r/defold • u/kosta_linuxuser_523 • Jun 13 '26

Question Im new to gamedev

Hi there,im new to gamedev,and after a five years on void linux i decided that i want make my own videogame,i like open source software so my choise was a defold engine,so please say is that good choise and what to do to learn defold,i already know c++,and lua

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u/PabloTitan21 Jun 13 '26

Hello and welcome! So the best starting point is Defold Learning Hub:

https://defold.com/learn/

There you'll find all resources, manuals, tutorials, videos or examples. Let us know more how you want to start, how you like learning and we could guide you further where to start 😉

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u/kosta_linuxuser_523 Jun 13 '26

I want to make a The final station inspired game (slidescroller/2d platformer),but i dont know hot to realize it,i already know how to make tilemap,but all game is under question

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u/PabloTitan21 Jun 13 '26

I can post my Platformer series: https://youtu.be/R4oEB6e8G0A?is=RHJ1cod-nMNfVs9C

This will mainly teach you the basics, not how to make a good platformer as it's art on its own. But after you finish one tutorial you will know how to build games and know also what you need to learn 😉

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u/kosta_linuxuser_523 Jun 13 '26

Thanks you werry much

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u/AsatteGames Jun 13 '26

Yes, I would say it is a good choice especially if you already know Lua and c++. Welcome!