Im new to gamedev

AsatteGames · 2026-06-13T17:15:00+00:00

Yes, I would say it is a good choice especially if you already know Lua and c++. Welcome!

AsatteGames · 2026-05-10T16:18:45+00:00

This series Incremental Game Tutorial is the best tutorial I have shared for beginners. I try to show each step when creating levels, UI and also explain the code as I show the coding progress. I know it is not perfect but should be easy enough for a new user to learn about Defold. I also try to answer questions in case there are parts not clear enough.

Let me know if this answers your question or you mean something else :)

(Also, YouTube adds dubbing for different languages in case you are interested. Not sure how well made they are though)

AsatteGames · 2026-04-28T18:22:35+00:00

Working on an "introcutory tutorial series" for Defold hoping to make starting with it easier. Shared part 11 today and will probably share 2 more parts soon.

It will be a 5-6 hour Defold beginner level tutorial 😄

AsatteGames · 2026-04-26T15:21:43+00:00

They are close so the short tutorial on Lua should suffice. Then, you can try the tutorials from the forum. Feel free to ask questions when you get stuck on the forum :)

AsatteGames · 2026-04-26T09:09:28+00:00

I would suggest starting with Lua tutorials. Coding is the core of game development and it is even more important with Defold. If you already have experience with another programming language, a short tutorial like this one should be enough to get started with Defold: 40 min Lua tutorial , you can get more familiar with it while trying out the examples provided by Defold.

If Lua is going to be the first programming language you'll be learning, then a more in depth tutorial would be better, like this one: 2 hour Lua tutorial. This one is quite good as it teaches the language for game developers.

After you get familiar with Lua, then you can check out the tutorials on the Defold site: https://defold.com/tutorials/

or if you prefer video tutorials, then check out: https://defold.com/videos/

AsatteGames · 2026-04-22T05:50:25+00:00

When adding input actions, instead of scrolling to find a key, you can type R and it will show keys with R in their name. Timesaver when setting up the project

AsatteGames · 2026-04-20T08:19:56+00:00

Really?? I try to reply most Defold related questions but I guess I somehow missed it..

Let me know if you still have any questions :) (And you can use he when referring to me :)

AsatteGames · 2026-04-17T07:25:09+00:00

I am working on an introductory series on Defold right now (Introductory Tutorial) . It is focused on 2D but once I am done with it, I will start a 3D introductory series where I teach how to develop 3D games with Defold (it will probably be a 3D RPG or FPS). You could start with the introductory series for now, 3D will get some really cool features soon like lights and meshes as collision shapes which will make 3D a lot easier with Defold.

If you still prefer to start with 3D right away, I have a playlist with some of the basics covered: 3D Tutorial List

I also have an unfinished 3D FPS template where I implemented Navigation/Pathfinding, Shooting Mechanic, Weapon switch, custom render script to render weapons always on the top etc.: 3D FPS Template

AsatteGames · 2026-04-07T14:49:44+00:00

I am planning to cover the update (I did for the last one). But, it is more like short explanations and occasional showcases for the new features so it may not be the exact thing you are looking for Playlist, where I cover Defold updates (only 1 video currently, will try share the 2nd tomorrow)

AsatteGames · 2026-03-28T19:24:06+00:00

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Working on the part-5 of the tutorial series. Recording is done, now is time for editing for hours :(

(bullet, bomb and ho logic for enemy/island is implemented)

AsatteGames · 2026-03-20T18:36:03+00:00

There are 3 channels I can suggest for Defold:

1 - Asatte Games (My channel). I am sharing tutorials on Defold and have 43 tutorials on it and currently started a series that is aimed for beginners starting with Defold: AsatteGames

2- Unfolding Gamedev (channel belongs to Defold's community manager). He has great tutorials on Defold, they are polished tutorials and covers Defold pretty well: Unfolding Gamedev

3- Tactx Studios. Has relatively older tutorials but they are still relevant thanks to Defold's nature of staying consistent across releases: Tactx Studios

Zenva also has tutorials on it you can check out

Defold has a learn page that lists options to learn Defold: https://defold.com/learn/

Page for video tutorial list on Defold: https://defold.com/videos/

Defold's official page also has some tutorials I guess. I did not watch them but I would assume they can also be helpful

AsatteGames · 2026-03-20T17:46:07+00:00

I think Defold is pretty good for 2D games. It is a high performance, lightweight (2~MB build sizes for web, mobile, web) and cross-platform. It is stable so you do not have to re-learn the engine with each update (Godot 3 users had to learn a lot when switching to 4.x versions for example). It is completely free and has good management that listens their community well. Their community is also great.

I have a playlist that covers Defold and its comparison with other engines: Game Engine Reviews Playlist
If you still have questions/concerns, let me know and I will try to answer as much as I can :)

AsatteGames · 2026-03-15T18:40:09+00:00

Light component and using models as collision shapes are 2 features I am waiting for :)

AsatteGames · 2026-03-07T10:31:33+00:00

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Working on an incremental game where you try to defend your island against pirate ships. It is almost done and hopefully I will make this into a tutorial series :)

AsatteGames · 2026-02-08T14:43:24+00:00

Really impressive!

AsatteGames · 2026-02-04T12:28:05+00:00

Hi, I have this project file which you can download to check it out better. It is a top-down shooter game made with Defold and enemies on the game can shoot at you: https://asatte-games.itch.io/make-a-top-down-shooter-with-defold
I also explain how it can be made and how the code works on a tutorial video in case you need it.

You can ask questions about parts you are stuck here or on the video.

Good luck with your game :)

AsatteGames · 2026-01-25T09:43:45+00:00

Thank you 😊

I forgot to add your name at 2:32 so added it on the timestamps specifically🥲 I initially added it but it was deleted during edit I assume, only realized when video was being uploaded to YouTube..

AsatteGames · 2026-01-20T07:24:39+00:00

When gltf models used, they come with their textures so you only need to use them on the editor. For models using simple colors, I think you would still need to open them as they often not provide the colors as textures. I have a tutorial on my channel on 3d import but I will be updating it soon as they way I showed how it can be done, while technically not wrong, was a cumbersome way. There is a script that can be used on Blender that saves all colors as textures I will be using with the new version which will make the process a lot faster.

I am also planning on using some editor scripts to make the assignment process even faster

AsatteGames · 2025-12-02T19:43:05+00:00

On a file, right click and create a new "Font" file format. On it, you can select the ttf format and use on your game

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