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13 Best Game Mechanics Courses for Beginners

We compared 13 Game Mechanics courses currently listed on edX, Udemy and Coursera, priced from $19.99 to $417.00. 12 of them teach the subject directly and 1 are built around a certification exam. 2 come from a named university or institution, including LaSalle College and Harvard University. 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
13
Price range
$19.99 – $417.00
Providers
edX, Udemy, Coursera
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 13 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, Udemy, Coursera, matched to "game mechanics" 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 $19.99 to $417.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Level Design

    Offered by LaSalle College

    This course offers an engaging introduction to the art and science of level design, crucial for creating immersive gaming experiences. You'll explore fundamental principles and techniques that guide the development of va...

    $417.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Game Design

    Offered by LaSalle College

    In this course, you'll explore the fundamentals of game design, a creative and technical discipline that combines storytelling with interactivity. You'll learn about game mechanics, player psychology, and design principl...

    $357.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Udemy Certificate

    Master 2D Game Development in Unity (Beginner to pro)

    Step into the world of 2D game development and learn how to build a complete, polished platformer game in Unity from scratch. In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll create a fully functional 2D game featuring smooth pl...

    $29.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    Udemy Certificate Lowest price here

    Full Lua Programming: Beginner to Pro in Roblox Studio

    This guide is designed for everyone wanting to get into the realm of Roblox Game Development, Roblox Lua/Luau, and metaverse ventures! The videos are short, packed with knowledge and I like to show programming in a simpl...

    $19.99
    listed price
  5. 5
    Udemy Certificate

    Unreal Engine 5 for Beginners - Create your first game

    So you want to learn Unreal Engine 5...Welcome to this course, where you step-by-step will be learning a lot! From basic things such as projects, actors, components to animation and blueprints.I hate when people just sho...

    $54.99
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Unreal 5 C++ Game - Beginner's Masterclass

    Welcome to our Unreal C++ Game Beginner's MasterclassIn this course, you will learn how to build a top-down game with Unreal and CPPWhat you will learn:Code Editor IntroductionCode from Scratch in C++Build Pointers and R...

    $199.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy Certificate

    Master Visual Novel Game Creation in Unity: For Beginners

    Dive into the exciting world of visual novel game development with this hands-on Unity course! Designed for aspiring developers and storytellers, this course teaches you how to build a fully functional visual novel game...

    $99.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Introduction to Unity and C# Basics

    Offered by Packt

    This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the co...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Tekken 7 Course: From Beginner to Advanced Player (Tekken 8)

    This Tekken 7 course, created by experienced player and coach Rising Uppercut, is designed to help players of all levels improve their skills. With over 30 video lectures totaling more than two hours, you'll learn the fu...

    $19.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Introduction 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.

    $179.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Introduction to Psychological Aspects of Game Design

    Offered by LCI Education

    Learn the fundamental concepts and practice of game design and the theory connected to it.

    $179.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Introduction to Game Design: Process and Creation

    Offered by LCI Education

    Learn the steps involved in the game design process⁠—turning the vision into reality.

    $179.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Certification prep University-backed

    CS50's Introduction to 2D Game Development

    Offered by Harvard University

    Learn about the development of 2D interactive games in this hands-on course, as you explore the design of games such as Super Mario Bros., Pokémon, Angry Birds, and more.

    $299.00
    listed price

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