Thank you for the kind words a appreciate it ❤️
For software in the game making I used the Construct 3 game engine which is compatible with some 3D and full 2D compatibility. Super easy to use.
For sound and editing I suggest Audacity and make music with Cakewalk, Beepbox, or FL Studio, those are ones that I recommend.
For a 3D game I suggest modeling in Blender.
For a 2D game I suggest something simple and inexpensive. Expensive does not equal better in the slightest. You could get away with MSpaint lol
And for storytelling and ideas I made a lengthy post in my Victim Exe comment section for some words of wisdom.
Good luck I can wait to see what you can make!