Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

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I teach indie developers how to actually finish games. My videos break down game design principles, dev traps to avoid, and how to publish games — fast. Whether you’re just starting out or trying to get better, I’ll show you how to go from tutorials to published titles using real systems and practical advice.

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If You Keep Quitting Game Projects: 3 Things To Do Tonight

If You Keep Quitting Game Projects: 3 Things To Do Tonight Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

231 views - 2 weeks ago

John Romero: How to Actually Learn Game Development (Full Interview)

John Romero: How to Actually Learn Game Development (Full Interview) Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

12.3K views - 2 months ago

Start With One Mechanic (John Romero)

Start With One Mechanic (John Romero) Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

3.4K views - 2 months ago

How John Romero Designs Levels

How John Romero Designs Levels Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

4.7K views - 2 months ago

John Romero: “Don’t Make a Big Game.”

John Romero: “Don’t Make a Big Game.” Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

16.9K views - 2 months ago

Why John Romero Recommends Unreal Engine for New Game Developers

Why John Romero Recommends Unreal Engine for New Game Developers Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

22.2K views - 2 months ago

DOOM Creator John Romero: The REAL Way to Start Game Development

DOOM Creator John Romero: The REAL Way to Start Game Development Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

34.8K views - 2 months ago

3 Biggest Mistakes Beginner Indie Game Devs Make

3 Biggest Mistakes Beginner Indie Game Devs Make Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

555 views - 3 months ago

Before You Make a Steam Game… Build This First

Before You Make a Steam Game… Build This First Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

4K views - 3 months ago

7 Real Game Dev Paths (Steam Isn’t the Only One)

7 Real Game Dev Paths (Steam Isn’t the Only One) Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

4.3K views - 3 months ago

The Fastest Way to Actually Get Good at Game Dev

The Fastest Way to Actually Get Good at Game Dev Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

720 views - 4 months ago

Don’t Make a Steam Game — Game Dev Reality Check

Don’t Make a Steam Game — Game Dev Reality Check Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

1.9K views - 4 months ago

Why Genre Doesn’t Matter in Indie Game Dev (The Truth No One Says)

Why Genre Doesn’t Matter in Indie Game Dev (The Truth No One Says) Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

493 views - 4 months ago

Practical Daily Game Dev Advice (8 Proven Tips for Busy Developers)

Practical Daily Game Dev Advice (8 Proven Tips for Busy Developers) Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

2.2K views - 5 months ago

Solo Dev vs Team Dev – Which One’s Right for You?

Solo Dev vs Team Dev – Which One’s Right for You? Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

911 views - 6 months ago

The #1 Skill Every Game Developer Must Learn

The #1 Skill Every Game Developer Must Learn Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

1.1K views - 6 months ago

How to Scope a Small Game (So You Actually Finish It)

How to Scope a Small Game (So You Actually Finish It) Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

1.4K views - 6 months ago

How to Actually Get Good at Game Dev (The 3-Phase System That Works)

How to Actually Get Good at Game Dev (The 3-Phase System That Works) Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

7.8K views - 7 months ago

Use AI to Make a Unity Enemy Patrol Script FAST

Use AI to Make a Unity Enemy Patrol Script FAST Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

307 views - 7 months ago

Use AI to Make Unity Collectible Scripts FAST

Use AI to Make Unity Collectible Scripts FAST Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

159 views - 7 months ago

Use AI to Make Unity Scripts Instantly (Trigger Sound Example)

Use AI to Make Unity Scripts Instantly (Trigger Sound Example) Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

127 views - 7 months ago

Use AI to Write Unity Scripts FAST (Gizmo Example)

Use AI to Write Unity Scripts FAST (Gizmo Example) Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

150 views - 7 months ago

The Ultimate Game Dev System: Make & Publish Games Fast

The Ultimate Game Dev System: Make & Publish Games Fast Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

51.5K views - 7 months ago

From Zero to 3 Games in 27 Days: The Framework Behind It All

From Zero to 3 Games in 27 Days: The Framework Behind It All Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

1.3K views - 7 months ago

3 Games in 27 Days: How My Student Escaped Tutorial Hell

3 Games in 27 Days: How My Student Escaped Tutorial Hell Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

358 views - 7 months ago

5 Game Design Tricks Every Indie Dev MUST Know

5 Game Design Tricks Every Indie Dev MUST Know Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

397 views - 8 months ago

You Don’t Need to Know Code to Make Games (Here’s the Truth) | GDT 6

You Don’t Need to Know Code to Make Games (Here’s the Truth) | GDT 6 Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

454 views - 8 months ago

How I Make Games Even Though I Suck at Art | GDT 5

How I Make Games Even Though I Suck at Art | GDT 5 Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

1.7K views - 8 months ago

How to Escape Tutorial Hell for Good | GDT 4

How to Escape Tutorial Hell for Good | GDT 4 Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

624 views - 8 months ago

How to Learn Game Dev with a Full-Time Job and Kids | GDT 3

How to Learn Game Dev with a Full-Time Job and Kids | GDT 3 Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

1.8K views - 8 months ago

The Truth About Learning Game Dev Fast | GDT 2

The Truth About Learning Game Dev Fast | GDT 2 Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

812 views - 8 months ago

Why Most Game Devs Never Finish Games | GDT 1

Why Most Game Devs Never Finish Games | GDT 1 Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

1.3K views - 8 months ago

I Wasted 2 Years Learning Game Dev — Here’s What Works

I Wasted 2 Years Learning Game Dev — Here’s What Works Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

1.9K views - 9 months ago

Break Free From Tutorial Hell and Start Making REAL Games!

