Start by figuring out what you wanna make and use a modding kit or high level construction kit to transform a similar game into what you want.
That way you’re starting with tools you know can get close to what you want and don’t have to make your own engine from scratch.
So if you wanna make a jrpg, use rpg maker. If you wanna do a western crpg make a neverwinter or morrowind mod. If you wanna do an fps start with a doom wad or one of the unity kits.
Idk about platformers or puzzle games.
E: for roguelikes use libtcod (and support vikeys)
Start by figuring out what you wanna make and use a modding kit or high level construction kit to transform a similar game into what you want.
That way you’re starting with tools you know can get close to what you want and don’t have to make your own engine from scratch.
So if you wanna make a jrpg, use rpg maker. If you wanna do a western crpg make a neverwinter or morrowind mod. If you wanna do an fps start with a doom wad or one of the unity kits.
Idk about platformers or puzzle games.
E: for roguelikes use libtcod (and support vikeys)