Game Development looks simple on the surface.

Game development looks simple on the surface.

But this is an “Iceberg” hiding many underwater obstacles.

Above the water:
• Come up with a good idea
• Choose a game engine
• Create a prototype
• Cool logo and title
• Post a launch tweet
• Click ‘export game’

Sounds straightforward, right?

But the real work happens below the surface:

• Gather a strong team
• Fun gameplay
• Balance progression and difficulty
• Optimization and bug fixes
• Retain players long-term
• Build a community
• Effective monetization strategy
• Get funding
• Run a successful marketing campaign
• Meet deadlines
• Bring the game to release
• Keep the passion for gaming alive
• Achieve profitability

Each layer gets harder.
Each challenge is critical.

Game development isn’t just about creativity.
It’s about perseverance, problem-solving, and commitment.

Because what seems like “just a game”
is really years of work below the surface.

What part of this iceberg do you find the hardest?