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Mobile Game Development

Create simple mobile games and earn through in-app ads and purchases.

techAdvanced$100 - $10,000/mo

Overview

Mobile games can generate income through in-app advertising, purchases, and premium downloads. Simple hyper-casual games can be developed relatively quickly and, if viral, earn significant ad revenue.

How to Get Started

  1. 1Learn game development with Unity or Godot
  2. 2Start with simple game mechanics (endless runners, puzzle games)
  3. 3Publish on Google Play Store and Apple App Store
  4. 4Implement ad monetization through AdMob or Unity Ads
  5. 5Promote through social media and cross-promotion

Pros

  • Potential for viral success
  • Passive ad revenue
  • Creative project
  • Growing mobile gaming market

Cons

  • Very competitive market
  • Development skills required
  • Marketing is crucial
  • Most games do not earn much

Recommended Tools & Platforms

UnityGodotXcodeGoogle Play ConsoleAdMob

Pro Tip

Focus on hyper-casual games with simple, addictive mechanics. These are faster to develop and have the highest chance of going viral. Test multiple game concepts quickly.

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