About Ready Dev Start

Ready Dev Start (by Indie Game Academy) is a community-driven knowledge base built for aspiring game developers who want to go from zero to shipping their first indie title — and beyond.

Our Mission

We believe everyone deserves free, well-organized access to game development knowledge. No paywalls, no accounts — just clear, scannable guides, curated tools, and production-ready templates.

How This Site Works

  • Quest Logs — Step-by-step learning paths covering design, programming, art, and publishing.
  • Equipment — Curated tool recommendations sorted by discipline and budget.
  • Blueprints — Downloadable templates (GDDs, pitch decks, studio charters) ready to customize.
  • Career Guide — Explore game industry roles, job boards, and professional development resources.

Contributing

This site is open-source and built with Astro components. If you spot an error or want to add a guide, open a pull request on our GitHub repository.

Join the Community

Connect with us on the Indie Game Academy Discord — a supportive community of aspiring and experienced game developers.

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💡 Tip: All content follows the gamified naming convention — guides are "Quest Logs," tools are "Equipment," and templates are "Blueprints."