Break Free From Tutorial Hell and Start Making REAL Games! Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

284 views - 11 months ago

You’re Learning Game Dev All Wrong — Here’s the Fix

You’re Learning Game Dev All Wrong — Here’s the Fix Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

944 views - 1 year ago

Must-Have Unity Assets – Stylized Environments

Must-Have Unity Assets – Stylized Environments Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

392 views - 1 year ago

Game Development for Beginners: No BS Guide!

Game Development for Beginners: No BS Guide! Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

2.5K views - 1 year ago

Make Your First Unity Game: Publishing - Part 6

Make Your First Unity Game: Publishing - Part 6 Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

170 views - 1 year ago

Make Your First Game: Main Menu & Pause Menu in Unity! Part 5

Make Your First Game: Main Menu & Pause Menu in Unity! Part 5 Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

132 views - 1 year ago

Make Your First Game: Menus in Unity Part 4

Make Your First Game: Menus in Unity Part 4 Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

157 views - 1 year ago

Make Your First Game: Add Goals and UI in Unity! Part 3

Make Your First Game: Add Goals and UI in Unity! Part 3 Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

149 views - 1 year ago

Make Your First Game Fun: Add Collectibles in Unity! Part 2

Make Your First Game Fun: Add Collectibles in Unity! Part 2 Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

161 views - 1 year ago

Make Your First Game in Unity FAST! Part 1

Make Your First Game in Unity FAST! Part 1 Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

1K views - 1 year ago

Crack the Indie Game Success Formula: 3 Proven Strategies

Crack the Indie Game Success Formula: 3 Proven Strategies Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

452 views - 1 year ago

5 Essential Tips to Kickstart Your Game Dev Journey

5 Essential Tips to Kickstart Your Game Dev Journey Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

210 views - 1 year ago

Which Game Engine is Right for YOU?

Which Game Engine is Right for YOU? Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

4K views - 1 year ago

Start Making Games RIGHT NOW - No More Excuses

Start Making Games RIGHT NOW - No More Excuses Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

216 views - 1 year ago

Unlock 4 Extra Hours for Game Development Daily (Part 3)

Unlock 4 Extra Hours for Game Development Daily (Part 3) Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

218 views - 1 year ago

Balancing Family & Game Dev: Don't Make These Mistakes - Part 1

Balancing Family & Game Dev: Don't Make These Mistakes - Part 1 Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

190 views - 1 year ago

Overcoming Obstacles, A Game Dev's Struggle: Devlog 5

Overcoming Obstacles, A Game Dev's Struggle: Devlog 5 Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

664 views - 1 year ago

Edenbound Official First Look Teaser Game Trailer

Edenbound Official First Look Teaser Game Trailer Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

674 views - 1 year ago

How To Start Game Dev the RIGHT WAY in 2025

How To Start Game Dev the RIGHT WAY in 2025 Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

12.2K views - 1 year ago

Day In The Life Of An Indie Game Dev Dad

Day In The Life Of An Indie Game Dev Dad Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

487 views - 1 year ago

One Year Of Learning Game Development in 6 Minutes

One Year Of Learning Game Development in 6 Minutes Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

2.3K views - 1 year ago

Saying Goodbye to Red Panda Game! | Devlog #4

Saying Goodbye to Red Panda Game! | Devlog #4 Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

950 views - 1 year ago

I Built a Horror Game in 24 Hours — It Shouldn’t Be This Scary

I Built a Horror Game in 24 Hours — It Shouldn’t Be This Scary Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

634 views - 2 years ago

How to Set Up Basic Occlusion Culling in Unity in Under 1 Minute!

How to Set Up Basic Occlusion Culling in Unity in Under 1 Minute! Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

474 views - 2 years ago

How to Create a Unity Trigger Event in Under 2 Minutes | PlayMaker No Code Tutorial

How to Create a Unity Trigger Event in Under 2 Minutes | PlayMaker No Code Tutorial Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

662 views - 2 years ago

How to Create a Unity Despawner with Playmaker: Effortless No-Code Solution!

How to Create a Unity Despawner with Playmaker: Effortless No-Code Solution! Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

146 views - 2 years ago

Edenbound: A Thrilling New Adventure Begins | Official Unity Game Announcement

Edenbound: A Thrilling New Adventure Begins | Official Unity Game Announcement Louis DeSimone – Practical Game Dev

2.6K views - 2 years ago