Game Programming FAQ
This is a Game Programming FAQ. For general game programming concepts, see our game programming page.
Game Programming Languages
What programming languages can be used to make a video game?
Video games have been made in every programming language in existence. It all really depends on what you want to create with one. For example, you can easily create text games in CBM BASIC (a "classic" from the 1980's) but it's too slow to do anything 3D. That would require something more modern.
What programming languages are the most popular to create games with?
Between professionals and amateurs, there is a large difference.
Among professionals C++ is the most popular.
Amateurs tend to use programming languages created specifically for making games. Some we think are popular :
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