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Should I use Gamedesignskills?

Video game design focused educational and upskill resources by and for professional practicing game developers. - gamedesignskills.com

· 4 days ago

Worth it only if you're serious about becoming a game designer and want live mentorship from industry veterans. Casual learners use the free blog, podcast, and YouTube alternatives before paying for a bootcamp.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 15+ public sources; no verified independent reviews or published pricing found.

Ratings

  • Value for moneyNo pricing figures in evidence
  • Ease of useNo user experience evidence found
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityDiscord and email exist, quality unknown
  • Security posture

Pricing

Not disclosed

Bootcamps and courses

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes

Best for

  • Career-changers breaking into game design
  • Aspiring designers wanting live mentorship
  • Working designers upskilling via bootcamps
  • Learners who want frameworks, not code or art

Not for

  • Anyone needing to learn programming or art, it's design-only
  • Hobbyists happy with free YouTube and GDC talks
  • Buyers who require verified third-party reviews before paying
  • Studios wanting proven team training ROI

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Pricing sits behind course pages; confirm total cost before enrolling

medium

The '51+ studios' hiring claim is self-reported marketing, not verified

low

Bootcamp legitimacy repeatedly questioned by prospective buyers on Reddit

low

Payments run through Funsmiths, LLC; read refund terms before paying

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Content written by practicing game designers, paid forward by veterans
  • Live online classes teach industry-relevant skills
  • Claims members hired or promoted at 51+ studios
  • Free blog, podcast, and YouTube content available
  • Led by recognizable industry designers like Alexander Brazie

Cons

  • Almost no independent reviews; Reddit users ask if it's legit
  • Teaches design only, no coding or art skills
  • Tiny audience: 2.68K YouTube subscribers, 897 Instagram followers
  • Course prices not visible in sources reviewed

Sources & method

- 11 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed. A third-party scanner review found mostly positive signals and leans toward a legitimate site.

official x6review x4security x1

Key stats

  • Feature depth: 3/5

    Rating

  • Not disclosed

    Starting price

  • 11

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money. No pricing figures in evidence
  • Ease of use. No user experience evidence found
  • Feature depth: 3/5. Live classes, mentorship, community; depth unverified
  • Support quality. Discord and email exist, quality unknown
  • Security posture: 4/5. Scanner review finds legitimate site
  • 2.68K YouTube subscribers 94 videos
  • 897 Instagram followers 169 posts
  • 51+ Studios hiring members Self-reported claim
  • None found Independent reviews Reddit threads ask, few answer

Pricing

Bootcamps and courses

Not disclosed

  • Live classes
  • Mentorship program
  • Community access

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

A third-party scanner review found mostly positive signals and leans toward a legitimate site.

What users say

Independent user feedback is scarce; Reddit threads show prospective buyers asking whether the bootcamps are legitimate and worth the investment.

“looking to sign up for this bootcamp but wanted to see if anyone has any thoughts!”
Reddit, r/gamedev
“I came across a level design course on gamedesignskills.com and was wondering if it's legitimate and worth the investment.”
Reddit, r/gamedev
“I've been writing with GameDesignSkills.com for a while now. I'm a moderator on their discord”
Critpoints blog

Alternatives

Compare Gamedesignskills with each alternative.

  • GMTK (Mark Brown)

    Free, deep game design video essays

  • GDC talks

    Free industry conference talks on design

    Gamedesignskills vs GDC talks

  • Coursera game design

    University-backed courses with certificates

  • Udemy game design

    Cheap one-off courses, frequent sales

Full analysis

Based on 15+ public sources; no verified independent reviews or published pricing found.

Legit-looking game design bootcamps from industry vets, but near-zero independent reviews and hidden pricing. Try free options first.

Methodology

Based on 15+ public sources; no verified independent reviews or published pricing found.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. First Principles of Game Design Mentorship Programgamedesignskills.com
    official
  2. Game Design Courses and Classes Online (Free and Paid)gamedesignskills.com
    official
  3. anyone take the game design skills bootcamp for...reddit.com
    review
  4. Game design skill Level Design blackout bootcampreddit.com
    review
  5. Has anyone taken these online game design courses?reddit.com
    review
  6. Gamedesignskills.com Reputation Reviewgridinsoft.com
    security
  7. Building Skill Tests @ Game Design Skillscritpoints.net
    review
  8. Game Design Skills YouTubeyoutube.com
    official
  9. Game Design Skills Instagraminstagram.com
    official
  10. Terms of Service (Funsmiths, LLC)gamedesignskills.com
    official
  11. Game Design Skills on LinkedInlinkedin.com
    official

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