Why 2026 is a perfect time for game dev hobby?
Check out my new video!
#indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #testingcoder #programming #ai
youtu.be/4pg7TXYOKT4
Check out my new video!
#indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #testingcoder #programming #ai
youtu.be/4pg7TXYOKT4
Why Every Developer Should Make Games (Even Terrible Ones) in 2026
YouTube video by Testing Coder Games
youtu.be
March 28, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Why 2026 is a perfect time for game dev hobby?
Check out my new video!
#indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #testingcoder #programming #ai
youtu.be/4pg7TXYOKT4
Check out my new video!
#indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #testingcoder #programming #ai
youtu.be/4pg7TXYOKT4
Indie games friends, if you want original music for your game, how would you find a composer?
Context: I am composer, where do I get found? 😅😅😅
#indiegamedev #indiemusic #noai #testingcoder
Context: I am composer, where do I get found? 😅😅😅
#indiegamedev #indiemusic #noai #testingcoder
March 17, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Indie games friends, if you want original music for your game, how would you find a composer?
Context: I am composer, where do I get found? 😅😅😅
#indiegamedev #indiemusic #noai #testingcoder
Context: I am composer, where do I get found? 😅😅😅
#indiegamedev #indiemusic #noai #testingcoder
Final devlog for "Angry dudes" game (unless I decide to add more features)
#indiegames #gamedevlog #gamemaker #gamemakerstudio #testingcoder #testingcodergames
youtu.be/eaLXUvLkJzE
#indiegames #gamedevlog #gamemaker #gamemakerstudio #testingcoder #testingcodergames
youtu.be/eaLXUvLkJzE
My Game Is Officially Live | Game Devlog
YouTube video by Testing Coder Games
youtu.be
March 14, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Final devlog for "Angry dudes" game (unless I decide to add more features)
#indiegames #gamedevlog #gamemaker #gamemakerstudio #testingcoder #testingcodergames
youtu.be/eaLXUvLkJzE
#indiegames #gamedevlog #gamemaker #gamemakerstudio #testingcoder #testingcodergames
youtu.be/eaLXUvLkJzE
a bit late with my weekly video
what is "game dev in plain English" and why is think it is nonsense?
#indiegamedev #gamedev #aicoding #gamedevelopment #testingcoder
youtu.be/XdHo9TzjXRY
what is "game dev in plain English" and why is think it is nonsense?
#indiegamedev #gamedev #aicoding #gamedevelopment #testingcoder
youtu.be/XdHo9TzjXRY
Is AI Ready To Build Games In 2026?
YouTube video by Testing Coder Games
youtu.be
February 15, 2026 at 12:31 PM
a bit late with my weekly video
what is "game dev in plain English" and why is think it is nonsense?
#indiegamedev #gamedev #aicoding #gamedevelopment #testingcoder
youtu.be/XdHo9TzjXRY
what is "game dev in plain English" and why is think it is nonsense?
#indiegamedev #gamedev #aicoding #gamedevelopment #testingcoder
youtu.be/XdHo9TzjXRY
youtu.be/eN4i84xl9uc
In this video:
1) Why I disagree that "all AI is bad"
2) How I use AI tools for my games and music
3) The problem with big studios using AI
4) Why "Low-Fi" and authentic games will beat "High-Fidelity" fake ones
#indiedev #gamedev #aiart #gamedesign
#testingcoder
In this video:
1) Why I disagree that "all AI is bad"
2) How I use AI tools for my games and music
3) The problem with big studios using AI
4) Why "Low-Fi" and authentic games will beat "High-Fidelity" fake ones
#indiedev #gamedev #aiart #gamedesign
#testingcoder
Why "Bad" Indie Art Will Beat AI
YouTube video by Testing Coder Games
youtu.be
February 7, 2026 at 1:58 PM
youtu.be/eN4i84xl9uc
In this video:
1) Why I disagree that "all AI is bad"
2) How I use AI tools for my games and music
3) The problem with big studios using AI
4) Why "Low-Fi" and authentic games will beat "High-Fidelity" fake ones
#indiedev #gamedev #aiart #gamedesign
#testingcoder
In this video:
1) Why I disagree that "all AI is bad"
2) How I use AI tools for my games and music
3) The problem with big studios using AI
4) Why "Low-Fi" and authentic games will beat "High-Fidelity" fake ones
#indiedev #gamedev #aiart #gamedesign
#testingcoder
I tried to add a menu to my game.
Suffice to say it didn't go as planned youtu.be/IxoNE9V6wyU
#GameMaker #IndieGameDev #Devlog #GameDevStruggles #TestingCoder #AngryDudes
Suffice to say it didn't go as planned youtu.be/IxoNE9V6wyU
#GameMaker #IndieGameDev #Devlog #GameDevStruggles #TestingCoder #AngryDudes
I Broke My Game Creating a Simple Menu
YouTube video by Testing Coder Games
youtu.be
January 31, 2026 at 3:26 PM
I tried to add a menu to my game.
