Building a new game for Venus

Everyone has a different creative process and comfort level with technology. As long as you are committed to building something great, then we want to accommodate your style of development.

1

Install Node.js

Node has tools you'll need for Venus development, including the npm package manager.

Install Node.js

2

Install the Venus CLI

Regardless of which path you choose, you'll need the Venus CLI to publish your game and share it.

Install the Venus CLI

When you're done, come back here for the next step.

3

Download a Venus game template

We have several basic templates that make it easy to get started. They're great for both novice developers and experienced developers who want to start building right away.

Build a game from a template

4

If you prefer, create a project manually

We know that experienced developers often prefer setting up projects manually. Here's how:

Build a game from scratch

5

Deploy your game to Venus

Once your game is working and ready to share, use the Venus CLI to upload the latest version of your game. You'll get a link back that you can share with anyone.

Deploy your game to Venus