Why Game Dev is the Career No One Told You About (But Everyone Secretly Wants)

🎮 You blend code with creativity.
🎮 You tell stories through visuals, sound, and interaction.
🎮 You build worlds people escape into.
🎮 You can earn — even from your hostel room.

It’s not just about fun.
It’s serious business.

India is Leveling Up

India’s gaming industry is expected to cross $8.6 billion by 2027.
We have over 450+ game development studios.
And platforms like Loco, MPL, WinZO, and Nazara are making gaming mainstream.

But here’s the kicker —
Most of the top games we play are still made abroad.

So why can’t the next PUBG or Among Us come from India?

It can. And it must.

What You Really Need to Start

• Logic (for programming)
• Imagination (for design)
• Tools (like Unity, Unreal, Godot)
• Device (a decent PC or laptop, even mobile)
• Platform (Google Play, Steam, itch.io, etc.)

You don’t need a billion-dollar setup.
You need consistency, curiosity, and a bit of caffeine.

Game Dev Myths — Busted

❌ “I must be a hardcore coder.”
– No. Visual scripting exists. You can learn as you build.

❌ “It’s not a real career.”
– Tell that to developers earning lakhs from indie games or freelance gigs.

❌ “I need a big team.”
– Some legendary games were made by just 1 person.

Where India Still Needs Power-Ups

• Lack of formal education in game design

• Less investment in original IPs

• More focus on clones than creativity

• Limited mentorship and publishing support

We have talent. We have youth.
What we need is direction.

The New Playground: Metaverse, VR, AR

Gaming is evolving.
Now, it's not just screen-based.
It’s immersive, experiential, and hyper-personalized.

Indian developers are starting to explore VR horror games, AR scavenger hunts, AI-powered NPCs, and blockchain-based assets.

This is the future.
And it’s wide open.

Final Cheat Code: Start Small. Think Big. Never Quit.

Build a game. Publish it.
Even if 50 people play — that’s a room full of users who saw your imagination come alive.

Don’t chase perfection. Chase progress.