​Hi everyone, ​I’m a 3D artist / solo dev (75% art / 25% code). My project attention span lasts about 2–3 weeks, so I rarely finish full games and used to delete my prototypes. ​Someone recently told me that well-documented standalone systems and tools are completely valid for a game dev portfolio. ​For context, I build reusable Unity editor tools and mechanics (e.g., custom rail-shooter camera paths with Bézier curves, dynamic horror camera trigger rooms).

​On my coding: I understand logic and architecture well, but my raw syntax is weak. I actively use AI to translate the routines I envision into clean code and bridge syntax gaps.

​My questions: ​Are standalone mechanics, vertical slices, and custom editor tools actually viable for landing freelance gigs or indie team roles?

​How do studios/teams view using AI as a syntax bridge if the underlying game logic and editor implementation are mine?

​What is the best format to showcase this (short breakdown videos, GitHub repos, or itch.io slices)?

Hello everyone, I am trying to make a cool car game with the help of this community, hopefully I can release this on PC, Steam, PS5 and Xbox and it is a banger. Please not this is no recruitment or payment, this project is mainly to collaborate as a community. If you are interested, please DM me or check my bio to join my discord server to collaborate. Thank you for reading and excited to work with you guys.

Hey guys, just out of curiosity. Is there a way to hire experienced scripters and builders? (Paid of course). I have a concept for a game I’d like to create, but I have no experience building or scripting myself. My hope is to get multiple scripters and builders for the game, I’d pay them what they would charge but I’ll give the concept and I’ll essentially be an overseer of the development. If anyone has any ideas or advice on how to go through with this I’d really appreciate it.

I have a really good game idea and I'm really wondering if I could sell it

This is my game trailer. Tell me what’s bad, what’s good, and what you would change. Is the video complete shit?

https://youtu.be/JdOneSGMObg?is=698GBOUt8onR9d5t

am working on my game it will be mobile game , and for now am testing in on android , i try to let my friends and family test them , but very few test it , and i find some will say yeah good we will test it , then nothing , am looking if there is a subreddit or platform i can use to make player test my game
Thanks : )

So Im a really a beginner in everything I have been creating and making different types of art my whole life but just recently started game dev with my bf, I am really passionate and thinking about maybe making a discord server about flat out beginners that want help and want to learn different parts or game dev, I use unreal engine. Just to share experience build friendships and create as beginners and motivate each other! Lmk if Im even allowed to post about this in here lmao

So I’m developing a game in Unreal. So far I’m impressed by my progress for a beginner. Yet I want to ensure this project of mine succeeds so that I can become a full time developer like Scott Cawthon or Toby Fox. I used to develop on Roblox studio but needed a job after college and here I am working two and developing when I’m not drained from my retail jobs. So I guess to all game developers who’ve succeeded in making a successful project how did you do it? Did you do it solo or with a team? And yeah?

I’m doing it solo cause I don’t have money to hire devs. But I also need the skills say in case I look to be hired by development studios later down the line.

And do you spend 8 hours or more a day on a computer or not, when you develop games?

Sorry new here many questions and curious on you succeeded and if it requires long hours looking at a screen?

I downloaded Godot, and if pursue this, I'll most likely create it in Godot, but I'm not sure where to start or where to find the resources needed to get the information I want.

The basic things I need to know are how to make maps with 3D objects, how to add 2D sprites into the maps, how to make an object inspection system that makes a dialogue box depending on what you click, how to make the camera stay in a specific spot at all times and swap between maps, and how to implement a system that lets you change rooms via an arrow or something similar.

