Your Game Development Student Toolkit
Other • Linux
Game engines, art and audio tools for game development students.
Who this toolkit is for
For game development students. Courses often specify an engine, so check which one your modules use.
Essential (1)
Core tools that are broadly useful.
Game Engines
- Godot Engine
Open Source
Why you may need this: A free, open-source engine for 2D and 3D games.
Flatpak (verified)flatpak install flathub org.godotengine.Godot
Recommended (4)
Useful for particular parts of the work or course.
Game Engines
- Unity
Freemium
Why you may need this: A widely used engine; free plans are available for eligible students.
View official installation instructions
Code Editor
Why you may need this: Edit game scripts.
Flatpak (verified)flatpak install flathub com.visualstudio.code
Art
Version Control
GitOpen Source
Why you may need this: Version your projects.
View official installation instructions
Specialist / Optional · Show specialist tools (2)
Consider these for particular modules, tasks or environments.
Course requirements vary. Software requirements differ between schools, colleges, universities and modules. Check your course materials before purchasing software.
Build your student setup
Build My Setup lets you add or remove apps, see why each is included and, where verified packages exist, get one install command. Nothing is installed automatically.