15 Best Game Development Books
Goal: Find the best Game Development books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best game development books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
15 Best Game Development Books
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Game Engine Architecture
by Jason Gregory
Game Design Workshop
A Playcentric Approach to Creating Innovative Games
by Tracy Fullerton
Game Programming Patterns
by Robert Nystrom
Level Up!
The Guide to Great Video Game Design
by Scott Rogers
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Unity from Zero to Proficiency (Beginner)
A Step-By-Step Guide to Coding Your First Game
by Patrick Felicia
A Theory of Fun for Game Design
by Raph Koster
Challenges for Games Designers
Non-Digital Exercises for Video Game Designers
by Brenda Brathwaite
Foundations of Game Engine Development
Volume 1: Mathematics
by Eric Lengyel
Game Feel
A Game Designer's Guide to Virtual Sensation
by Steve Swink
GAMEDEV
10 Steps to Making Your First Game Successful
by Wlad Marhulets
Getting Started with Unity
by Dr. Edward Lavieri
Programming Game AI by Example
by Mat Buckland
Unity Game Development Cookbook
Essentials for Every Game
by Paris Buttfield-Addison
Unity in Action
Multiplatform game development in C#
by Joe Hocking
Sources
- 1
10 Top Books to Become a Video Game Developer in 2021 — Books on Code
booksoncode.com
- 2
10 Essential Video Game Design Books
gamedesigning.org
- 3
16 Best Game Development Books in 2022: Learn Game Development
realtoughcandy.com
- 4
Game Development Design Books
gamingshift.com
- 5
2021012031 Books Highly Recommended Game Industry Professionals
indiewatch.net
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