Simple Unity Games to Make

Are you new to game development and eager to dive into the world of Unity? You're in luck! Unity, a powerful and user-friendly game engine, is an excellent platform to start creating simple yet engaging games. This guide will walk you through some simple Unity games to make, helping you build a strong foundation in game development.

Before we begin, ensure you have Unity Hub installed on your computer. Unity Hub is a unified interface that allows you to manage your Unity projects and installations. If you haven't already, download and install Unity Hub from the official Unity website.

Creating a Simple 2D Platformer

A 2D platformer is an excellent starting point for beginners, as it involves basic mechanics and requires minimal assets. In this section, we'll create a simple 2D platformer using Unity's built-in 2D features.

First, open Unity Hub and create a new 2D project. Name it "SimplePlatformer" and choose the Universal Render Pipeline template. Click "Create" to start your project.

Setting Up the Scene

In the Project window, you'll find a folder named "Scenes." Right-click on it and select "Create > Scene." Name it "Main" and double-click to open it in the editor.

From the Hierarchy window, delete the "Main Camera" and "Directional Light" objects. Then, go to GameObject > UI > Image to create a new UI Image. Name it "Background" and set its color to a dark gray (#4A4A4A).

Creating the Player Character

To create the player character, right-click in the Hierarchy window and select "2D Object > Sprite." Name it "Player" and import a simple 2D sprite for the player character. You can find free 2D sprites online or create your own using a graphics editor like Aseprite or Photoshop.

Attach the "PlatformerCharacter2D" script to the Player object by dragging and dropping it from the Project window. This script provides basic platformer functionality, such as jumping and moving left and right. You can find this script in Unity's Standard Assets > 2D > Prefabs folder.

Developing a Basic Endless Runner

An endless runner is another simple game type that's easy to create and can be quite engaging. In this section, we'll develop a basic endless runner using Unity's 2D features and some C# scripting.

Create a new 2D project in Unity Hub and name it "EndlessRunner." Choose the Universal Render Pipeline template and click "Create" to start your project.

Setting Up the Scene

Create a new scene named "Main" and delete the "Main Camera" and "Directional Light" objects, just like in the previous example. Create a new UI Image named "Background" and set its color to a light gray (#F5F5F5).

Import a simple 2D sprite for the player character and create a new C# script named "PlayerController." Attach this script to the player object and replace its contents with the following code:

```csharp using UnityEngine; public class PlayerController : MonoBehaviour { public float speed = 5.0f; private Rigidbody2D rb; private Vector2 moveInput; void Start() { rb = GetComponent (); } void Update() { moveInput = new Vector2(Input.GetAxisRaw("Horizontal"), 0); } void FixedUpdate() { rb.MovePosition(rb.position + moveInput * speed * Time.fixedDeltaTime); } } ```

This script allows the player to move left and right using the horizontal axis on the keyboard.

Creating Obstacles

To create obstacles, right-click in the Hierarchy window and select "2D Object > Sprite." Name it "Obstacle" and import a simple 2D sprite for the obstacle. Create multiple obstacles and position them along the x-axis at varying heights.

Create a new C# script named "ObstacleMover" and attach it to each obstacle. Replace its contents with the following code:

```csharp using UnityEngine; public class ObstacleMover : MonoBehaviour { public float speed = 2.0f; void Update() { transform.position += Vector3.left * speed * Time.deltaTime; } } ```

This script moves the obstacles left at a constant speed.

As you continue to explore Unity and gain experience, you can build upon these simple games to create more complex and engaging projects. Don't be afraid to experiment with new features and assets to see what you can create. Happy game development!