If you’re curious about the software--or game development in general--consider picking up this Unity 2D Game Developer Bundle, which offers 15 hours of coursework for just $40.

In part two of this tutorial we look at adding hazards, multiple platforms, ground detection and much more to create a basic but fun platformer.

This final installment discusses how to add levels, collectibles and more to finish a simple 2D platformer for Android! All assets and scripts included.

Unity Technologies has announced new 2D tools and workflow for the Unity engine and editor for those who create 2D games. Now in beta, the first iteration of the 2D tools will be released with the ...

Unity is one of the most popular game engines in the world, used to create both 2D and 3D games. In this 100-second crash ...

Genre: Platformer, survival horror, puzzle, etc. 2D vs. 3D: 3D games are more difficult to make, particularly if you don't want to use premade tools. Premise: An interesting story keeps players ...

You can also make 2D games with Unity (more on that in a second), but Cocos2D is a bit easier to get into if you're just starting out (and you already know C++, obviously).

That said, if you’re making a 2D game and don’t need all of the features of Unity, GameMaker is an excellent choice. By restricting its platform, GameMaker is able to make normally complex ...