If you both enjoy playing video games and drawing, telling stories, or creating art, you may have wondered how to make a video game yourself. The good news is that the internet's array of free, ...

Something is enduring about pixel art that keeps drawing us back. A handful of coloured squares shouldn’t have much power, ...

Do you want to make your own video games because you’re just not pleased with the quality of games today? With the right tools, you can accomplish your goals without many problems. Some of these tools ...

Unity Technologies has announced new 2D tools and workflow for the Unity engine and editor for those who create 2D games. Now in beta, the first iteration of the 2D tools will be released with the ...

Nintendo’s line of 2D Mario platformers has gone through three distinct eras since 1985 – the original game revived the video ...

What are the best 2D Mario games? We rank every side-scrolling platformer in the Nintendo mascot's history.Super Mario’s 40-year history is a testament to all the different ways you can make a little ...

Metroid Dread is coming to the Nintendo Switch on October 8th. It’s the first 2D Metroid platformer in 19 years, ditching the first-person genre and returning to the series’ roots. And oh man does it ...

Hack-and-slash games with 2D art styles offer satisfying combat experiences. Dive into unique narratives and beautiful 2D aesthetics with games like Odin Sphere. Explore challenging boss fights and ...