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GENRE SPECIFIC GAME DESIGN CHECKLIST

Game dev is hard enough, let's make it easier!

Game dev is hard enough, let's make it easier!

Game dev is hard enough, let's make it easier!

Lost in the chaos of game development? Begin with a structured approach, stay organized, and tackle genre-specific challenges effortlessly.

Lost in the chaos of game development? Begin with a structured approach, stay organized, and tackle genre-specific challenges effortlessly.

Lost in the chaos of game development? Begin with a structured approach, stay organized, and tackle genre-specific challenges effortlessly.

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From Burnout to Breakthrough

From Burnout to Breakthrough

😰 Stuck in Chaos

😰 Stuck in Chaos

😰 Stuck in Chaos

  • Overwhelmed by endless ideas and scattered thoughts

  • Overwhelmed by endless ideas and scattered thoughts

  • Overwhelmed by endless ideas and scattered thoughts

  • Projects constantly stall or get abandoned

  • Projects constantly stall or get abandoned

  • Projects constantly stall or get abandoned

  • Burnout hits before the game is even halfway done

  • Burnout hits before the game is even halfway done

  • Burnout hits before the game is even halfway done

  • Prioritizing tasks feels impossible

  • Prioritizing tasks feels impossible

  • Prioritizing tasks feels impossible

😎 Organized Progress

😎 Organized Progress

😎 Organized Progress

  • Clear, organized steps keep you on track

  • Clear, organized steps keep you on track

  • Clear, organized steps keep you on track

  • Easily prioritize tasks and make steady progress

  • Easily prioritize tasks and make steady progress

  • Easily prioritize tasks and make steady progress

  • Projects stay on course from start to finish

  • Projects stay on course from start to finish

  • Projects stay on course from start to finish

  • Reduce stress and avoid burnout with a structured approach

  • Reduce stress and avoid burnout with a structured approach

  • Reduce stress and avoid burnout with a structured approach

  • See your game become reality, not just stay a dream 🚀

  • See your game become reality, not just stay a dream 🚀

  • See your game become reality, not just stay a dream 🚀

FEATURES

All you need is
a clean start

All you need is
a clean start

Each checklist includes genre-specific tasks to guide you through every stage. Start your project with confidence, knowing you have the detailed steps needed to succeed.

See an example category below.

Each checklist includes genre-specific tasks to guide you through every stage. Start your project with confidence, knowing you have the detailed steps needed to succeed.

See an example category below.

Combat Mechanics and Systems

Combat Mechanics and Systems

Combat mechanics and systems are the backbone of any action game, providing the primary means of player interaction and challenge. Well-designed combat systems are essential for engaging gameplay. In action games, combat should be responsive, dynamic, and varied. Players should have access to a range of actions and strategies to keep combat exciting.

Combat mechanics and systems are central to action games, providing the primary means of player engagement and challenge. Well-designed combat mechanics are essential for creating a satisfying and dynamic gameplay experience.


In action games, combat systems need to be fluid, responsive, and rewarding. The best action games feature deep and nuanced combat mechanics that allow for both strategic planning and moment-to-moment decision-making. Whether it's through combos, counters, or special abilities, a robust combat system keeps players engaged and coming back for more.

Related Videos

Related Videos

Further Reading

Further Reading

Examples from Top Games

Learn from the best with examples of well-known games, demonstrating how to accomplish key tasks and elevate your game.

1500+ Genre Specific Tasks

1500+ Genre Specific Tasks

Overcome the chaos with our extensive library of tasks tailored for every game genre, ensuring you know exactly what to do next.

(300+ for each game genre)

Additional Resources

Additional Resources

Stay informed and ahead of the curve with curated videos, articles, and reading materials.

Hey, it's Beni 👋

Hey, it's Beni 👋

Hey, it's Beni 👋

Game development is hard - I’ve been there, full of cool ideas but struggling to finish them. Every time I’d start a new project, I’d get overwhelmed, couldn’t prioritize tasks, and eventually burned out, leaving yet another idea unfinished.

Frustrated, I made a simple checklist to organize everything, and it finally worked. I expanded it to cover more genres and now I’m sharing it with you. This checklist helped me get back on track, and I hope it can do the same for you.

Game development is hard - I’ve been there, full of cool ideas but struggling to finish them. Every time I’d start a new project, I’d get overwhelmed, couldn’t prioritize tasks, and eventually burned out, leaving yet another idea unfinished.

Frustrated, I made a simple checklist to organize everything, and it finally worked. I expanded it to cover more genres and now I’m sharing it with you. This checklist helped me get back on track, and I hope it can do the same for you.

Game development is hard - I’ve been there, full of cool ideas but struggling to finish them. Every time I’d start a new project, I’d get overwhelmed, couldn’t prioritize tasks, and eventually burned out, leaving yet another idea unfinished.

Frustrated, I made a simple checklist to organize everything, and it finally worked. I expanded it to cover more genres and now I’m sharing it with you. This checklist helped me get back on track, and I hope it can do the same for you.

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What is Game Design Checklist?

Game Design Checklist is a tool designed to help game developers stay organized and ensure they cover all essential aspects of game design. It provides tailored checklists for different game genres, focusing on common elements like game concepts, target audience, and genre-specific tasks.

How does Game Design Checklist work?

What genres are covered by Game Design Checklist?

How much does Game Design Checklist cost?

Is Game Design Checklist suitable for beginners?

What is Game Design Checklist?

Game Design Checklist is a tool designed to help game developers stay organized and ensure they cover all essential aspects of game design. It provides tailored checklists for different game genres, focusing on common elements like game concepts, target audience, and genre-specific tasks.

How does Game Design Checklist work?

What genres are covered by Game Design Checklist?

How much does Game Design Checklist cost?

Is Game Design Checklist suitable for beginners?

Game Design Checklist

Lost in the chaos of game development? Begin with a structured approach, stay organized, and address genre-specific needs.

Game Design Checklist

Lost in the chaos of game development? Begin with a structured approach, stay organized, and address genre-specific needs.

Game Design Checklist

Lost in the chaos of game development? Begin with a structured approach, stay organized, and address genre-specific needs.