Want to become a game developer? Start with these free courses

Unity Learn by Unity
The official platform from the creators of Unity is the perfect place to start. It doesn’t just explain how the game engine works; you immediately dive into practice. The lessons cover everything from interface basics to creating simple scenes, and then advanced 3D projects. It’s ideal for those who want to truly understand the engine’s mechanics rather than just following tutorials.

Code Your First Game by Udemy
This Udemy course shows that you don’t need to be an experienced programmer to create your first game. It explains the logic step by step, not just “code,” and lets you feel the process: you’re not just learning; you’re building a game from scratch.

Introduction to Game Development by Codecademy
In this course, you will learn the basics of game design and how to turn ideas into ready-made concepts for developers and artists. The course covers gameplay development, including game mechanics, artificial intelligence, and user experience, as well as working with graphical and audio assets.

Unity Tutorial: Introduction by Microsoft Learn
The Microsoft course is short but comprehensive. It introduces Unity through the lens of C# and shows how programming logic translates into character and object behavior.

Data-Driven Strategies in Video Game Development by Alison
Alison offers a course on what often goes unnoticed—analytics and strategies in game development. It explains how developers use data to make games more engaging and keep players coming back. This is useful for those interested not only in creation but also in project development.

Unity 3D Game Development by Cursa
This is a course on creating a third-person shooter in Unity 3D. You will master project setup, animations, character control, effects, sound, and the user interface, and upon completion, you will have a complete game prototype.

Game Development by edX
edX hosts courses from universities and studios, allowing you to choose a direction based on your interest—from level design to gameplay programming. The format is flexible, the materials are at an academic level, but explained accessibly. An excellent choice for those who want to develop systematically.

How to Make a Video Game on YouTube by Brackeys
The famous YouTube guide by Brackeys is not just a series of lessons; it’s a true cult for beginners. In short and clear videos, the author explains how to build a game from scratch in Unity, making the process easy and inspiring.