How to Build a Simple Game
Games are one of the most fun things to build on Div-idy. You can build retro-style games and then iterate to make your own changes—or start entirely from scratch. Div-idy supports 2D games right now (perfect for classic arcade / retro gameplay).
Quick Answer
To build a simple game, prompt Div-idy with the type of 2D game you want (example: runner, platformer, paddle game, top-down shooter). Div-idy generates the gameplay loop, controls, and UI. Then you can prompt changes to add levels, improve graphics, tweak difficulty, or change the theme.
“Build a simple retro 2D space shooter game with arrow-key movement, spacebar to shoot, scoring, increasing difficulty, and a restart button.”
Step-by-Step
Pick a 2D game concept
Keep it simple for the first build. You can always add more later.
Good starter ideas:
- Endless runner
- Flappy-style tap game
- Pong / paddle game
- Snake
- Top-down shooter
- Platformer (simple levels)Prompt the first version
Describe the controls, goal, and what “game over” looks like.
Prompt example:
Create a simple 2D retro game (Pong-style).
Controls: W/S for left paddle, Up/Down for right paddle.
Add scoring, a start screen, and a restart button after game over.Generate and play-test
Click Generate and try the game in your browser. See what feels fun and what needs adjusting.
Click: Generate
Test: controls, speed, difficulty, and score.Iterate with prompts
This is where the game becomes yours. Prompt upgrades, new mechanics, and theme changes.
Iteration ideas:
- Add sound effects and music toggle
- Add difficulty levels (Easy/Medium/Hard)
- Add power-ups (shield, rapid fire, slow motion)
- Add levels or waves
- Add a high score saved to local storage
- Reskin the theme (retro neon, pixel art, Midwest theme, etc.)Prompt Examples You Can Copy
Retro space shooter
A classic, fast, and fun starter game.
Build a simple retro 2D space shooter.
Arrow keys move the ship, spacebar shoots.
Spawn enemies from the top, add scoring, lives, and increasing difficulty.
Include start screen and restart button.Snake game
Great for learning and easy to iterate on.
Create a simple Snake game using a grid.
Arrow keys control the snake.
Add score, increasing speed, and a game over screen with restart.Endless runner
Jump + obstacles + score = classic loop.
Build a 2D endless runner game.
Spacebar makes the character jump.
Random obstacles spawn and speed increases over time.
Add score, high score saved locally, and restart button.