Tutorials, postmortems, and insights for indie game developers.
Unreal Engine powers 31% of all Steam revenue. A solo developer used it to sell 2.5 million copies. Here is everything indie developers need to know about using Unreal in 2026, from licensing to hardware to the features that actually matter.
Over 19,000 games hit Steam in 2025. Standing out requires more than a good game. Here's everything you need to know about marketing your indie game in 2026, with real numbers, timelines, and budget breakdowns.
Unity had the worst year of any game engine in 2023. Two years later, the runtime fee is dead, Unity 6 is shipping, and the roadmap looks ambitious. Here is where things actually stand.
Godot 4.6 introduces the ObjectDB Profiler, a built-in runtime debugging tool that lets you snapshot live objects, diff them over time, and track memory leaks without guesswork.
GIFs outperform static images, publishers scout the hashtag every Monday, and most devs still get it wrong. Here's how to make #ScreenshotSaturday actually work for your game.
White flash on hit, sprite outlines, dissolve effects, and more. Six shader techniques you can add to your 2D game in an afternoon.
Zenva's Learn Godot in 2026 Humble Bundle packs 30 courses covering everything from platformers to Metroidvanias. Here's what's inside and whether it's worth your money.
A no-nonsense breakdown of the three biggest game engines for indie developers. Pricing, performance, learning curve, and the games that prove each one works.
A practical guide to making your first game, from choosing an engine to shipping a playable prototype. No experience required.
Every free resource you need to build a game in 48 hours. From sprite packs and 3D models to chiptune generators and particle editors, organized by category.
From Flash games on Newgrounds to the number one seller on Steam, McMillen's career is a masterclass in designing from passion and embracing the weird.
Solo developers and small studios are using AI voice tools to ship fully voiced games. Here is a practical guide to adding NPC dialogue, narration, and sound effects with ElevenLabs.