Build a 2D Tower Defense Game in Unity — PickAClass
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Build a 2D Tower Defense Game in Unity

Learn C# and Unity fundamentals by building a fully functional 2D tower defense game from scratch, from pathfinding to object pooling.

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About this course

Have you ever wanted to build your own strategy game but did not know where to start? Creating a 2D tower defense game is one of the best ways to learn game development, logic, and architecture. In this text-based course, you will transition from a beginner to a confident game developer by building a classic 2D tower defense game. You will write clean C# code, manage game states, and implement core gameplay mechanics step-by-step through clear explanations and structured code snippets. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational concepts of game loops, coordinates, and 2D grid systems in Unity - Build a custom pathfinding and waypoint system for enemy movement - Create modular towers, projectile physics, and enemy spawning systems - Apply ScriptableObjects to manage game data, enemy stats, and tower upgrades efficiently - Implement the Singleton pattern and Object Pooling to optimize performance and manage game states - Design a dynamic user interface to track player health, resources, and wave progression The course begins with core game development terminology and project setup before moving into step-by-step coding and architecture. You will progress from simple movement mechanics to advanced optimization techniques, building a solid foundation in C# programming along the way. This course is designed for beginners who want to learn game development with Unity and C#, requiring no prior coding experience. Start your game development journey and build your first strategy game today.

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Coursework summary
Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
Performance benchmark
Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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