Learning game development is hard.

It’s a profession that combines many skills like art, coding, marketing, and sales. That’s what I discovered the first time I tried to make my own version of Call of Duty. However, I’m grateful for all the experience I gained — experience that made me a better developer.

I tried to do everything by myself, but you don’t have to repeat the same mistakes — thanks to the free content from amazing creators who can guide you and save you much pain, time, and resources.

Brackeys

Famous for its high-quality tutorials on Unity — now focusing on Godot — has made learning game development accessible to beginners through well-structured, easy-to-follow videos. The channel covers a wide range of topics, from basic scripting to advanced 3D modeling and game mechanics.

Code Monkey

A solo game developer who has made a name for himself on YouTube by providing practical, example-driven tutorials on Unity and C#. His content is targeted at beginners and mid-level developers who prefer a hands-on learning approach. His videos are concise and focused, often centered around creating specific game mechanics or features that can be directly applied to personal projects.

Thomas Brush

An indie game developer and YouTube creator known for his work on games like Pinstripe and Once Upon a Coma. On his YouTube channel, he shares a wealth of knowledge about the creative and business aspects of game development. Thomas offers insights into a variety of topics, including game design, storytelling, and the process of bringing a game from concept to market. He also provides advice on marketing, monetization, and sustaining a career in the game development space.

So, save yourself time, money and resources studying Game Dev in college and just binge these YouTube channels.

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