The 6 best Game Development courses in 2026

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you will dive deep into the foundational concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its application in game development. By exploring AI techniques in Unity, you’ll learn how to implement AI-driven characters, create realistic movement, and develop advanced pathfinding systems. As you progress, you will discover how mathematics, physics, and algorithms

In this course, you'll embark on a journey into the heart of game design through our Level Design course. Discover the art and theory that shapes player experiences, examining real-game examples to understand the nuances of level design. From single-player to multiplayer, grasp the principles that make each experience unique and engaging. Craft your level design skills for different game scenarios, creating personalized design documents that foster collaborative team efforts. Dive into the collaborative process, mastering the creation of comprehensive-level design documents that ensure a shar

This course is your gateway to mastering Android game development with Unity 2022. You'll start by learning how to set up Unity and develop a basic understanding of the platform. From there, you will dive into building a simple yet engaging 3D endless runner game, learning how to create game levels, control player movement, and handle game mechanics such as platform spawning and object destruction. Next, the course takes you on an exciting journey to develop a 3D zigzag game, guiding you through advanced mechanics like player control via touch input, spawning platforms with random algorithms,

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you’ll dive deep into the world of Unreal Engine 5, learning how to design and implement AAA-quality game vehicles. Starting with the basics, you'll explore the Matrix City sample and learn how to source and import vehicles into Unreal. You’ll also go step-by-step through customizing cars, including input mapping, camera rotatio

Learn Unity and C# by building playable 2D games.

Build games with Unreal Engine 5 and C++ from scratch.