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Hobbies like making video games

The 30 hobbies closest to making video games in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.

Closest matchCreative coding

Write short programs that draw moving patterns, generative art and web toys.

Alike: Both creative and brainy.

Different: Easier to do alone.

More like making video games

Coding side projectsFree to start, then $10/mo · 4 hours a weekMore useful day to day.
Data visualisationFree to start · 3 hours a weekQuicker first wins.
Robotics$100 to start · 4 hours a weekCosts more to start. More hands-on.
Hacking challengesFree to start, then $10/mo · 4 hours a weekMore competitive. More about the doing than the result.
Music visualisationFree to start · 3 hours a weekMore rhythmic and repetitive. Quicker first wins.
3D printing$250 to start · 3 hours a weekCosts more to start. More hands-on.
Electronics & Arduino$50 to start · 3 hours a weekCosts more to start. More hands-on.
CNC & laser cutting$300 to start · 3 hours a weekCosts more to start. More hands-on.
Ham radio$150 to start · 2 hours a weekCosts more to start. More about following a method.
Home automation$80 to start · 2 hours a weekCosts more to start. More useful day to day.
PC building$800 to start · 2 hours a weekCosts more to start. More hands-on.
Combat robotics$250 to start · 4 hours a weekCosts more to start. More competitive.
Retro computing$80 to start · 2 hours a weekCosts more to start. More about collecting.
FPV drones$450 to start · 4 hours a weekCosts more to start. More time outside.
Mechanical keyboards$100 to start · 1 hour a weekCosts more to start. More about collecting.
Drone flying$300 to start · 2 hours a weekCosts more to start. More time outside.
Film & game scoring$100 to start · 4 hours a weekCosts more to start. More hands-on.
ScreenwritingFree to start, then $5/mo · 3 hours a weekMore relaxing. Off screen.
Fiction writingFree to start, then $5/mo · 3 hours a weekMore relaxing. Less to learn up front.
2D animation$60 to start · 3 hours a weekCosts more to start. More rhythmic and repetitive.
Board game design$20 to start · 3 hours a weekOff screen. More hands-on.
Inventing languagesFree to start · 3 hours a weekMore relaxing. Off screen.
SongwritingFree to start, then $5/mo · 3 hours a weekOff screen. More relaxing.
Blogging & newslettersFree to start, then $5/mo · 3 hours a weekEasier on the brain. More rhythmic and repetitive.
Digital illustration$300 to start · 3 hours a weekCosts more to start. More relaxing.
Home recording$150 to start · 4 hours a weekCosts more to start. More hands-on.
Making videosFree to start, then $10/mo · 5 hours a weekLess to learn up front. Quicker first wins.
Podcasting$60 to start · 3 hours a weekCosts more to start. Easier on the brain.
Synth DIY$80 to start · 3 hours a weekCosts more to start. More hands-on.

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Hobbies like making video games: questions

What hobbies are like making video games?

The closest are Creative coding, Coding side projects, Data visualisation, Robotics and Hacking challenges. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.

What's an easier hobby like making video games?

Data visualisation is close to making video games and quicker to pick up.

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