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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

22 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

64 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

21,869 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

8,308 views

GamesByJack

Dec 01, 2022

Help Me! (Decompile)

do you know how to decompile c#?? I was going to make the sequel for ChemiCal by SaberStorm (itch.io) in Godot engine. b...

started by Deleted Account Nov 28, 2021

3 replies

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mid

Nov 29, 2021

I need help for player's color index isue

I applied PlayerInfo script and when I join room to test, there are some players with same colors. how can I fix it? The...

started by silvakim Nov 28, 2021

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Any Softwares to make an RPG that don't cost money?

Hello, I'm new to coding, I'm just trying to find my way around here, if you have any tips or recommendations for free s...

started by fuckthisshitImout Nov 19, 2021

4 replies

457 views

Clark

Nov 27, 2021

Programmingcan someone teach me to code and help me make my first game plesae

started by 764NECRO764 Sep 07, 2021

18 replies

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mid

Nov 24, 2021

Unityassets for free?

Hey! I hope you are doing well. I had a question. There are lots of sites where you can download paid unity assets for f...

started by YuJo Studios Nov 22, 2021

2 replies

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YuJo Studios

Nov 22, 2021

How do I port an Electron project to NW.JS (GDevelop)

When I export a GDevelop game, it always turns into an uncompilled Electron project with which I'm expected to compile v...

started by CyberRobotnix Nov 17, 2021

6 replies

817 views

MuddyMole

Nov 20, 2021

MarketingBetter Title For My Game

Hello, A while ago I released my game "Can you beat the sqaure?" and it has a more or less constant viewnumber of 0-5 vi...

started by TheSmetter Nov 16, 2021

3 replies

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TheSmetter

Nov 17, 2021

TipNew Tutorial: Save & Load System (+Local storage Plugin)

Today, learn how to use Save & Load system in your Construct game Implemented in "Brick Breaker" game - Free Project Fil...

started by DoonDookStudio Nov 17, 2021

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How to compiled unity for Linux. (With images)

this is how you compile for Linux, in unity; open your project: go to File>Build settings: switch target platform to Lin...

started by Deleted Account Nov 08, 2021

16 replies

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Deleted Account

Nov 17, 2021

[Ren'Py] How do I make translations? Should I make translations for my visual no...

I made a visual novel called My Dear Kitsune . How would I make it available in other languages? I tried to generate tra...

started by StarlightGoat Nov 15, 2021

4 replies

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StarlightGoat

Nov 16, 2021

Beginner Game Genre

Hey All, so i've made one game, of which i made $1 from here on itch so i could say i have made money from game dev and...

started by nibzAU Nov 10, 2021

7 replies

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StarlightGoat

Nov 15, 2021

ProgrammingLEARN HOW TO CREATE "2048 GAME"

New Tutorial! Today, see how the popular 2048 game is implemented. - Free Project File Available More Info: https://doon...

started by DoonDookStudio Nov 09, 2021

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Blockchain and Indie Games

Hi everyone 👋 I'm a big crypto nerd as well as a lover of indie games. Looking to get into dev. Curious to learn what...

started by Jam516 Oct 25, 2021

12 replies

750 views

Eldwood

Nov 08, 2021

how do I start learning about games & game creation?

I made a Twine game and had a lot of fun. I think game-making would be a fun hobby to have. But like... how do I learn h...

started by Card Streamstone Nov 05, 2021

2 replies

330 views

Card Streamstone

Nov 08, 2021

ProgrammingHover effect with custom css

Hi, I just got CSS customization permission granted to me and I can’t figure out how to add a hover effect to the game...

started by Flashsloth Nov 02, 2021

2 replies

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Flashsloth

Nov 06, 2021

my ai and text boxes are bugged

so i finally finished my first game and wanted to put it up here but i have noticed that my npc/signs arent working prop...

started by scalestails Oct 27, 2021

3 replies

247 views

quou

Oct 28, 2021

ProgrammingMake a Word Connect Game in Construct 3 + Project File

New Tutorial: "Make a Word Connect Game in Construct 3 + Project File" If you want to make a wording game with the help...

started by DoonDookStudio Oct 26, 2021

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TipSoftware / Toolset Recommendations for a Newbie

Hello, absolute newbie here looking for a point in the right direction. So, I have a game idea in my head, and just want...

started by MJB Oct 22, 2021

5 replies

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MJB

Oct 25, 2021

How do you make a exe file play in browser like fnf

fnf is a exe file but its in browser tho so how do you upload a exe file to play in browser

started by Owl Oct 25, 2021

2 replies

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AstroCookie

Oct 25, 2021

How do I add a winning and losing icon for girlfriend in friday night funkin?

I need to know how to put custom winning and losing icons for girlfriend it messes up my whole game?How do I make it to...

started by TheGamerCatYt Oct 23, 2021

1 reply

545 views

quou

Oct 24, 2021

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