8 Best Game Design Books
Goal: Find the best Game Design books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best game design books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
8 Best Game Design Books
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A Theory of Fun for Game Design
by Raph Koster
Game Design Workshop
A Playcentric Approach to Creating Innovative Games
by Tracy Fullerton
Game Feel
A Game Designer's Guide to Virtual Sensation
by Steve Swink
Challenges for Games Designers
Non-Digital Exercises for Video Game Designers
by Brenda Brathwaite
Game Programming Patterns
by Robert Nystrom
Level Up!
The Guide to Great Video Game Design
by Scott Rogers
Rules of Play
Game Design Fundamentals
by Katie Salen Tekinbas
Sources
- 1
Game Design Books: from "Huh?" to the "A-Ha!" moment
8bitplay.com
- 2
7 Must-read Books for Game Designers
gamedeveloper.com
- 3
10 Essential Video Game Design Books
gamedesigning.org
- 4
The Very Best Game Design Books (Beginner to Advanced)
gameindustrycareerguide.com
- 5
2021012031 Books Highly Recommended Game Industry Professionals
indiewatch.net
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