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Game Developer Roadmap

Learn game development from scratch. Master Unity or Unreal Engine, game design principles, 2D/3D art, and publishing. India's gaming industry is booming — be part of it.

6-9 months3-7 LPA → 20-45 LPA expected9 steps • 30 free resources
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Programming Basics for Games

3-4 weeks

Learn C# (for Unity) or C++ (for Unreal). Focus on variables, loops, classes, and OOP — game engines need you to think in objects.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Write C# or C++ code confidently
  • Understand OOP: classes, inheritance, polymorphism
  • Solve basic logic problems
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Mini-project

Build a text-based adventure game in the console with inventory, combat, and multiple endings.

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Unity Fundamentals

4-5 weeks

Master the Unity editor: GameObjects, components, scenes, prefabs, physics, and the inspector. Unity powers 70% of mobile games worldwide.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Navigate Unity editor and create scenes from scratch
  • Use GameObjects, components, and prefabs
  • Implement physics, collisions, and triggers
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Mini-project

Build a 2D platformer with player movement, enemies, collectibles, and 3 levels.

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2D Game Development

3-4 weeks

Master 2D game mechanics: sprite animation, tilemaps, parallax scrolling, particle effects, and UI systems.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Create smooth sprite animations and character controllers
  • Build tilemaps and level design tools
  • Implement game UI: menus, HUD, inventory
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Mini-project

Build a top-down RPG with tile-based maps, NPC dialogue, inventory system, and save/load.

4

3D Game Development

4-5 weeks

Level up to 3D: cameras, lighting, terrain, character controllers, and third-person/first-person mechanics.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Set up 3D environments with terrain and lighting
  • Build FPS and third-person character controllers
  • Implement 3D physics and raycasting
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Mini-project

Build a 3D FPS shooter with enemy AI, weapon switching, and a mini-map.

5

Game AI & Physics

2-3 weeks

Make your games feel alive. Learn pathfinding (A*), state machines, behavior trees, and advanced physics for realistic interactions.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Implement AI pathfinding with NavMesh or A*
  • Build enemy AI with state machines or behavior trees
  • Create physics-based puzzles and interactions
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Mini-project

Add smart enemy AI to your FPS: patrol routes, chase player, take cover, call for backup.

6

Game Art & Audio

2-3 weeks

Even if you're a programmer, understanding art pipelines helps. Learn sprite creation, 3D modeling basics, particle effects, and audio integration.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Create basic game art or find/modify free assets
  • Add sound effects and background music
  • Implement particle systems for visual polish
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Mini-project

Polish one of your games with custom art, sound effects, music, and particle effects. Make it feel professional.

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Multiplayer & Networking

3-4 weeks

Build games people play together. Learn client-server architecture, real-time sync, lag compensation, and lobby systems.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Build real-time multiplayer with client-server architecture
  • Handle lag compensation and state synchronization
  • Create lobby, matchmaking, and chat systems
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Mini-project

Build a multiplayer racing or battle game. Test with friends over the internet.

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Mobile Game Development

2-3 weeks

Mobile is the biggest gaming platform in India. Learn touch controls, optimization for low-end devices, ads/IAP integration, and Play Store publishing.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Optimize games for mobile devices and low RAM
  • Implement touch controls and mobile UI
  • Integrate ads and in-app purchases
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Mini-project

Port your best game to mobile. Add touch controls, optimize for 2GB RAM phones, integrate AdMob.

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Portfolio & Publishing

2-3 weeks

Ship your games. Learn to publish on Steam, Play Store, and itch.io. Build a portfolio that gets you hired or earns indie revenue.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Publish a game on itch.io or Google Play Store
  • Build a game development portfolio website
  • Create trailers and store listings that convert
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Mini-project

Publish your best game on itch.io and Play Store. Create a trailer, screenshots, and marketing plan.

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