Compare 2 Game Development courses from top providers — filter by price, level, provider & certificate.
All 2 Game Development courses on Codecademy, compared by rating, level and price.
Selecting Codecademy for your game development journey provides a structured, self-paced learning environment. Many courses are free, like the Intro to Game Development: Course, which offers a direct introduction in just 1 hour. This course has a rating of 4.3 based on 7164 reviews.
You can also learn core programming languages vital for game creation. For example, Learn C# (C Sharp) is a 15-hour course with a 4.4 rating from 3710 reviews, and Learn Python 2 takes 17 hours with a 4.6 rating from 12168 reviews. Both are beginner-level and include a certificate. These courses lay the groundwork for understanding game logic and engine scripting.
Other useful programming courses include Java Tutorial: Learn Java Programming, a 17-hour course with a 4.4 rating from 10798 reviews, and Learn JavaScript, a 15-hour course with a 4.5 rating from 33014 reviews. All courses are self-paced and taught in English.
| Course Title | Level | Duration | Price (INR) | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Game Development: Course | Beginner | 1h | 0 | 4.3 | 7164 |
| Learn C# (C Sharp) | Beginner | 15h | 0 | 4.4 | 3710 |
| Learn Python 2 | Beginner | 17h | 44 | 4.6 | 12168 |
| Java Tutorial: Learn Java Programming | Beginner | 17h | 0 | 4.4 | 10798 |
While Codecademy offers excellent beginner-friendly content, this filter might not be the right choice if you are an experienced developer or seek advanced topics. Codecademy primarily focuses on foundational coding skills. If you need courses on specific game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, or require intermediate to advanced game development projects, you might find broader options elsewhere. Similarly, if you prefer instructor-led live classes, Codecademy's self-paced mode may not suit your learning style.
To explore a wider range of options beyond just Game Development Courses on Codecademy, visit our main page for Game Development courses. If you are interested in exploring other providers, consider Game Development Courses on Udemy for a different selection of courses.
Same shortlist as below, side by side — including who runs it and why it stands out.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learn Game Development with Phaser.js | Codecademy | 4.4★ | Free | 7h | Free — and still gives a certificate |
| Intro to Game Development: Course | Codecademy | 4.3★ | Free | 1h | Quickest to finish (1h) |