So you are interested learning how to make games, but are not sure where to start. You are in lucky. There are a lot of game design tools are out there. Many more than what is listed here. This is just a basic collection of tools I have come across. Outside of the advanced tools listed here, many would have you learning the basics pretty quickly...if you go through the tutorials. For example, the Quest tutorial took me about a week to finish (with a lot of breaks) and I was able to make a very short beginning game by the time I was done.
Every link on this page will take you to tutorials to help learn how to use the tool. It will not always take you to the tool itself. Check out the Game Design Resources document. It has both links to the tools and to many of the same tutorials. A few extra links for examples are included as well.
Al Swigart has written some books about learning programming with Python. He also makes some of them free online. Check them out by visiting Invent with Python.
Every link on this page will take you to tutorials to help learn how to use the tool. It will not always take you to the tool itself. Check out the Game Design Resources document. It has both links to the tools and to many of the same tutorials. A few extra links for examples are included as well.
Al Swigart has written some books about learning programming with Python. He also makes some of them free online. Check them out by visiting Invent with Python.
Miscellaneous
RPG Maker Earwigo Idle Game Maker - Learn how to make a Cookie Clicker style game, from the person who made Cookie Clicker. |
Advanced Engines
Both of these tools are considered advanced. Do not expect to pick them up and be making games quickly. If you want to learn these, it is very important to take baby steps and use tutorials. Unity Unreal Engine |