Collection

Get your first game running

Unity is installed — now what? This collection gives you the exact Unity 6 tutorials and resources to go from an empty project to a playable game. Covers the Unity Editor, physics, C# scripting, and game design fundamentals. Start here if you're new to Unity.

Unity Technologies

Last updated: Jun 23, 2026

9 resources

Start with the editor

Unity's interface looks complicated until you know where to look.

Pathway

Unity Essentials

Unity's guided beginner pathway — covers the editor, 3D and 2D fundamentals, audio, scripting, and publishing in one structured journey. Complete all six missions to build your first portfolio project and publish it to the web. 10h.

Unity Learn

Tutorial

Unity Editor Tips and Tricks

Speed up your Unity workflow with this short tutorial. Covers Scene view navigation, Play mode settings, and hidden features in the Inspector and Hierarchy windows. 30 min.

Unity Learn

Documentation

How GameObjects and Components Work

Unity builds every game out of GameObjects with Components attached. Understand this one idea and the rest of the editor clicks into place.

docs.unity3d.com

Build something that runs

The fastest way to learn Unity is to make a complete game — even a tiny one.

Course

3D Beginner Game: Roll-a-Ball

Build and share a Roll-a-Ball game! You'll set up a game environment, write custom scripts, add physics and collectibles, create a score UI, and build it so others can play. 2h 50m.

Unity Learn

Course

2D Beginner Game: Sprite Flight

Build a complete 2D arcade game from a blank project — no assets provided. You'll create a triangle ship, dodge flying obstacles, add scoring, particle effects, and audio, then publish your finished game. 4h 30m.

Unity Learn

Fill in the gaps

No tutorial covers everything. These resources answer the questions you hit once you start building on your own.

Course

Create with Code

Learn C# scripting by building real Unity projects from scratch. This official Unity course walks absolute beginners through the core programming concepts you need to bring your first game to life — variables, functions, physics, and player input.

Unity Learn

video

Weekly Tips From the Unity Team

Short tips published every Tuesday — editor shortcuts, common bugs, workflow tricks.

youtube.com

ebook

How to design a game people want to play

The Game Designer's Playbook — loops, progression, and UI principles for indie developers.

unity.com

beta

Get Unstuck Faster with the Unity AI Assistant

The Unity AI Assistant lives inside the editor and knows your project. Ask it to explain an error, write a starter script, or clarify how a component works.

unity.com