Welcome to our first annual game jam presented by Quarl. Everyone is welcome to participate whatever your level of game design experience. We plan to do this annually so you can always practice up for next year.
The signal is getting stronger...
Once the theme is announced let it inspire you and make a game! Be sure to leave some time at the end for exporting your project and submit your game properly. Web export is preferable. If you miss the deadline holler at Quarl and we can get you in.
After the submission deadline we will play the games for Fun Friday and vote on the best ones. We will consider the following categories:
Scratch is a beginner-friendly, visual programming platform designed by MIT and primarily used for creating simple games and interactive animations. It uses a block-based interface to teach programming concepts, making it ideal for kids and newcomers.
Platform: Browser-based.
Free Use: Completely free to use.
Construct 3 is a 2D-focused game engine that uses a visual scripting interface, making it accessible for those without coding experience. It supports a range of export options, including HTML5, Android, iOS, and more.
Platform: Browser-based.
Free Use: Offers a free plan with limited features, with premium plans for advanced options.
RPG Maker specializes in creating 2D role-playing games, providing a rich library of assets and tools tailored for RPG design. It uses a point-and-click interface, simplifying the development of traditional RPG elements like dialogue, quests, and combat.
Platform: Application-based (Windows, macOS).
Free Use: Limited free trials are available, but a license is typically required for ongoing use.
Ren'Py is a visual novel engine designed for creating interactive story-driven games with branching narratives. It uses a simple scripting language, ideal for those without programming experience, and also supports Python for more advanced customization. Ren'Py is highly popular among indie developers, especially for visual novels and dating sims.
Platform: Application-based (Windows, macOS, Linux).
Free Use: Completely free to use with no licensing fees.
GameMaker (formerly GameMaker Studio) is a versatile 2D engine that combines visual scripting with a custom scripting language (GML). It’s popular for creating 2D games and supports a wide variety of platforms for export.
Platform: Application-based (Windows, macOS).
Free Use: Free version available with limited features; paid versions unlock more tools and export options.
Godot is an open-source, highly flexible game engine supporting 2D and 3D game development. It’s widely praised for its lightweight design, powerful scene system, and visual scripting options alongside GDScript, C#, and C++ support.
Platform: Application-based (Windows, macOS, Linux).
Free Use: Completely free and open-source, with no licensing fees.
Unity is one of the most popular game engines globally, used for creating both 2D and 3D games across a wide array of platforms. Known for its vast asset store, C# scripting, and robust community, it’s suitable for both beginners and advanced developers.
Platform: Application-based (Windows, macOS).
Free Use: Offers a free tier for individual developers or small studios; paid licenses required for high revenue projects or additional features.
Unreal Engine is a powerful engine specializing in high-quality 3D graphics and realistic environments. It’s known for its visual scripting system, Blueprints, and its use in AAA games, VR, and architectural visualization.
Platform: Application-based (Windows, macOS).
Free Use: Free to use until your project earns over $1 million in revenue, at which point a royalty fee is applied.
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Audio Editing:
Video Editing:
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Generators:
Who is Quarl? Quinton and Karl
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