Solo Indie Game Dev

You have a brilliant idea for a game! That’s great, but now you need a game engine to realize your masterpiece. Fortunately, there are plenty of options out there nowadays to make that happen since there are so many game engines to choose from. Free, or paid. The first question you need to ask yourself is which program would be best to create the game just as you have envisioned. I’m not going…

Unfortunately, we will all come across this dilemma at some point: how do you promote yourself as an indie game developer? This is one of those things that have nothing to do with actual game development and therefore may be neglected or overlooked by many. But once you’ve released your game, no matter how well it is designed, if nobody has heard of it—what is the point. If it’s from a standpoint…

If you are on the journey of a solo indie game developer, make sure to check these tips! They can help you save time and frustration in your development process. Some of these tips I wish I knew before I started working on my first project, others are from ‘field research’ on social media.   1. Too Many Features When developing your game you’re tempted to add all these cool features! After all,…

You have a great idea for a game! In fact, you’re so enthusiastic about showing it to the world you’re already working on it. But without a proper Game Design Document (GDD) it’s highly likely that idea will never materialize into a fully released game. Why? A GDD keeps you focused, makes sure that you stay within the scope of your vision, and is a major reference point as your game development…

Indie horror games are often some of the scariest things to play. The reason is that indie developers can push some of the boundaries that larger studios are not willing to risk. And they rely heavily on atmosphere and one-of-a-kind gameplay mechanics. The result? Some incredible horror experiences for the fans! So, looking for something amazingly spooky to play this Halloween? Here are some…

YouTube is a good place to learn game development for free, but courses from a professional instructor/institution are generally better. In most cases, if you’re unsure how something works or run into an issue, you can ask the course’s educator (or assistant) or fellow students. Paid courses are usually also more organized, and provide a step-by-step approach to make your game from start to…

Just got done reviewing Tales From The Dancing Moon, an incredible solo indie game development project. Article is up now!

So many things need to get done. Write code, create or find assets, sound-, level-, or UI- design and so much more to get your project off the ground. It can all be very overwhelming, and time can be your worst enemy if you don’t manage it properly. Here’s what you need to pay attention to if you want to manage your time as a solo indie game developer as efficiently as possible. Time Management…

The use of Artificial Intelligence is becoming more prominent in game development. And that makes sense. Each millisecond AI is learning new models and becomes better and better in what it’s doing. How can AI benefit your game? In more ways than you may think. From procedural content generation to debugging and optimizing your code, find out more about how it can improve your workflow. Solo indie…

This is the not-so-fun aspect of game development. If you’ve ever found yourself lost in your own project then it has likely to do with the organization and planning of it. As a beginner, you likely didn’t pay much attention to the organization and planning of your first game development project—unless you have a super organized personality to begin with. Most aspiring game developers just want…

Great! You’ve just created an empty project in your favorite Game Development Engine. Congratulations! You’re excited to begin and lay the first foundation for your game. But those basic cubes, spheres, and cylinders with no textures quickly become boring after some time. On top of that, they make your game look dull. It’s time for some assets! Game development assets are a huge time saver for…

YouTube is an excellent way to learn game development for absolutely free. There are so many of them, I had to cut the list down to only 10. All these YouTubers helped me tremendously to become a better game developer myself. Here are some of the best YouTubers that teach Unity, in no particular order. Brackeys After a long break from game development, Asbjørn Thirslund, a.k.a. Brackeys…