Making video games
Design and program your own video games, or mod the games you already play.
Making video games
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- Nothing
- Time
- 5 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It gives your brain a proper workout.
- It's built for the screen.
- There's always more to learn.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to keep your brain sharp
- You want to make things
Maybe not if
- You want to enjoy it from day one
- You want something calm
- You want to switch your brain off
Heads upMore screen time
What it feels like
Making video gamesAverage maker & Engineering hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
NothingNothing to pay each month
FreeFree all year
Before you buy
You need nothing to start. Buy only what you miss after a few sessions.
Your first session
Make a tiny game where a square jumps over obstacles in a free engine.
1 hour or moreAt homeFairly easy to start
Questions
How much does making video games cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, and there is nothing to pay each month either.
How much time does making video games take?
About 5 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Can I do making video games at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is making video games good for beginners?
It takes a bit more setting up than most hobbies. A good first session: Make a tiny game where a square jumps over obstacles in a free engine.
Do I need other people for making video games?
No. It works fine on your own.