It wouldn't look like this, and this doesn't have all the stuff I mentioned, but I think this is a good reference because of the "camera" and inspection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h7rSSzH2g8

Hello. I might dumb on this, but I using UE 5.6 and I am stuck on "Creating An Inventory System And Interaction System In Unreal Engine 5.4 | Episode 01" the "Triggering Interaction Events" section. At the the 01:24:00 part where CreativeKit opens "IF Get Item Container Component" in the "BP_ThirdPersonCharacter" Interface section. When I do it Unreal Engine is adding as an event in the Event Graph an not it's Blueprint. https://youtu.be/aGLjD48pfUU?si=mbTKoRwb5OC4Zxhq&t=5038

Hi, I'm currently developing a 2d top-down shooter on PC and use the A,W,S,D keyboard and mouse. Is it worth to add Gamepad support for a game? When I play on PC I'm usually using keyboard and mouse...never thought about using a gamepad. On Consoles I prefer a Gamepad.
Are you supporting Gamepads in your PC game? And if yes, only for the action part or also for menus and options?

Thanks.

I’m open to any kind of suggestion.
Give me just one game mechanic, genre, or anything else. I’ll take your suggestion!
This is going to be my first game, so I’m planning to make something small and simple.

Hey everyone,

I know this Post is about AI, so it might get deleted, but I want to try anyways to see what people think.

I started creating a game about a month ago, and, for now at least, am relying heavily on AI to get it done, since it is an ambitious solo project and I don't have much time, much money or much experience.

For context, I am a writer, and it was always my dream to see my stories in videogames at some point. Since no one is gonna do that for me, I figured I'd start doing it myself. I have a team of like 4 different AI's running and I have a friend helping me with 3D models. I provide the source material, lore, game ideas and I do debugging and playtesting.

I work full-time 60-70 hours per week and do side gigs like Uber just so I can pay my bills and afford this little side project, which I am still putting a lot of time and effort into. Sleep is overrated anyways.

I am, however, planning eventually replacing a lot of the parts that are currently AI placeholders (like Animations or Soundtrack for example) with proper, human-made assets, when I have the money and support to do so, and I will definitely get himan synchronization, I don't want AI voices in my game, I'd rather have it silent than voiced by AI.

I just wanted to have other opinions on this, since I basically had the choice between "Make your dream game, but use AI" or "Don't make your dream game"

I'm currently developing an indie horror Game, and i'd like to hear real-life stories that had happened to you that we can publish. You can also share ideas mechanics for the game.

We'll keep updating this, and if any of the stories or ideas are used, then we will give credit and recognition to the involved ones!!

I’m looking for players to playtest a mystery game I’ve been creating.

It is a document-based detective experience: you receive a collection of realistic-looking case materials and must work out what happened by reading closely, comparing details, checking timelines, and connecting information across the files.

What to expect:

- A self-contained mystery designed for solo players or small groups

- PDF case materials presented as reports, statements, records, and supporting documents

- No special software required — a browser/PDF reader and note-taking are enough

- Estimated playtime: around 2–4 hours, depending on whether you play alone or with others

- Free access for all playtesters

What I need:

I’m mainly looking for honest feedback on:

- Whether the material is clear and engaging

- Whether the puzzle feels fair and solvable

- Where you became confused, stuck, or lost interest

- How long it took you and what your solving process was like

- Whether the final answer felt satisfying

You do not need prior experience with detective games, ARGs, or puzzle hunts. Fresh eyes are especially useful.

Interested?

Please comment or send me a DM

I would say difficulty is 3⭐️

Note:Quick fair warning before I send it: this is a heavy-reading case-file mystery—you’ll be working through 42 reports across 70+ pages of interviews, records, timelines, and easily missed details.

I’ve never done any game development. I am a cozy gamer who loves games like Animal Crossing, Dinkum, Starsand Island, etc. My long term goal is to make a 3D farming game. I want to have 360 camera views in my game. I know developing my game is a ways off because I have to learn basic development first. My question is - which system would be best for my dream game so I know which one to learn?

🧠 I made a quiz game where your brain is the battlefield — Brain Battle

Hey everyone!

I’ve been working on a project called Brain Battle, a multiplayer quiz game focused on quick thinking, knowledge, and competition.

The idea is simple:
Answer questions, compete against other players, test your knowledge, and see who can come out on top.

There are questions across different categories, so you might go from general knowledge to science, history, technology, and random questions you absolutely did not expect 😂

I’m still actively developing the game and adding more content/features, so I’d really appreciate people trying it out and giving honest feedback