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Is Java good for gaming?

Java isn’t widely used in video game development, but it is the main programming language used to make mobile Android games. Web-based games also use Java, in conjunction with Flash. Lua is a multi-platform language that is considered lightweight and easy to learn.

Can Java make games?

Java is widely used by indie game development companies and for creating mobile games. And it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, given how versatile the language is and given its rich collection of open-source material. Many of the world’s top mobile games have been developed in Java.

What is the best game engine for 2D games?

Unity is one of the most used game engines of all time, and many people are already familiar with it. The engine is built around making 3D games, but Unity is also good for 2D as well. It has a massive community full of helpful tutorials, and it also has the Unity Asset Store, which is full of useful tools and assets to help game development.

Should you choose a 2D or 3D engine?

There is a reason why most indie games are 2D, flat games like platformers, top downs, or isometrics are just better for small or solo teams. If you are planning to be part of a small game dev team, or if you’re a solo developer, picking out a 2D engine is a good choice.

What is the best platform for making 2D games?

— Duncan Drummond, Risk of Rain Unity is one of the main platforms for popular indie games, and while it has impressive 3D capabilities, there are dozens of fantastic 2D games built in the engine, too.

What’s the best game engine for beginners?

RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU… Mark Essen, creator of Nidhogg and Nidhogg 2, says GameMaker is great for beginners because scripting is pretty open-ended, and Yoyo Games has a wealth of tutorials and guides to help folks get set up quickly. A marketplace also offers add-ons to customize the engine to build a platformer or top-down RPG.