Unity 2D Quickstart: Build Your First Game

Game DevelopmentBeginner9 min read

Unity remains a popular engine for 2D games thanks to its robust toolset and expansive ecosystem. This quickstart walks you through creating a simple 2D scene, importing sprites, and wiring up player movement.

Setup

  1. ▸Install Unity Hub and create a new 2D project.
  2. ▸Import sprites and set up a simple scene.
  3. ▸Add a Rigidbody2D and Collider2D to the player object.

Player Movement

Create a simple script to read input and apply velocity. Test in the editor and iterate on movement feel.

Next Steps

  • ▸Add animations via the Animator
  • ▸Implement tilemaps for level design
  • ▸Polish with sound effects and UI