Which IGA Level is right for you?
The Indie Game Academy is dedicated to empowering the game creative to pave their own path. Our three level system is meant to help you achieve your game career dreams no matter where you are in your journey. But... which level is right for you?
What is your game industry dream?
To start my own Indie Game Studio
To work at a top game industry company
To build games for fun on the side
What do you hope to get from the Indie Game Academy?
Community and support
Help getting motivated
I don't know where to start
I need talented collaborators
Have you taken any game classes before?
Nope
Only recorded online classes
I took some live programs and classes
I went to school and/or am trained for this!
What kind of game have you always wanted to make?
A platformer
A puzzle game
An adventure game
A casual game
A strategy game
An action game
Other
What area of game development are you most interested in learning?
How Unity works
Engineering
Audio Design
Visual Design
Marketing
Business and Monetization
Game Design
Narrative Design
How satisfied with your current career are you?
Not even a little
It's okay but I'm looking for a change
I'm over the moon
Why do you want to make games?
Just seems like fun
It's what I'm meant to do
I think I can make the world a better place
Because every game I play could be better
Have you ever published a game before?
Yes
No
What does "publish" mean?
How many games have you finished?
0
1
2-4
4+
How would you rate your game career experience?
1 - Not Experienced
2
3
4
5 - Very Experienced
IGA Level 1: Embark
Your results are in! We recommend you start with Level 1.
Indie Game Academy Level 1: Embark is meant to give you an understanding of how the game industry works, and get you building your own games as quickly as possible. Finish your own version of the classic game Peggle and gain access to our goofy community of Wizards!
Level 1 is designed assuming you have little to no knowledge of creating games. If that doesn't sound like you, perhaps you are destined to start at a higher level!
Sign up at: indiegameacademy.com
Indie Game Academy Level 1: Embark is meant to give you an understanding of how the game industry works, and get you building your own games as quickly as possible. Finish your own version of the classic game Peggle and gain access to our goofy community of Wizards!
Level 1 is designed assuming you have little to no knowledge of creating games. If that doesn't sound like you, perhaps you are destined to start at a higher level!
Sign up at: indiegameacademy.com
IGA Level 2: Explore
Your future has been divined, you shall start with Level 2! (Or at least we recommend it)
Indie Game Academy Level 2: Explore is a live game dev classroom! Go from a shaky beginner to a confident game creative by building your own custom platformer game! Receive one month of live video lessons from a dedicated industry professor and journey alongside a class of peers.
Level 2 is all about building your confidence as a solo game developer. It assumes some knowledge of making games, but also that you want a little more experience before going big leagues!
Sign up at: indiegameacademy.com
Indie Game Academy Level 2: Explore is a live game dev classroom! Go from a shaky beginner to a confident game creative by building your own custom platformer game! Receive one month of live video lessons from a dedicated industry professor and journey alongside a class of peers.
Level 2 is all about building your confidence as a solo game developer. It assumes some knowledge of making games, but also that you want a little more experience before going big leagues!
Sign up at: indiegameacademy.com
IGA Level 3: Publish
Tabulating... we think you should start with Level 3!
Indie Game Academy Level 3: Publish is the cream of the crop! Get sorted into a team of 3-5, follow live video lessons from seven industry professionals, come up with an original game concept, monetize that game and publish it to a store of your choice all in just three months!
Level 3 is designed to give you a taste of running your own Indie Game Studio. Learn everything you need to start publishing games and break into the game industry!
Sign up at indiegameacademy.com
Indie Game Academy Level 3: Publish is the cream of the crop! Get sorted into a team of 3-5, follow live video lessons from seven industry professionals, come up with an original game concept, monetize that game and publish it to a store of your choice all in just three months!
Level 3 is designed to give you a taste of running your own Indie Game Studio. Learn everything you need to start publishing games and break into the game industry!
Sign up at indiegameacademy.com