Game Dev Is Easier Than You Think In 2025 (If You Do This)

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Game development in 2025 is way easier than most beginners think, but only if you learn it the right way. If you’ve never opened a game engine before or you’re just curious about how hard game dev really is, this video will walk you through everything you need to know before starting.

You’ll learn what game development actually requires, why coding is the most important skill to focus on, how AI fits into the learning process, and how complete beginners can take their first real step today. By the end, you’ll understand the exact path to making your first game.

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0:00 You don’t need to be smart
0:22 What game dev actually is
0:52 Doing everything solo as a beginner
1:44 Find your strengths and weaknesses
3:08 The one skill you can’t skip
4:56 The trap called tutorial hell
5:39 Passive vs active learning
6:29 Step 1 Watch one intro, then stop
7:31 Step 2 Break things inside the engine
9:15 Why struggle makes you learn faster
10:17 Google and docs instead of AI
11:10 Your next move as a new game dev