From Idea To Game: A Beginner's Guide to Making Your First Indie Game: Design, Build & Launch with Simple, No-Code Tools

By Robert I. Grass and Ricardo A. Parman

Have you ever dreamed of creating your own video game but didn't know where to start?
Whether you're a complete beginner, a student with big ideas, or a gamer who's always wanted to build something of your own, this guide shows you exactly how to turn your first idea into a finished indie title-without needing prior coding experience.
This book gives you the roadmap every new developer wishes they had: simple steps, beginner-friendly tools, and practical advice that removes the guesswork and keeps you moving forward.

What You'll Learn
Inside this clear, motivating guide, you'll discover how to:
- Turn a simple idea into a playable concept
Develop game ideas the right way-focused, achievable, and fun.
- Build prototypes using easy, beginner-friendly engines
Learn Godot, Unity, Construct, and GameMaker through practical workflows.
- Design gameplay that feels good and keeps players coming back
Master core loops, level design, pacing, and player feedback.
- Create art, sound, UI, and animations using free tools
Aseprite, Blender, Krita, Audacity, Figma, and more.
- Test, refine, and prepare your game for real players
Playtesting strategies, iteration cycles, and common beginner pitfalls.
- Publish and market your first indie game successfully
Learn how to build a store page, prepare a trailer, structure your launch, and reach your audience.
Includes Helpful Bonus Resources
To make your journey easier, this guide includes: A print-ready GDD templateA prototype planning sheetA budget example for low-cost indie projectsA launch day checklistA glossary of essential game-dev termsUpdated (2025) tool recommendations for every stepEverything you need in one beginner-friendly blueprint.Who This Book Is For
Perfect for: Absolute beginnersTeen & adult hobbyistsSolo creatorsStudents learning game designGodot/Unity newcomersAnyone who wants to finish their first real ga
Why ThisBook Works
This is not a technical manual-it's a practical, motivational guide written to help you start and finish your game. You'll get real strategies to stay focused, manage scope, avoid burnout, and build confidence as you progress.
By the final chapter, you'll know exactly how to go from idea → prototype → playtest → launch.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G4C9BT74
• ISBN13: 9798276410944
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"