Simple Unity 2D Tutorials for Beginners

This site is a friendly place to learn Unity. Here youโ€™ll find step-by-step tutorials on creating 2D games, carefully designed for beginners. Everything is broken down into small steps, so itโ€™s easy to understand and try out right away.

โš ๏ธ Important: in newer versions of Unity, only the new Input System may be enabled by default. These tutorials use the classic Input Manager. If input does not work, enable support for both systems: Edit โ†’ Project Settings โ†’ Player โ†’ Active Input Handling โ†’ Both.


Basics

๐Ÿ’ฌ Introduction to C# for Unity

A step-by-step introduction to C# basics specifically for beginners.

We'll cover variables, conditionals, loops, and other basic language elements.

Using simple examples, you'll understand how scripts in Unity work.

A good start if you are new to coding.

๐ŸŽฎ Getting Started with Unity and the Unity Editor

A step-by-step introduction to Unity for beginners.

Learn the Unity Editor interface, scenes, objects, and components.

Practice creating a project, importing assets, and writing simple scripts.

A solid foundation before diving into game mechanics and logic.


Beginner

๐ŸŽฃ 2D "Catcher" (1)

A simple foundation for a 2D game โ€” create it and catch falling objects.

Step by step, you'll add controls, reactions, and the basics of interaction.

Just the fundamental programming elements โ€” follow along and see it come to life.

Start small. Watch how it works. Then take it further.

๐ŸŽฃ 2D "Catcher" (2)

Keep building on your first project โ€” now add scores, sounds, and simple game rules.

Still perfectly clear for beginners. Step by step, no rush.

๐Ÿš€ 2D "Shooter"

Create your own little space battle โ€” steer your ship, fire lasers, and dodge incoming shots.

Add explosions, sounds, and action โ€” step by step, even if itโ€™s your first try.

A great next project after the Catcher: more movement, more thrill.


Beginner+

๐Ÿ€ 2D Platformer (1)

Create a tiny jumping game โ€” with ground, a player, and smooth animated movement.

Step by step, you'll bring this little world to life: jumps, landings, character motion.

No prior experience needed โ€” just follow along and see how it works.

๐Ÿ€ 2D Platformer (2)

Keep expanding your platformer. Add coins, moving platforms, simple enemies โ€” and a little cloud that quietly follows you.

Discover how to make the world respond: sounds, scoring, small events that give it meaning.

The world slowly grows bigger.

๐Ÿ’Ž 2D Match-3

Build a classic match-3 game โ€” place colorful gems, swap them around, and clear matching lines.

Step by step, you'll learn grid logic, refilling, and simple puzzle mechanics.

A great mini-project to see how these games work inside.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ 2D Tower Defense

Build your cityโ€™s defense: place towers on stands and stop incoming meteors.

Step by step, youโ€™ll learn how to spawn enemies, target them, shoot lasers and missiles, and place towers with mouse clicks.

A perfect mini-project for beginners โ€” simple logic, clear scripts, and fast results.


Extras

๐ŸŽต Mini SFX Generator

Create basic sounds right in your browser: laser, explosion, bell, chirp, and more.

6 presets + sliders for frequency, duration, and volume. Export to WAV.

Good luck with your projects โ€” make things and enjoy the process!