15 Best Game Development Courses on edX
We compared 15 Game Development courses currently listed on edX, priced from $5.00 to $483.30. 1 comes from a named university or institution, including The University of California, San Diego. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $5.00 – $483.30
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "game development" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $5.00 to $483.30, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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CryptoGuard: Securing the Future of Game Development with Blockchain
Offered by HP
Explore the future of gaming in this hands-on course on blockchain and cybersecurity in game development. Learn to build secure, decentralized games with tokens, NFTs, smart contracts and anti-cheat systems. The course i...
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edX MOOC / Non-creditGenerative AI Mastery: Revolutionizing Game Development
Offered by HP
Generative AI is transforming game development, enabling more immersive and interactive experiences. This course covers AI’s role in narrative, concept art, texturing, modeling, and animation. Gain hands-on skills to enh...
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edX MOOC / Non-creditEsports Management and Game Development
Offered by HP
This course in Esports Management and Game Development provides an insight into the dynamic world of esports, covering both the management aspects of running esports events and the fundamentals of game development. You'l...
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Virtual Reality (VR) App Development
Offered by The University of California, San Diego
This course in Virtual Reality (VR) App Development focuses on the skills needed to create immersive VR applications. You'll explore the foundational concepts of VR, including design principles and development tools tail...
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edX MOOC / Non-creditCreating Universes: Game Art and Narrative
Offered by HP
Design games that feel meaningful—not just playable. Learn how to engineer player agency, emotional engagement, and decision-making using narrative, visual direction, feedback, and real-time systems. Build tension thro...
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edX MOOC / Non-creditEvolution of Game Design
Offered by LCI Education
In the Evolution of Game Design course, you'll explore the transformation of game design practices over the years. The course examines the essential principles, methodologies, and technologies that have shaped modern gam...
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edX MOOC / Non-creditIntroduction to Game Design
Offered by LCI Education
This course offers an introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles of game design. You'll explore the various elements that contribute to creating engaging and interactive game experiences, including gameplay...
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edX MOOC / Non-creditIntroduction to 3D Modeling for Video Games
Offered by LCI Education
This course offers a solid foundation in 3D modeling specifically tailored for video game development. You'll learn about various modeling techniques and tools that are integral to creating engaging game environments and...
$358.20listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditIntroduction to Level Design
Offered by LCI Education
This course offers a solid introduction to the fundamentals of level design in gaming. You'll explore various techniques and principles used in creating immersive game environments, focusing on the player experience and...
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edX MOOC / Non-creditA Complete Guide to Game Design
Offered by HP
From crafting immersive game worlds and designing captivating gameplay mechanics to mastering storytelling and level creation, explore the intricacies of game design with this comprehensive course from HP. Receive a veri...
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edX MOOC / Non-creditHTML5 Apps and Games
Offered by The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
Today, developers are increasingly moving from native to HTML5-based apps. Increase your ability to design and deliver innovative services on the Web!
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edX MOOC / Non-creditShooters and Game Engines in Level Design
Offered by LCI Education
Shooter games have been and continue to be the dominant genre in video games. Learn about this important genre in game design.
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edX MOOC / Non-creditEvolution of Game Design: 2010 to present
Offered by LCI Education
Discover the gaming landscape's evolution, from the surge in mobile gaming to the exciting future of the industry.
$179.00listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditThe Basics of Level Design
Offered by LCI Education
Discover how to create captivating video games with not just your visuals and gameplay, but level design as well.
$178.99listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditIntroduction to Game Design: Game Systems and Balance
Offered by LCI Education
Learn the deep mechanics of good system design that is both fun and rewarding for the gamer.
$179.00listed price
Best Game Development Courses on edX compared
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