Compare 5 Game Development courses from top providers — filter by price, level, provider & certificate.
5 free game development courses for beginners, compared side by side.
This filter mainly identifies one specific course directly focused on game development. The Game Development in JS/TS - The Complete Guide (w/ Phaser 3) course from Udemy is a self-paced option for beginners. It has a rating of 4.6 based on 660 reviews and is available in English. This course also offers a certificate upon completion.
Because only one course directly matches the criteria for free, beginner-level game development, a comparison table is not applicable. The Game Development in JS/TS - The Complete Guide (w/ Phaser 3) course is offered by Udemy. It is self-paced and provides a certificate. With a rating of 4.6 from 660 reviews, it provides an introduction to game development using JavaScript/TypeScript and Phaser 3.
If you are looking for a wider selection of game development courses, filtering only for free options might be too restrictive. Consider expanding your search to include paid courses, which often offer more comprehensive content and diverse specializations. You can explore all Game Development courses, or look for Game Development Courses for Beginners that include paid options. For free courses generally, you can also check Free Game Development Courses without the beginner level constraint.
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| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete C# Unity 3D Game Development in Unity 6 | 4.7★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | ||
| Game Development in JS/TS - The Complete Guide (w/ Phaser 3) | 4.6★ | Free | Free — certificate included | ||
| Mathematics for Game Development - Unity 6 Compatible | 4.4★ | Free | Free — certificate included | ||
| Learn Game Development with Phaser.js | Codecademy | 4.4★ | Free | 7h | Free — certificate included |
| Intro to Game Development: Course | Codecademy | 4.3★ | Free | 1h | Quickest to finish (1h) |