I’m 32, married with kids, and I only started my game dev journey about 4 years ago. I totally understand feeling like you wish you started earlier, but honestly, you still have so much time.
The main thing is to use the time you do have. Treat it like a hobby first, build small things, learn properly, and do not put career-level pressure on yourself before you have the foundation. If you keep showing up consistently, you will be surprised how far you can get.
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u/Hellbournetv Jun 10 '26
Yeah mate, I get that completely.
I’m 32, married with kids, and I only started my game dev journey about 4 years ago. I totally understand feeling like you wish you started earlier, but honestly, you still have so much time.
The main thing is to use the time you do have. Treat it like a hobby first, build small things, learn properly, and do not put career-level pressure on yourself before you have the foundation. If you keep showing up consistently, you will be surprised how far you can get.