Yandex Games is a catalog of mobile and desktop browser games that covers a wide range of genres, from match-3 and strategy to racing and more. You can add brand-new games or games you’ve already published on other platforms: they’ll all show up in the Yandex Games catalog.
You’ll follow a step-by-step process that teaches you how to build browser games using the Unity engine, upload them to Yandex Games, and start earning money doing what you love.
Ilya Kareltsev
Course author. A Unity developer with ten years of experience and head of Eccentric Games, a game/app dev studio
Who benefits?
Unity game developers
Learn how to upload a game to Yandex Games and unlock a new income stream
Developers in other fields
Master the Unity game engine so you can work on projects in this growing gamedev niche
Gamers with little programming experience
Build the foundation you need
to unlock a career as a game developer
Unity game developers
Learn how to upload a game to Yandex Games and unlock a new income stream
Developers in other fields
Master the Unity game engine so you can work on projects in this growing gamedev niche
Gamers with little programming experience
Build the foundation you need
to unlock a career as a game developer
New skills
Work with Unity
Write scripts in C#
Animate characters
Work with prefabs
Create effects
Add and customize sound
Create a save system
Build a user interface
Add in-game purchases and ads to your game
Upload games to the Yandex Games platform
Results
You’ll build a game that is ready for Yandex Games.
Games made by our students:
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The process
The course consists of five modules. You can complete them at your own pace and when you have time. Under each video lesson, you’ll find additional materials you can download. Follow the teacher’s instructions, and you’ll walk away with your first game.
5 modules
35 lessons
11 hours of video
Learn more about the course
Module 1
Browser games and the Unity engine
Learn about browser games: what makes them special and which genres are the most popular. Get an introduction to the Unity engine and Yandex Games.
Module 2
Game development: first steps in Unity
Master the basics of Unity, create your first game scene, and start writing scripts in C#.
Module 3
Game development: the full version
Build a full-fledged browser game that includes animations, levels, a user interface, sounds, and all the other necessities.
Module 4
Uploading the application to the platform, working with the SDK
Upload your finished new title to Yandex Games, creating a build and leveraging the SDK to utilize additional platform functions.
Module 5
Getting started with monetization
Start making money with in-game purchases and different kinds of ads.
Since everything is free, all you have to do is fill out the form
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know how to program?
The course is designed for all levels, including people who are just getting started in development. We’ll go over the basics using examples from a game.
Why Unity?
Unity is one of the world’s most popular game engines. It’s simple, and the low barrier to entry means it’s accessible for beginners. Once you learn how to use it, you’ll be able to make games for any of today’s platforms. Many of the developers who have published titles on Yandex Games built them on the Unity engine.
What equipment and programs will I need for the course?
A macOS or Windows computer with one monitor is all you need. The course uses free software, so there’s nothing to buy.
Will I be able to make a game as I go through the course?
Absolutely. Once you’ve learned how to use the Unity features you need for games, you’ll be able to make your own.