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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

128 replies

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o139

19 days ago

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

16,189 views

IshikuraKanako

Jan 01, 2024

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

25 replies

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Jackyfied

Jan 15, 2023

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

20 replies

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GamesByJack

Dec 01, 2022

Programmingemscripten generated wasm, has the header when uploaded to itch

I have this demo: https://monkyyy.itch.io/test-wasm-missle-command?secret=lyLkgrYymmtOgaMemNiQTkvf... but enscipten by d...

started by monkyyy Dec 27, 2023

2 replies

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monkyyy

Dec 28, 2023

Want to learn

I am just a newbie to game dev i want to leanr and explore the diverse tech DO anyone got any tips or can help me to str...

started by kalpesh269 Nov 27, 2023

4 replies

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Jeroen P. Broks

Dec 27, 2023

A plea to developers. Don't only use WASD.

I'm not sure if this is the most suitable forum but I've posted here in the hopes that the most devs will see it. I'm le...

started by Steampunkdemon Dec 17, 2023

14 replies

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mid

Dec 27, 2023

DesignWorking on a game...but my idea changes every single day

I cant help it. My vision for the game changes every single day. I'm trying to just lay the groundwork for what I know w...

started by seeders Nov 30, 2023

6 replies

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Snakey33

Dec 17, 2023

Humans for Unity??

Hello, a fellow dev here. I wanted to ask the dev community how do you get human models into your game made in unity? Fo...

started by Alex X Nov 29, 2023

1 reply

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The Voices Games

Dec 17, 2023

ProgrammingAI assisted development

I remember the days as an indie dev where I had to crack open my trusty art package and draw something awful and often u...

started by mrmop44 Dec 15, 2023

9 replies

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redonihunter

Dec 17, 2023

ProgrammingI made my own tile drawing algorithm that doesn't require layer permutations

Each layer is only a max of 4 images: There is one image per transparent corner. 0.png has no transparent corners, 1.png...

started by seeders Dec 03, 2023

2 replies

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seeders

Dec 13, 2023

ProgrammingQuestions from an absolute beginner - where to begin?

Dear all, absolute beginner here. I'm looking for recommendations on software to use for my first project - I'm grateful...

started by nagymarci Nov 30, 2023

4 replies

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lsr.goat

Dec 12, 2023

TipHow do I make you fall in love with a fictional character?

Greetings! We at Roomah Gaming are passionate on creating art that has emotional value! We are currently building " Orig...

started by Roomah Gaming Nov 27, 2023

2 replies

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kbrecordzz

Dec 12, 2023

TipRealism is NOT fun: Gabe Newell YT video

Gabe Newell (Valve) briefly explains how to create fun and immersive games

started by matt.chad Dec 12, 2023

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TipCan You Spare Some Advice For An Aspiring VN Dev?

Hiya! I want to make a VN, but need a tiny bit of direction. I may have broken my brain by over researching. I was out h...

started by Kokolei Sep 27, 2023

10 replies

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redonihunter

Dec 12, 2023

Random Game Ideas

A lot of people want to make games but don't know what to make. A lot of people also think of great game ideas but never...

started by Ben Allen Nov 30, 2015 Last page

39 replies

19,736 views

Hodslate

Dec 12, 2023

ProgrammingNeed help

Hello everybody I ran into a major problem will making final fantasy vii 2d demake which some of the background are 3d r...

started by weapon 85 Dec 06, 2023

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Web game hosting questions

I am working on a new web game, which for several reasons needs to be hosted elsewhere. Does this rule out creating an i...

started by danblack Nov 22, 2023

4 replies

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danblack

Nov 26, 2023

Want to get into dev

I looked into it and it all seems scary tbh lol. I do some pixelart and ive looked into C# slightly but was wondering if...

started by mike2056 Oct 12, 2021

30 replies

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Clover Smith

Nov 22, 2023

WHICH one should i make

I am making a pokemon game besied on the dorkly shorts ( by the way you should check on them they are nice) Which engine...

started by weapon 85 Nov 18, 2023

2 replies

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weapon 85

Nov 18, 2023

How to make 3d models

I am making a game in unity it a 3d game but i nedd 3d model and i do not want to download any please how do i make 3d m...

started by weapon 85 Nov 06, 2023

4 replies

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Jmystigan

Nov 14, 2023

TipSimple Devlog for a Finished Game

Does anyone want to read the post-based devlog to my newest game Grubby Glass Grubs ? Maybe it can help people learn mor...

started by Deepysingh800 Games Nov 13, 2023

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DesignSome advice for a new developer?

Here's my situation. I've made my passion project and I truly and deeply believe that it is a very lovely game to play...

started by MadPriest Nov 12, 2023

2 replies

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MadPriest

Nov 12, 2023

Workaround for getting Clipboard Content In-Game

Hello there! As the title suggests, I'm trying to get the clipboard content in an online game on itch.io. If I try to do...

started by doppelgangerregnagleppod Aug 11, 2022

1 reply

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Patashu

Nov 10, 2023

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