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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

54 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

63 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

ProgrammingHelp! Problem in GMS 2

Help! I have a problem with GMS 2. I don't have a project file, but i have a executable .zip file. And it is not project...

started by Volly_ Nov 30, 2020

1 reply

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Wysteria

Nov 30, 2020

i need help naming my new game

im bad at naming games XD

started by Lilshot Nov 30, 2020

1 reply

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Lilshot

Nov 30, 2020

ProgrammingUnity Analytics availability for games on Itch

I am developing a game in Unity that I’d like to host on Itch, but it’s very important that I have access to the Uni...

started by poris64 Nov 26, 2020

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about Dulst?

anyone familar with this site, if someone made a card game there how would they share it on itch, and anyone know some t...

started by Cinos Nov 24, 2020

4 replies

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Cinos

Nov 25, 2020

Game making

I want to make a 2D pixel puzzle game and I am new to the game making scene so what should I use? Thanks!

started by pengo mango Nov 19, 2020

2 replies

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pengo mango

Nov 20, 2020

so i have an idea for a game, here is a rough pitch

>the game is 3D and first person, its like skyrim in a way (with magic and weapons and enimies) >you play as medivel kni...

started by Amelia Nov 15, 2020

4 replies

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Amelia

Nov 18, 2020

DesignWorking only with free open source in 2021... possible?

Well I am already thinking about next year, even late but not so considering 2020 was nontypical year right? I have a Ma...

started by Gustavo Nov 09, 2020

17 replies

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Gustavo

Nov 18, 2020

making games on a chromebook.

am trying to make a game but with a chromebook its been so hard, could you please tell me if you can make one on a chrom...

started by Australian jojo Nov 03, 2020

6 replies

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Brin

Nov 15, 2020

Game title

HELLO ITCH.IO COMMUNITY! Ok, to cut to the chase: I need a cool name for a rhythm game I am working on . I'm not very go...

started by digifox Nov 06, 2020

8 replies

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digifox

Nov 11, 2020

ArtRelease free game with open source code using art which costs money

Hello, everyone. I am developing a game for CS50 final project. I used free art from couple artist on this website. It s...

started by Heathro Oct 02, 2020

9 replies

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Heathro

Nov 04, 2020

Godot beginner question

Hey guys. I'm new to development and I just wanted to ask where is the best place to get assets for Godot? and also is t...

started by Deleted Account Sep 06, 2020

4 replies

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Deleted Account

Nov 02, 2020

DesignMy experience developing Redd's Runaway

Hey everyone! So I'm keeping a devlog of my journey developing my first commercial game, Redd's Runaway ( https://itch.i...

started by nestor-2099 Oct 05, 2020 Last page

24 replies

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nestor-2099

Oct 27, 2020

Does anyone use 64x64 for tileset and character size?

(for RPG games) Does anyone use 64x64 for tileset and character size? or most prefer 32 x 32? and what game engine norma...

started by kaizen101 Oct 16, 2020

2 replies

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kaizen101

Oct 27, 2020

Sorting game object in front of canvas

how do I sort game object in front of canvas? notice that Render Mode set to screen space - overlay hope you have anothe...

started by Ibrahimogod Oct 24, 2020

3 replies

458 views

Ibrahimogod

Oct 27, 2020

What kind of game to make?

Hi. I am trying to become an indie game developer, but I can't seem to finish a game. I always end up getting somewhat b...

started by Leet Unova Jun 30, 2020

8 replies

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Sleeping Zebu Games Inc.

Oct 25, 2020

MarketingApp not appearing in search or anywhere on Itch

So I released this: https://heartsynthdev.itch.io/sound It doesn't appear anywhere in search or on the store. Any ideas?

started by heartsynth Oct 21, 2020

5 replies

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heartsynth

Oct 23, 2020

How to flip CollisionShape2D position together with Sprite in Godot?

Hello, How to switch sides of enemy's weak spot (collisionshape2d) when it approaches some cliffs and turns around? I'd...

started by Don4t45 Oct 13, 2020

3 replies

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PracticalGameDev

Oct 14, 2020

TipHow to make a horror game for the absolute beginner (Unity)

Hi, This is from the beginning with no knowledge and trying not to include any coding ! Series has just started and uplo...

started by 8080 Oct 14, 2020

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ProgrammingDear Gamedevelopers, what do you look for in a gamekit??

Hi, I was looking for information on what goes into a gamekit( a complete assetpack to help with 2D visuals), but I figu...

started by Clout Myriad Oct 11, 2020

10 replies

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Clout Myriad

Oct 13, 2020

TipHow to use Construct game engine

check out my tutorial series to get started.

started by Xanderwood Oct 13, 2020

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