Suffice to say it didn't go as planned youtu.be/IxoNE9V6wyU
#GameMaker #IndieGameDev #Devlog #GameDevStruggles #TestingCoder #AngryDudes
Suffice to say it didn't go as planned youtu.be/IxoNE9V6wyU
#GameMaker #IndieGameDev #Devlog #GameDevStruggles #TestingCoder #AngryDudes
Ever wonder what game dev actually looks like? Well, this is raw and almost unedited video of me making some questionable coding choices in GameMaker
youtu.be/IEvP7h5oe8s
#indiegamedev #gamedevlog #gamemaker #testingcoder #gamedev
youtu.be/IEvP7h5oe8s
#indiegamedev #gamedevlog #gamemaker #testingcoder #gamedev
Coding Fire Effects for Angry Dudes (Raw & Uncut)
YouTube video by Testing Coder Games
youtu.be
January 17, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Ever wonder what game dev actually looks like? Well, this is raw and almost unedited video of me making some questionable coding choices in GameMaker
youtu.be/IEvP7h5oe8s
#indiegamedev #gamedevlog #gamemaker #testingcoder #gamedev
youtu.be/IEvP7h5oe8s
#indiegamedev #gamedevlog #gamemaker #testingcoder #gamedev
Player making decisions: 29: Probability
This chapter gives the shortest possible intro into probability and statistic, while also showing some common misconceptions.
I don't think beginner indie game devs need that, but book has it, so...
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #testingcoder
This chapter gives the shortest possible intro into probability and statistic, while also showing some common misconceptions.
I don't think beginner indie game devs need that, but book has it, so...
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #testingcoder
January 13, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Player making decisions: 29: Probability
This chapter gives the shortest possible intro into probability and statistic, while also showing some common misconceptions.
I don't think beginner indie game devs need that, but book has it, so...
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #testingcoder
This chapter gives the shortest possible intro into probability and statistic, while also showing some common misconceptions.
I don't think beginner indie game devs need that, but book has it, so...
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #testingcoder
"Player making decisions": Documentation
Well, apparently documentation is very helpful in game development, especially when you have a team
For indies - it is a good place to consider goals and purpose of the game - as well as what in and not in the scope
#gamedesign #indiegamedev #testingcoder
Well, apparently documentation is very helpful in game development, especially when you have a team
For indies - it is a good place to consider goals and purpose of the game - as well as what in and not in the scope
#gamedesign #indiegamedev #testingcoder
January 12, 2026 at 10:07 PM
"Player making decisions": Documentation
Well, apparently documentation is very helpful in game development, especially when you have a team
For indies - it is a good place to consider goals and purpose of the game - as well as what in and not in the scope
#gamedesign #indiegamedev #testingcoder
Well, apparently documentation is very helpful in game development, especially when you have a team
For indies - it is a good place to consider goals and purpose of the game - as well as what in and not in the scope
#gamedesign #indiegamedev #testingcoder
Well, game may not be fun, but it has to have menu and HUD, otherwise it is not a real game!
In this devlog I add health indicator and "Game Over" menu to my "Angry Dudes" game in GameMaker, check it out!
youtu.be/Y1MzXuX2Rkk
#indiegamedev #gamemaker
#indiegames #testingcoder #gamedev
In this devlog I add health indicator and "Game Over" menu to my "Angry Dudes" game in GameMaker, check it out!
youtu.be/Y1MzXuX2Rkk
#indiegamedev #gamemaker
#indiegames #testingcoder #gamedev
Making a Game UI That Doesn't Suck
YouTube video by Testing Coder Games
youtu.be
January 10, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Well, game may not be fun, but it has to have menu and HUD, otherwise it is not a real game!
In this devlog I add health indicator and "Game Over" menu to my "Angry Dudes" game in GameMaker, check it out!
youtu.be/Y1MzXuX2Rkk
#indiegamedev #gamemaker
#indiegames #testingcoder #gamedev
In this devlog I add health indicator and "Game Over" menu to my "Angry Dudes" game in GameMaker, check it out!
youtu.be/Y1MzXuX2Rkk
#indiegamedev #gamemaker
#indiegames #testingcoder #gamedev
"Player making decisions", Chapter 25: Motivation
You can't force people to play your game. So, you need to motivate player to play.
But how?
1) aim to address basic human needs: autonomy, mastery and relating
2) some "tricks" could help too
#gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #testingcoder
You can't force people to play your game. So, you need to motivate player to play.
But how?
1) aim to address basic human needs: autonomy, mastery and relating
2) some "tricks" could help too
#gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #testingcoder
January 6, 2026 at 11:10 PM
"Player making decisions", Chapter 25: Motivation
You can't force people to play your game. So, you need to motivate player to play.
