Create a Video Game
🎨 Creative Difficult

Create a Video Game

Design and develop your own playable game.

At a Glance

Budget

Free+

Duration

3-12 months

Location

Best Time

Year-round

About This Experience

Video game creation combines programming, art, music, and storytelling. Even a simple game represents a significant technical and creative achievement.

Cost Breakdown

Estimated costs can vary based on location, season, and personal choices.

Budget

Basic experience, economical choices

Free

Mid-Range

Comfortable experience, quality choices

$100

Luxury

Premium experience, best options

$1.0k

Difficulty & Requirements

Difficult

Challenging. Significant preparation and commitment required.

Physical Requirements

None

Prerequisites

  • Basic programming or willingness to learn

Tips & Advice

1

Start with game engines like Unity or Godot

2

Begin with very simple game concepts

3

Game jams force completion

4

Scope creep kills projects

5

Itch.io is perfect for releasing indie games

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Quick Summary

  • Category Creative
  • Starting Cost Free
  • Time Needed 3-12 months
  • Best Season Year-round
  • Difficulty Difficult