Behind the scenes of Silo 7, an arcade puzzler born in the GMTK Game Jam 2026: rules, forty sectors, the Recycler and LรVE 2D.
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MonoGame: build a 2D game in C# with the successor to XNA
If you have ever touched XNA, you know the pattern: one game class, one method that updates the logic, one method that draws, all of it running in C#. MonoGame keeps that exact idea and carries it further than Microsoft did. The framework is open source, it runs on...
Godot 4 or Unity: which engine for your first game in 2026
Licensing, language, 2D, 3D, web and console export: we compare Godot 4.6 and Unity 6.4 to help you choose the engine for a first game in 2026.
Host an HTML5 game for free: itch.io, GitHub Pages, Netlify
itch.io, GitHub Pages or Netlify: where to host an HTML5 game for free in 2026, with each platform’s real limits and the traps to avoid.
AI and indie games: what you can really automate in 2026
Steam, itch.io and the EU AI Act: what AI can really automate in an indie game in 2026, what to keep human, and the real cost of disclosure.
GMTK Game Jam 2026: two games, one countdown
A look back at our GMTK Game Jam 2026 entries: Emberfall and Silo 7, two LÖVE 2D games built around the COUNT DOWN theme.
Build a 2D game with Phaser 4: a step-by-step guide
Phaser 4 is out: here is how to code your first playable 2D browser game step by step โ scene, sprites, arcade physics, collisions and score.
Designing captivating game levels: the keys to level design
Pacing, reading the space, difficulty curve: here is how to design levels that guide the player and keep them wanting more.
The fundamental principles of game design: what makes a game truly good
Core loop, feedback, balancing, player at the centre: these are the principles that separate a decent game from a memorable one.
Introduction to game design: understanding the craft behind every great game
Game design is the art of shaping how a game feels to play. Here is what a game designer really does, and how to get started from scratch.
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