But how?
1) aim to address basic human needs: autonomy, mastery and relating
2) some "tricks" could help too
#gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #testingcoder
You can't force people to play your game. So, you need to motivate player to play.
But how?
1) aim to address basic human needs: autonomy, mastery and relating
2) some "tricks" could help too
#gamedesign #indiegamedev #gamedev #testingcoder
I made silly endless runner, that's the most "polished" one so far testingcoder.itch.io/flappy-knight
Prototype: Flappy Knight by testingcoder
Play in your browser
testingcoder.itch.io
January 6, 2026 at 8:01 AM
I made silly endless runner, that's the most "polished" one so far testingcoder.itch.io/flappy-knight
OMG, I guess it means I can make AAA titles in my bedroom now 😅
#godot #zenva #indiegamedev #testingcoder
#godot #zenva #indiegamedev #testingcoder
January 5, 2026 at 2:25 PM
OMG, I guess it means I can make AAA titles in my bedroom now 😅
#godot #zenva #indiegamedev #testingcoder
#godot #zenva #indiegamedev #testingcoder
Learning game engine is also learning the shortcuts.
I never bothered to do these in GameMaker, I will do better in Godot.
Here're some some basic things!
#godot #indiegamedev #testingcoder
I never bothered to do these in GameMaker, I will do better in Godot.
Here're some some basic things!
#godot #indiegamedev #testingcoder
January 3, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Learning game engine is also learning the shortcuts.
I never bothered to do these in GameMaker, I will do better in Godot.
Here're some some basic things!
#godot #indiegamedev #testingcoder
I never bothered to do these in GameMaker, I will do better in Godot.
Here're some some basic things!
#godot #indiegamedev #testingcoder
"Player making decisions", Chapter 16: Balance
This chapter briefly touches balance and that it is difficult to get it right
Balance != symmetry;
Consider extremise and remember the aesthetic goals of the game
#gamedesign #indiegamedev #sologamedev #testingcoder
This chapter briefly touches balance and that it is difficult to get it right
Balance != symmetry;
Consider extremise and remember the aesthetic goals of the game
#gamedesign #indiegamedev #sologamedev #testingcoder
January 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
"Player making decisions", Chapter 16: Balance
This chapter briefly touches balance and that it is difficult to get it right
Balance != symmetry;
Consider extremise and remember the aesthetic goals of the game
#gamedesign #indiegamedev #sologamedev #testingcoder
This chapter briefly touches balance and that it is difficult to get it right
Balance != symmetry;
Consider extremise and remember the aesthetic goals of the game
#gamedesign #indiegamedev #sologamedev #testingcoder
"Player making decisions", Chapter 15: Rules and Verbs
Rules form essential part of the game
#gamedesign #indiegamedev #indiegamedesign #sologamedev #testingcoder
Rules form essential part of the game
#gamedesign #indiegamedev #indiegamedesign #sologamedev #testingcoder
January 2, 2026 at 3:59 PM
"Player making decisions", Chapter 15: Rules and Verbs
Rules form essential part of the game
#gamedesign #indiegamedev #indiegamedesign #sologamedev #testingcoder
Rules form essential part of the game
#gamedesign #indiegamedev #indiegamedesign #sologamedev #testingcoder
December 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
OK, you know python and now want to make some games, right?
Try Pyxel!
It is like pico-8 but with python and professional IDE.
I made a tutorial series and probably will make some more
#pyxel #python #indiegamedev #testingcoder #gamedev #retrogames
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Try Pyxel!
It is like pico-8 but with python and professional IDE.
I made a tutorial series and probably will make some more
#pyxel #python #indiegamedev #testingcoder #gamedev #retrogames
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Pyxel tutorial - YouTube
Do you want to learn how to write retro-style computer games using Python? Then you need to learn Pyxel. Pyxel is probably the best game engine for those who...
youtube.com
December 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
OK, you know python and now want to make some games, right?
Try Pyxel!
It is like pico-8 but with python and professional IDE.
I made a tutorial series and probably will make some more
#pyxel #python #indiegamedev #testingcoder #gamedev #retrogames
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Try Pyxel!
It is like pico-8 but with python and professional IDE.
I made a tutorial series and probably will make some more
#pyxel #python #indiegamedev #testingcoder #gamedev #retrogames
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
A couple of years ago I made this funny little #pixelart guy
I mean it is not much, but it is not a small thing for me either.
I will make him in #3d I guess?
His name is Johny, btw
Say "Hi Johny"
#blockbench #testingcoder #indiegamedev
youtube.com/shorts/QjVmz...
I mean it is not much, but it is not a small thing for me either.
I will make him in #3d I guess?
His name is Johny, btw
Say "Hi Johny"
#blockbench #testingcoder #indiegamedev
youtube.com/shorts/QjVmz...
