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32 articles · Updated July 4, 2026

Finish a tiny game before dreaming up the big one. Scope is the number-one killer of indie projects.

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In Plain English publishes gaming tutorials and guides from working developers. Browse the articles below for game development topics, or explore related Explain guides for foundational concepts.

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Our gaming section covers game development, indie game creation, engines and tools, design patterns, and the business side of making games — all explained in plain English.

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Unity and Godot are the most beginner-friendly. Unity has a huge ecosystem and job market; Godot is free, open-source, and increasingly popular for 2D and indie games. Pick one and build something small.

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