Free game dev courses
Short, interactive courses that teach real game-development craft — then hand you the free tools to do it. Pass the quiz and earn a shareable certificate. No sign-up to start.
Pixel Art for Games
Draw clean, game-ready sprites from scratch — no art degree required.
Beginner 6 lessons ~22 min
Game UI & HUD Pixel Art
Draw hearts, coins, bars and panels that read instantly in the heat of play.
Intermediate 5 lessons ~18 min
Color & Palettes for Pixel Art
Pick colors that work together — value, hue-shifting, and reusable ramps.
Beginner 4 lessons ~16 min
Sprite Animation
Bring your sprites to life — frames, timing, and game-ready cycles.
Beginner 4 lessons ~18 min
Tilemaps & Level Art
Build worlds from small reusable tiles — seamless edges, variation, and levels.
Beginner 4 lessons ~18 min
Shaders for Games (GLSL)
Write real GLSL in the browser and watch it run — gradients, shapes, and motion, one pixel at a time.
Intermediate 20 lessons ~89 min
Game Audio & Sound Design
Make your game feel alive with sound — SFX, music, and mixing basics.
Beginner 4 lessons ~18 min
Chiptune & 8-bit Music
Write catchy retro game music with just a few simple channels.
Beginner 4 lessons ~17 min
Game Design Fundamentals
Turn a fun idea into a real game — loops, mechanics, and scope.
Beginner 4 lessons ~20 min
Game Feel & Juice
Make actions feel amazing — the polish that separates good from great.
Intermediate 4 lessons ~16 min
Market Your Indie Game
The practical launch playbook: a Steam page, wishlists, press and social — with the free tools to do each.
Beginner 5 lessons ~20 min
Every course is free and points you straight into a free Wayline creation tool. Build as you learn.