How to Make Games Using AI – A
Beginner's Guide
1. Game Idea & Concept (Using AI for Brainstorming)
Goal: Come up with a unique game idea.
Use ChatGPT to:
● Generate unique game ideas based on your interests.
● Mix and match different game genres for inspiration.
● Develop a basic story or lore for the game.
Example AI Prompt:
"Give me 5 unique game ideas for a first-person horror game with a puzzle-solving mechanic."
2. Game Design & Planning (Using AI for Documentation
& Prototyping)
Goal: Plan your game mechanics, levels, and visuals.
Use ChatGPT for:
● Writing a Game Design Document (GDD).
● Defining core mechanics, character abilities, and objectives.
● Generating level layouts and puzzles.
Use Meshy 3D for:
● Creating AI-generated concept art and 3D models for characters, enemies, and
environments.
Example AI Prompt:
"Write a simple game design document for a 2D platformer where the player can time travel."
3. Choosing a Game Engine
Goal: Select a game engine based on your needs.
Recommended Game Engines:
● Unity (Best for 3D games, C# coding)
● Godot (Great for 2D and open-source, GDScript coding)
● Unreal Engine (For high-end graphics, more complex)
Use ChatGPT to:
● Get help with writing scripts in C# (Unity) or GDScript (Godot).
● Debug and optimize your code.
4. Making the Game (Using AI for Coding & Assets)
Goal: Start developing the game using AI-generated assets and code.
Step 1: Creating the World
● Use Meshy 3D to generate 3D models of characters, buildings, props, and enemies.
● Import models into Unity or Godot.
Step 2: Writing Code
● Ask ChatGPT to generate scripts for player movement, AI enemies, physics, and UI.
● Example AI Prompt:
○ "Write a C# script for Unity to control a first-person character with sprinting and
jumping."
Step 3: Adding Gameplay Mechanics
● Implement AI-generated scripts for puzzles, weapons, interactions, and events.
● Playtest and tweak mechanics.
Step 4: Adding Sound & UI
● Use AI to generate background music and sound effects.
● Design menus and UI elements.
5. Testing & Debugging (Using AI for Bug Fixing)
Goal: Find and fix game-breaking issues.
Use ChatGPT to:
● Generate automated test cases.
● Suggest fixes for common Unity/Godot errors.
Example AI Prompt:
"I get a NullReferenceException in my Unity script. Here’s the code. Can you fix it?"
6. Publishing the Game (Using AI for Marketing Materials)
Goal: Release the game to the public.
Choose a Platform:
● PC: Steam, Itch.io, Epic Games
● Mobile: Google Play Store, Apple App Store
● Console: Xbox, PlayStation (requires special approval)
Use AI to:
● Write a compelling game description.
● Generate cover art, trailers, and promotional materials.
Example AI Prompt:
"Write a Steam game description for my sci-fi horror game about surviving in a haunted
spaceship."
7. Making Money from Your Game
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Goal: Monetize your game effectively.
Ways to Earn:
● One-time Purchase – Sell the game on Steam, Itch.io, or Epic Store.
● Freemium Model – Offer a free version with in-game purchases (skins, levels, power-
ups).
● Ad Revenue – Show ads in mobile games.
● Crowdfunding – Use Kickstarter or Patreon to raise funds.
Use AI to:
● Write an engaging pitch for crowdfunding.
● Generate store listing descriptions that attract buyers.
Final Thoughts
With AI tools like ChatGPT (coding & design), Meshy 3D (3D modeling), and game engines
(Unity, Godot), you can build a game faster than ever!
