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StickyMental Health in Games Resource List

After having a blast making the personal games resource list , I decided to compile a list of games, articles and other...

started by Vaida Dec 15, 2015

22 replies

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ScotterMonkey

57 days ago

StickyTipFavorite Game Making Tools

Thought it might be fun to have a thread where everyone could share their favorite tools for making games. I'm gonna use...

started by flankstaek Dec 02, 2015 Last page

133 replies

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-X-ScornGames

67 days ago

StickyTipCreating a GIF for your game

Since many people on itch.io used animated cover images I figure we should have a thread with some GIF creating resource...

started by leafo Dec 28, 2015 Last page

26 replies

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investus.itch.io

Feb 01, 2025

StickyTipDistributing pre-release builds with itch.io

I see a lot of devs using a mix of these techniques to distribute early builds of their games/tools: .zip or installer i...

started by Amos Jan 10, 2016

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StickyPersonal Games Resource List

Since itch.io is full of very interesting personal games, I thought it would be the best place to post something like th...

started by Vaida Dec 04, 2015

18 replies

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IshikuraKanako

Jan 01, 2024

ProgrammingAdvice on choosing the right PC for game development

Hi, I'm very new to games development, haven't even really started yet. The issue is my current machine is too slow for...

started by ProfFarnsworth May 16, 2024

1 reply

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mid

May 16, 2024

Unity Problem: Lighting

Hello! i am making game in unity and i use bake light in every scene i have problem that i want to turn off the light on...

started by Cubix Shadows May 13, 2024

15 replies

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Cubix Shadows

May 14, 2024

ProgrammingGames Fanmade Transplantation / Remake / Reboot?

You Can Like Fanmade Transplantation / Remake / Reboot Games? ▲Games ◆List ■NES Dragon Warrior Dragon Warrior II D...

started by nemesislivezx May 11, 2024

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RPG Game...NSFW or Not...that is the question

So I got going with my first mayor effort with game dev, and I have been working on developing and RPG game, in a stile...

started by mr_muerto May 09, 2024

1 reply

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EclecticInk

May 11, 2024

DesignOn the Usage of Shields in a Text Only Role Playing Game

During my work on the text-only video game that I'm designing, I've stumbled upon a question that I've always left unans...

started by Turnus May 06, 2024

4 replies

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Eldwood

May 08, 2024

WritingGame Development in 2024

Game Development industry in 2024 What do you think? No matter how we play games, the game engine industry is affecting...

started by Uju Studio May 05, 2024

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My HTML5 prototype is running slow

Hi everyone, today I have uploaded a part of my game (the project is private) to see how it would perform. Unfortunately...

started by Titanwork Feb 04, 2021

23 replies

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Diego Orellana

May 04, 2024

ProgrammingHow to make a point and click in game maker studio?

Hiya, I'm a beginner game dev and just getting into programming! My goal is to eventually be able to make a point-and-cl...

started by sugarlube Apr 21, 2024

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ProgrammingPlayer Tools and Items Limitation

There are games where a player has different abilities and powerups to give them an advantage in gameplay. A lot of 2D S...

started by MagusCurt Apr 20, 2024

1 reply

315 views

redonihunter

Apr 20, 2024

ProgrammingHow to save data?

Hello! How I can save data on itch.io ? Cookies, Local storage is bad idea, cause uploading a new build of your game cha...

started by Defentures Oct 11, 2018

12 replies

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codedread

Apr 19, 2024

ProgrammingAny "oldschool" C++ gamedev forum/discord?

All my games are written in C++ using my own game engine systems. It makes a lot of fun, but it's kinda a lonely hobby...

started by Daniel Brendel Jun 15, 2023

7 replies

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cpu_governor

Apr 18, 2024

Help with bots in C3

Hi everyone, here I am answering people's questions that have crossed over from this article. If you have any questions...

started by Pizberry Apr 18, 2024

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ProgrammingWould it be impractical to code a game that is running a 2d and 3d version of th...

As a new game developer I know I'm filled with a lot of big ideas so before I go spending hours trying to brute force my...

started by tic458 Apr 12, 2024

4 replies

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redonihunter

Apr 14, 2024

ProgrammingConsolidation (A new game I'm working on)

Already begun programming a new but simple game. So the basic premise of the game is that you play as a dark bluish-purp...

started by GodwayGames Mar 13, 2024

7 replies

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GodwayGames

Apr 07, 2024

ProgrammingUsing AI to Build a RPG Game Town - Rosebud AI Tutorial

This is how to customize your own AI Town using Rosebud game template. Join Lisha, our founder, as she changes the NPCs...

started by Rosebud AI Gamemaker Apr 02, 2024

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How many programs would I need to begin developing my own game?

Hey guys, I'm relatively new to this site. I've only known about it since about September of last year. I'm mainly here...

started by R34CTz Mar 29, 2024

6 replies

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Magicsofa

Apr 01, 2024

Marketingadvertising

advertising is a whole new level for gamedev and artists very hard to get noticed much for example here on itch.io I get...

started by coa Jan 09, 2024

6 replies

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16bitnights

Mar 29, 2024

MarketingIdeas for Marketing and Promotion?

It's very hard to promote my game and i'm confused on what to do. My game is called Cubic Void and I kinda need some ide...

started by BlobbyWT Mar 26, 2024

8 replies

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Hodslate

Mar 29, 2024

ProgrammingHow to switch camera and control between multiple characters like in FIFA? (Cons...

I'm making a game, and so multiple characters are involved, which the player can use at any minute by pressing SHIFT. Bu...

started by Pizberry Mar 27, 2024

2 replies

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Pizberry

Mar 28, 2024

Godot 2.5D Basic Movement ( Beginner ) Question

How do I make the character rotate 360 degrees (like Sonic) when jumping? I used this video: Example

started by zoranmilenkovic Mar 24, 2024

4 replies

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zoranmilenkovic

Mar 27, 2024

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