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Creative coding vs Making video games

Creative coding and making video games have 97% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatCreative codingMaking video games
Time a week3 hours a week5 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withSomething you madeSomething you made
FeelsLivelyLively
To startFreeFree

Choose creative coding if

  • Easier to do alone

Free to start, and little or nothing after that.

About creative coding

Choose making video games if

  • More social

Free to start, and little or nothing after that.

About making video games

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.