How to Make a Video Game All By Yourself
10 steps, just you and a computer

Easy to read, lots of information and it really takes you step by step through the process of how to make a videogame. This is exactly what i needed a couple of years ago when i knew i wanted to make videogames but had no clue about where to begin. I still brushed up on some great lessons and learne......more

This is one of those books where, naïvely and despite the length, I wanted it to be exactly what it said on the tin. It's not. It's very useful if you're trying to make an indie game and know what you're doing, but for those of us who are hapless n00bs, it won't help that much. That said, it is a ve......more

A fun and inspirational read with an overview of the creative process for people new to game development—or game ideation, really. Includes lots of advice, best practices, and things to consider before you start creating. A good resource to revisit for some "you got this" motivation. Also helpful fo......more

Short and sweet book you can read in an afternoon. Lots of practical tips to keep you on task and in right mindset when undertaking a solo development project.......more