Now these days playing video games is very popular. So, if you want to create your own video game then the first and most important question is Which Programming Language Should you Use to Develop Games ?.

There are so many  programming languages in the market for game development like C++, Java, C# but choosing the right programming language for you is important. Before choosing a programming language you need to have some basic knowledge about these languages so you can make the right decision. In this article we intend to cover breif knowledge about some popular programming languages :-


Programming Languages

1. C# Programming Language

C# (C Sharp) is general purpose, object oriented, static typed, multi paradigam programming language. C# was developed by Microsoft in the year of 2000 as part of its .Net Framework. It is somewhere similar to two object oriented programming languages C++ and Java. C# programming language is fast, easy to read and had great Cross Platform Abilities.


Game In Unity Game Engine

C# is default programming language for Unity Game Engine and most of the Unity Libraries built in C#. It is Type Safed, Highly Scalable and Efficient in game development. Due to Automatic Memory Management support you can focus more on developing your game. 

But there are some issues with this programming language. C# isn't widely used for game development. C# is faster than Javascript but less efficient then C++ and Java. This was specifically designed to work with .Net framework due to this it isn't as Flexible as other programming language.

Cuphead, Hearthstone are some popular games developed in C#. Godot, Unity and Cryengine are relevent Game Engine and Framework for C#.

2. C++ Programming Language

C++ is High Level and Object Oriented programming language which also combile features of Low Level Language like C. C++ is the most widely used programming language because of it's Simplicity and Readbility. C++ is basically used in Operating System and Game Development. Many popular and modern Game engines like Unreal Engine are built in C++.


Game In Unreal Game Engine

C++ is highly efficient and one of the fastest programming language due to which you can built any complex game in C++ with maximum Efficiency, Scalability and Robustness. C++ is Platform Independent programming language so you can port to any operating system easily. It has the Largest community support.

As we know C++ is highly efficient and scalable but it is challenging to built any game with just C++. In this you have more control on memory management but it lacks in automatic Garbage Collection. C++ gives more control to developer due to which it is Less Secure than C#.

PUBG, ArcheAge, Gears 5 are some popular game developed in C++. Gadot, Unreal Engine and Cryengine are popular Game Engine and Frameworks for C++.

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3. Java Programming Language

Java is an Object Oriented Programming Language created in 1995 by James Gosling. It is General Computer Programming language. Java is Platform Independent programming language and it is basically used to develop Android Application and Games. But, now these days Java is replaced by Kotlin for android development. Most of the Desktop Games and Application still made in Java.


libGDX For Android

Java support Multi Threading and Garbage Collection which help us to improve our game performance. Java is platform independent due to this games developed in java can run on different platform without any Extra Libraries and Framework.

Minecraft, Fifa 11 are popular games developed in java. jMonkeyEngine, libGDX, LITIengine are popular Game Engine and Framework for Java game development.

I think now you are able to choose a programming language to begin your path in the field of Game Development. 

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