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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

23 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

65 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

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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

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GamesByJack

Dec 01, 2022

Game title

HELLO ITCH.IO COMMUNITY! Ok, to cut to the chase: I need a cool name for a rhythm game I am working on . I'm not very go...

started by digifox Nov 06, 2020

8 replies

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digifox

Nov 11, 2020

ArtRelease free game with open source code using art which costs money

Hello, everyone. I am developing a game for CS50 final project. I used free art from couple artist on this website. It s...

started by Heathro Oct 02, 2020

9 replies

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Heathro

Nov 04, 2020

Godot beginner question

Hey guys. I'm new to development and I just wanted to ask where is the best place to get assets for Godot? and also is t...

started by Deleted Account Sep 06, 2020

4 replies

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Deleted Account

Nov 02, 2020

DesignMy experience developing Redd's Runaway

Hey everyone! So I'm keeping a devlog of my journey developing my first commercial game, Redd's Runaway ( https://itch.i...

started by nestor-2099 Oct 05, 2020 Last page

24 replies

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nestor-2099

Oct 27, 2020

Does anyone use 64x64 for tileset and character size?

(for RPG games) Does anyone use 64x64 for tileset and character size? or most prefer 32 x 32? and what game engine norma...

started by kaizen101 Oct 16, 2020

2 replies

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kaizen101

Oct 27, 2020

Sorting game object in front of canvas

how do I sort game object in front of canvas? notice that Render Mode set to screen space - overlay hope you have anothe...

started by Ibrahimogod Oct 24, 2020

3 replies

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Ibrahimogod

Oct 27, 2020

What kind of game to make?

Hi. I am trying to become an indie game developer, but I can't seem to finish a game. I always end up getting somewhat b...

started by Zach Unova Jun 30, 2020

8 replies

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Sleeping Zebu Games Inc.

Oct 25, 2020

MarketingApp not appearing in search or anywhere on Itch

So I released this: https://heartsynthdev.itch.io/sound It doesn't appear anywhere in search or on the store. Any ideas?

started by heartsynth Oct 21, 2020

5 replies

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heartsynth

Oct 23, 2020

How to flip CollisionShape2D position together with Sprite in Godot?

Hello, How to switch sides of enemy's weak spot (collisionshape2d) when it approaches some cliffs and turns around? I'd...

started by Don4t45 Oct 13, 2020

3 replies

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PracticalGameDev

Oct 14, 2020

TipHow to make a horror game for the absolute beginner (Unity)

Hi, This is from the beginning with no knowledge and trying not to include any coding ! Series has just started and uplo...

started by 8080 Oct 14, 2020

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ProgrammingDear Gamedevelopers, what do you look for in a gamekit??

Hi, I was looking for information on what goes into a gamekit( a complete assetpack to help with 2D visuals), but I figu...

started by Clomy Oct 11, 2020

10 replies

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Clomy

Oct 13, 2020

TipHow to use Construct game engine

check out my tutorial series to get started.

started by Xanderwood Oct 13, 2020

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Import Updates from PSD Export ?

When you export to PSD and make mods can you then import that same PSD and use that as part of your mannequin base? For...

started by jbensous Oct 05, 2020

2 replies

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jbensous

Oct 06, 2020

ProgrammingAnyone else here make Android apps using Twine & Monaca?

I've got some questions about using Monaca, wondering if anyone else here uses it? I've mostly got it figured out, but w...

started by HH Richards Sep 22, 2020

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ProgrammingHelp me making a Level Maker [Unity3D]

Hi, I'm making a 2D platformer game in unity and I want to make a Level maker (like supermario maker). But it's one of m...

started by jklvip4 Sep 21, 2020

1 reply

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Cimeto

Sep 21, 2020

MarketingPost-Launch Marketing Techniques?

Hey, was just wondering what does one typically do to continue marketing a game? I'm quite unsure as to how to proceed b...

started by Steventus Sep 20, 2020

1 reply

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Weltenbruch

Sep 20, 2020

animation sequence

Hello, I am really really new to Ruby. I'm trying to create an animation sequence, but drawing the sprite happens in a f...

started by nelliesnoodles Sep 17, 2020

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Programming[Unity3D] Realtime changes in baked light probes

Today we want to share with you about realtime changes in baked light probes in unity. It is something that is not very...

started by Xelart game studio Sep 17, 2020

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TipAn Free Open Source Server for Game Developers

An Open Source Discord Community to help Game Developers, Connect, Share, Learn, and Network. We have few experienced in...

started by ash4640 Sep 16, 2020

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ProgrammingContribute to an open source JavaScript game library🌈

Hi! 👋 Over the last few months I've been developing a simple JavaScript game/art library for working with HTML5 canva...

started by Hat and Beard Sep 13, 2020

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