How I created my first animated character | Timelapse with comments
YouTube video by Testing Coder Games
youtube.com
December 21, 2025 at 1:54 AM
A couple of years ago I made this funny little #pixelart guy
I mean it is not much, but it is not a small thing for me either.
I will make him in #3d I guess?
His name is Johny, btw
Say "Hi Johny"
#blockbench #testingcoder #indiegamedev
youtube.com/shorts/QjVmz...
I mean it is not much, but it is not a small thing for me either.
I will make him in #3d I guess?
His name is Johny, btw
Say "Hi Johny"
#blockbench #testingcoder #indiegamedev
youtube.com/shorts/QjVmz...
Ok, time for some silly basic tutorial!
How to make enemies (or towers) to detect you when you're visible and start shooting at you?
Check out this basic tutorial for GameMaker
#gamemaker #tutorial #gamemakertutorial #indiegamedev #testingcoder #gameai
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpe3...
How to make enemies (or towers) to detect you when you're visible and start shooting at you?
Check out this basic tutorial for GameMaker
#gamemaker #tutorial #gamemakertutorial #indiegamedev #testingcoder #gameai
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpe3...
GameMaker Tutorial: Enemy AI That Only Shoots When You're Visible
YouTube video by Testing Coder Games
www.youtube.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Ok, time for some silly basic tutorial!
How to make enemies (or towers) to detect you when you're visible and start shooting at you?
Check out this basic tutorial for GameMaker
#gamemaker #tutorial #gamemakertutorial #indiegamedev #testingcoder #gameai
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpe3...
How to make enemies (or towers) to detect you when you're visible and start shooting at you?
Check out this basic tutorial for GameMaker
#gamemaker #tutorial #gamemakertutorial #indiegamedev #testingcoder #gameai
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpe3...
New day, new art - meet
"The bench"
A couple more days and I am going to be in AAA land :)
#lowpolyart #blockbench #voxelart #indiegamedev #testingcoder #blockart #3dart
"The bench"
A couple more days and I am going to be in AAA land :)
#lowpolyart #blockbench #voxelart #indiegamedev #testingcoder #blockart #3dart
December 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
New day, new art - meet
"The bench"
A couple more days and I am going to be in AAA land :)
#lowpolyart #blockbench #voxelart #indiegamedev #testingcoder #blockart #3dart
"The bench"
A couple more days and I am going to be in AAA land :)
#lowpolyart #blockbench #voxelart #indiegamedev #testingcoder #blockart #3dart
My new horrible game is here to drive you crazy - retro "catch the falling coin" game, inspired by 90s "Tetris" consoles.
This one was done in GamMaker, I will make another one in Pyxel
#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker #itchio #retro
testingcoder.itch.io/falling-coin...
This one was done in GamMaker, I will make another one in Pyxel
#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker #itchio #retro
testingcoder.itch.io/falling-coin...
Falling coin - GameMaker version by testingcoder
arcade minimalistic game - you need to catch
testingcoder.itch.io
December 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
My new horrible game is here to drive you crazy - retro "catch the falling coin" game, inspired by 90s "Tetris" consoles.
This one was done in GamMaker, I will make another one in Pyxel
#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker #itchio #retro
testingcoder.itch.io/falling-coin...
This one was done in GamMaker, I will make another one in Pyxel
#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker #itchio #retro
testingcoder.itch.io/falling-coin...
Testing some ideas for a potential game soundtrack
In this Video:
1) AI-generated “game” footage
2) Original track I’m building
3) Logic session footage
Does this feel like actual game music, or just random noise with drums?
#testingcoder
#gamedev #gamemusic #soundtrack #indiedev #logicpro
In this Video:
1) AI-generated “game” footage
2) Original track I’m building
3) Logic session footage
Does this feel like actual game music, or just random noise with drums?
#testingcoder
#gamedev #gamemusic #soundtrack #indiedev #logicpro
December 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Testing some ideas for a potential game soundtrack
In this Video:
1) AI-generated “game” footage
2) Original track I’m building
3) Logic session footage
Does this feel like actual game music, or just random noise with drums?
#testingcoder
#gamedev #gamemusic #soundtrack #indiedev #logicpro
In this Video:
1) AI-generated “game” footage
2) Original track I’m building
3) Logic session footage
Does this feel like actual game music, or just random noise with drums?
#testingcoder
#gamedev #gamemusic #soundtrack #indiedev #logicpro
awesome, I like your menu and background, so cool! I did asteroid myself, check it out: testingcoder.itch.io/asteroid-but...
Asteroid, but bad! by testingcoder
Play in your browser
testingcoder.itch.io
December 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
awesome, I like your menu and background, so cool! I did asteroid myself, check it out: testingcoder.itch.io/asteroid-but...
