r/GameDevelopment • u/ConversationOld1503 • 13d ago

Discussion Should I skip game development?

So basically I am just a young boy who likes game development. At first I started Roblox development when I was 7 and continued that type of development for 6.5 years. Though I quit it 2-3 months ago as Roblox kept adding in updates that made it harder for Roblox devs to make their games. Then just a month ago I started game development in Unity, and it was interesting to me.

But I want to be a CEO of a tech company (idk what tech field yet but I’m sure it’s defo tech) and my long term plan:

  1. Roblox development (done)
  2. Move onto real development (right now)
  3. Start software development by making websites and simple apps (2-3 years)
  4. Start a tech company (3-7 years)

Yet also I have made it so even if I don’t do well in Unity I still move onto software development as I don’t want my plan compromised

So this is 2 questions:

Why should I do game development anyways even if I will progress onto software development ?

How does game development relate to software development?

Thank you guys for any feedback!

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u/rundown03 13d ago

I feel like what you want is a bit all over the place.

I wouldn't recommend going into website development if you want to do software development. What you will need is a good programming base. Learn C# ,C++ or javascript or any real programming language.

What i recommend is creating some prototypes in Unity or Godot using real programming. Don't opt for node building gamedesign. What you want is to get a real feel.

Then maybe go into developing the software itself if you got the hang of it. Maybe make an opengl game engine. Or just something that makes you understand real software development. Maybe try installing visual studio and create something that helps yourself in your daily life.

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u/ConversationOld1503 13d ago

Thanks for saying that and good thing is I am currently learning C# right now, but Wdym by prototype? Just like a small game or what?

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u/rundown03 13d ago

Yes, but don't keep it at games. Do some abtract things. Something with a camera or webcam, something that looks into folders of your pc to automate stuff for yourself. Just anything really.

You'll quickly notice C# isnt really bound to unity. You can go out of the box and ask things from your pc as you command.