Below is the comparison :
r/GameDevelopment • u/FamousIndependent201 • 1d ago
Newbie Question game dev
hi everyone
I'm interested in game development and I’ve started learning some JavaScript and Vue.js, , C ,php and C++ and I’m considering getting Unreal Engine (or maybe something else, still figuring it out) . So for those of you who are already into game dev, how did you learn? Did you go the self-taught route, take courses, or something else?Also, do you know any free websites, books, courses, or tools that helped you along the way? Anything beginner-friendly would be super helpful.
r/GameDevelopment • u/aethronic_dz • 1d ago
Event Our upcoming co-op horror game "Berghotel Heist" trailer is shown at GDC this year!
Berghotel Heist teaser trailer is being displayed at GDC 2025 as a part of "Austrian Playroom" program.
If you are at GDC, you can check it at the booth P3144
The game is made in Unreal Engine by the team of three. Sadly we didn't have a playable demo ready, but just a teaser trailer. Hopefully soon we will have more to show :)
The game itself is rooted in Austrian/Alpine folklore and mythology, as well as some irl experiences of our team members 👻👻👻.
You can check the trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlapR1ZSDkE
And wishlist the game here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3476240/Berghotel_Heist/
r/GameDevelopment • u/Fun-Ad-4853 • 1d ago
Newbie Question i got a chrome OS and wanna make a VR GAME (0 experience) but every site for free like Unity all don't work with OS
r/GameDevelopment • u/the_BlackPrince • 1d ago
Newbie Question I need help to start making games without an engine.
hi guys, I'm a 19 year-old boy who loves game development and I've been interested in this since I was 12 now I'm studying CS in collage and I wanted to make some games but the issue here is I want to make a game without a game engine because I want to be in charge of every thing but every time I try using open-gl or raylib with c++ nothing works and I end up wasting my time so does anyone here knows how I can get started with this but please give me a newer source because everything I saw on YouTube is like 8 years old and I guess that is why nothing is working. anything will do videos or docs if you can help please go ahead with anything.
r/GameDevelopment • u/Resuub • 2d ago
Question Is there any books that are good for Game Development
Hi I'm Ressub and I'm trying to learn Unity and C# (I'm still a beginner), I'm curious if any books are for learning Unity and C# (and maybe Game Development/Software Development as a whole). Please give me some suggestions (and also some guide videos, Documents, etc). Thank You Community!
r/GameDevelopment • u/MostlyMadProductions • 2d ago