Track dev progress, boost workflow, and stay organized while building and managing your indie game projects.
Managing time and dodging burnout are two of the trickiest parts of being an indie game developer. From solo devs to small teams, it’s easy to get wrapped up in ambitious projects and late-night coding sprints. I know the grind…
Sticking with a big project for months, or even years, can test your patience and drive. Whether you’re working on a passion project, chipping away at game development, cycling through a training plan, or handling repetitive shifts, staying pumped over…
Managing the scope of a solo indie game project can be pretty tricky, especially when your inspiration keeps coming up with new ideas. It’s easy to fall into the trap of “just one more feature,” and that’s when scope creep…
If you’re building projects all by yourself, juggling design and programming can feel like running two marathons at the same time. I’ve been there plenty of times. Designing what the user sees while also handling all the code that powers…
Solo game development can feel like a wild ride, especially when you’re juggling coding, art, music, testing, and, oh yeah, trying to have a life outside your computer screen. Whether you’re aiming to get your indie title noticed or just…
Working on a long-term indie game isn’t just about killer gameplay or pixelperfect art. The code behind the scenes plays a big part in how things turn out, especially as projects stretch over months, or even years. Technical debt is…
Choosing a game engine can be one of the biggest decisions for any indie game developer. The right engine sets the vibe for your project and really shapes how smoothly the rest of your development adventure goes. With so many…
Scope creep in game development is a notorious villain. Imagine starting with a clear vision for your game, only to see it expand beyond recognition. Scope creep happens when additional tasks sneak their way into the project without proper evaluation…
Introduction to Game Development Game development is the art and science of creating interactive digital entertainment. It combines programming, storytelling, design, animation, sound, and marketing to deliver engaging experiences for players. Whether you’re building 2D pixel art games or immersive…