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Whether it's game engines, new algorithms, designing the perfect mechanic, working with a team, marketing, creating sounds, or coming up with a captivating story, anything about game development goes. Share tips and techniques, or find insights posted from other members of the community.

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StickyTipCreating a GIF for your game

Since many people on itch.io used animated cover images I figure we should have a thread with some GIF creating resource...

started by leafo Dec 28, 2015 Last page

26 replies

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investus.itch.io

20 days ago

StickyTipFavorite Game Making Tools

Thought it might be fun to have a thread where everyone could share their favorite tools for making games. I'm gonna use...

started by flankstaek Dec 02, 2015 Last page

131 replies

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SupersizeMyHeart

62 days ago

StickyTipDistributing pre-release builds with itch.io

I see a lot of devs using a mix of these techniques to distribute early builds of their games/tools: .zip or installer i...

started by Amos Jan 10, 2016

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StickyPersonal Games Resource List

Since itch.io is full of very interesting personal games, I thought it would be the best place to post something like th...

started by Vaida Dec 04, 2015

18 replies

21,818 views

IshikuraKanako

Jan 01, 2024

StickyMental Health in Games Resource List

After having a blast making the personal games resource list , I decided to compile a list of games, articles and other...

started by Vaida Dec 15, 2015

20 replies

8,304 views

GamesByJack

Dec 01, 2022

how to build a game

How do i build a game?

started by xilows May 24, 2022

46 replies

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Qory

Jun 28, 2022

ProgrammingSync gameplay with music in rhythm game

Hello, everyone! How do you sync gameplay elements in your rhythm-based games like GuitarHero or FNF? Do you use your cu...

started by Vic Jun 27, 2022

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Quick question relating to Youtube to MP3

I was wondering if thats possible as i cant find any tutorials for unity in c# does anyone have a document or know someo...

started by Durant dev Jun 10, 2022

5 replies

534 views

quou

Jun 23, 2022

MarketingAnyone interested in making a non-English bundle?

I hope it's okay to post this here. Don't know where else. It's difficult to find and make non-English games one here (a...

started by Emmanuel Goldstein Jun 17, 2022

3 replies

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Emmanuel Goldstein

Jun 18, 2022

Modifying html files in GDevelop

Hello, How can I modify a GDevelop game that was exported and sent as an html file.

started by grandmichael Jun 15, 2022

1 reply

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quou

Jun 17, 2022

Design3d modeler required

We need about 4 3d modeler(or someone who can make 3d models) for our next game. This going to be a non paid job but cou...

started by Slash Jun 17, 2022

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ProgrammingHow to make a platformer without shooting with mouse in GameMaker Studio 2

Hi! I need help! I am new to making a platformer on gamemaker studio and i need some tips on shooting without the mouse!

started by GameHeroNextro Jun 15, 2022

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ProgrammingFree tutorial: Minesweeper in 100 lines of pure JavaScript

https://slicker.me/javascript/mine/minesweeper.htm

started by slickerme Jun 12, 2022

2 replies

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slickerme

Jun 13, 2022

TipWhich formats are supported?

I'm super new to game development. I'm sorry if the answer is obvious. I looked in the documentation and didn't find any...

started by Radiobob214 Jun 11, 2022

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WritingIdea generation and development

hello, I wanted to ask about how everyone goes about generating concepts and ideas for games. I just finished my 3 year...

started by Sugarbeetles May 05, 2022

4 replies

456 views

roadki77

Jun 11, 2022

ProgrammingImplementing 2D Object Looking in Unity

Hey there! Lots of games require the ability to look at an object (top-down shooters, AI in general, visuals), and Unity...

started by r3sgame Jun 10, 2022

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ProgrammingQuestions for developers about Tiled

Hello, I am Efi. I am developing a game engine that can import TMX maps made with Tiled ( https://thorbjorn.itch.io/tile...

started by Efi Jun 08, 2022

2 replies

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PaulsGames

Jun 09, 2022

ProgrammingShould I make a character creator creator?

Yes, you read the title correctly. A tool that lets people make character creators, like Picrew. At least I think that's...

started by ShatteredReality May 27, 2022

2 replies

280 views

ShatteredReality

May 27, 2022

Game dev - Recruiting Rookies - GKC

Hey you! Game dev is tough, so for some projects I am going to use GKC. https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates...

started by Tobop May 26, 2022

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Programmingworld online highscore

I was adding world online highscore to my game Dont you think that is a nice feature? There are not many games with this...

started by WIZ GAME STUDIO May 20, 2022

6 replies

344 views

scottnm

May 21, 2022

Help me,how do i make a game from scratch?

Pls help me,how do i make a game from scratch?I promised my partner i will help him to make a game.

started by TheGl!tch3d May 12, 2022

6 replies

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TheGl!tch3d

May 16, 2022

Newbie Dev questions

I want to create gay bara games. I'm a programmer in several mainstream languages. Where do I begin to learn to develop...

started by stormybearfla May 10, 2022

3 replies

336 views

ssed

May 16, 2022

TipBite-Sized Tutorial Collection

Winter 2022 Bite-Sized Tutorial 1 - Intro to Unity Learn how to navigate the Unity interface and basics of how to utiliz...

started by ACM Studio May 11, 2022

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DesignLooking for lessons learned building 3D games for Game Jams

What has been your experience making 3D games in Game Jams? I'm mostly comfortable making 2D games in Game Jams so I tho...

started by scottnm May 08, 2022

3 replies

301 views

PaulsGames

May 09, 2022

Programminggame dev books

hi i have no experience in program and want to start ,makeing games in game maker 2. and i need a book to learn GML . wh...

started by ziv gantz Mar 26, 2022

1 reply

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scottnm

May 08, 2022

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