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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

66 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

Tip[2D] How to Make your Camera follow your Player

Introduction: As a beginner, me and my team of three have taken up our very first 2D platformer project for our B. Tech...

started by Abhinav Apr 17, 2021

4 replies

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vinayakmathur

Apr 17, 2021

ProgrammingCan you recommend a cheap server hosting service for indie games?

Can you recommend a cheap server hosting service for indie games? I've tried playfab multiplayer services, but I'm only...

started by Xcrypt Apr 11, 2021

2 replies

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Synzorasize

Apr 16, 2021

ProgrammingTutorial on buttons in unity

Buttons in unity To insert a button, right click in the Scene Hierarchy and go to Create → UI → Button . If you do n...

started by piyushchourasia05 Apr 15, 2021

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DesignUnity - tutorial for simple game menu

Hello Gamers. This tutorial will be focused on how you can create simple game menu for your game in Unity. This Tutorial...

started by CasualClicks Apr 15, 2021

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ProgrammingIs there a good BASIC Fantasy Console with supports maps that function like TIC-...

I help another member to ask the following question. I am looking forward to some help. Thanks. ( https://itch.io/jam/ja...

started by david.JamIsFun Apr 15, 2021

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ProgrammingGdevelop in 3D

Hello. i have a question where is a no-code 3D game engine with a scripting method like gdevelop?

started by markcopperman78 Apr 14, 2021

1 reply

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firecat

Apr 14, 2021

TipHow to sculpt a Terrain in unity

1. In the GameObjects tab select 3D and select Terrain. 2. Keep the Terrain selected from the Hierarchy and on the inspe...

started by fiza234 Apr 12, 2021

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ProgrammingCamera Following a Moving Object in UNITY

CAMERA FOLLOWING AN OBJECTS MOVEMENT Akshat Singh-20BCG10037 Nehal Pal-20BCG10070 Creating an object and Plane surface...

started by Akshat Singh BCG Apr 11, 2021

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TipLightsabers For Dummies (in Unity Game Engine)

I know there are several tutorials for making lightsabers but not all of them are for beginners (like me) who just want...

started by George20BCG10019 Apr 10, 2021

2 replies

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George20BCG10019

Apr 11, 2021

DesignWhat was your first game experience like?

Would love to hear some stories!! Did you learn anything with your first game dev experience? Any joys? Nightmares? Anyt...

started by bunbutts Jan 20, 2021

12 replies

891 views

16bitnights

Apr 10, 2021

MarketingHow to get more players playing your game?

I wonder how I can get more players playing my games. Is there anything I can do for that end?

started by Xcrypt Mar 29, 2021

5 replies

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hseiken

Apr 09, 2021

DesignUh can ya'll pick some food for my game

Repost because, wrong topic- Can ya'll recommend sugar / dessert / pastry foods or drinks for a new game I'm making? I d...

started by VeeVee Mar 20, 2021

4 replies

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hseiken

Apr 09, 2021

TipBITLIEFE game like creating?

How to create a text life simulator like a game for IOS and androids? Please advise, I have an idea to make something su...

started by mavpa Apr 07, 2021

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TipActive Ragdolls; What Are They And How They Work - Video

Took the last week away from developing 'Days With Dino', to make this 10 minute video, going over the what, why and how...

started by BirdmaskStudio Apr 05, 2021

2 replies

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evilsn

Apr 06, 2021

MarketingHow can I attract more people to my game if it's 18+?

I have pages in various social networks, I talk about my project, I use my design in advertising. But the problem is tha...

started by Yareel dev Mar 31, 2021

1 reply

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firecat

Apr 02, 2021

How can I optimize my game number of files?

I've sent an email to support to request for a file amount increase but so far no response. I've used RPg Maker MZ to de...

started by nanidesuu Apr 02, 2021

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Where is a easy to use 3D game engine?

Hello, Where is a easy to use 3D game engine?

started by markcopperman78 Mar 27, 2021

6 replies

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firecat

Mar 28, 2021

ArtModular Village Level Design with +100 Models for free

Hi, Iam Zsky and I made 3d models for free to help you guys to create games, the last model I made is a level design wit...

started by Zsky Mar 27, 2021

2 replies

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Zsky

Mar 27, 2021

Programmingbest 5 Games Engines?

put your best 5 games engines or 6 best games engines (for you)!

started by ZackW3 Jan 20, 2021

42 replies

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ZackW3

Mar 27, 2021

Programming[Unity] Enemy following player script

Hi, I'm trying to make a game in Unity2D and I need the enemies to follow the player when they are close enoguh. For tha...

started by alexmmusic Mar 24, 2021

1 reply

498 views

Midnight Spire Games

Mar 24, 2021

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