Build Games in Unity — With a Mentor Who’s Actually Building One Too
I’m Dan Makfinsky, a senior programmer turned indie studio founder. I teach Unity by building real projects, solving real problems, and showing the real journey behind becoming a game developer.
Where are you in your Unity journey?
Choose the option that matches your current mindset, and I’ll guide you to the best next step.
I’ve done some tutorials
I know the basics. I want to get better and build real projects.
Help me level up →
I’m ready to commit to a real course
I want a structured path to build a full game.
View the Course →
Brand New to Unity?
Start Here.
If you’re just starting out — or you opened Unity once and immediately closed it — this section is for you. Your goal right now is simple: get a win, build confidence, and understand the basics without getting overwhelmed.
What You'll Do First
- A beginner-friendly intro tutorial you can finish in under an hour
- A simple roadmap that shows exactly what to learn next
- Optional: a bite-sized 3-email mini-series to help you start strong
Want a guided path? 👉 Get my free Unity Kickstart mini-series.
You Know the Basics. Let’s Level You Up.
You’ve built a few small things. You understand transforms, scenes, C#, maybe even player movement. Now you want to improve your code, build real systems, and stop feeling like you’re stitching together a dozen tutorials that don’t fit.
✔ Intermediate tutorials on cameras, movement, combat, UI, and more
✔ Deep-dive C# episodes (Lists, Collections, ScriptableObjects, patterns)
✔ Practical systems you can reuse in any project
✔ Behind-the-scenes insights from my real game + tools
Stuck on Your Project? Let’s Unclog the Mess.
Every dev hits this wall: the code stops working, your project gets messy, or you’re overwhelmed by 10 conflicting tutorials. You don’t need to start over, you just need clarity and the right patterns.
Here’s how I can help:
✔ Tutorials specifically for debugging, refactoring, and de-spaghetti-fying your project
✔ Practical problem-solving videos based on real student questions
✔ Live 1-on-1 sessions reviewing and troubleshooting your project
Support channels:
• Faktory Studios Discord for quick questions & community help
• Optional 1-on-1 calls when you need deeper help
Unity 101 · Game Dev Bootcamp
READY TO BUILD YOUR FIRST REAL GAME IN UNITY?
Build a complete local multiplayer brawler from start to finish while learning modern Unity workflows, C#, game feel, cameras, menus, and player controls.
- Build a polished 3D multiplayer game from start to finish
- Clean C# code you can reuse in future projects
- Access to updates for Unity 6 and beyond
- Lifetime access with new free content
Who’s Behind Faktory Studios?
I’m Dan Makfinsky, founder of Faktory Studios. I spent 20+ years as a programmer and technical artist before going full-time indie. Now I share everything I know about Unity, game development, and building a sustainable indie studio.
I create tutorials, courses, tools, shaders, and games, all while documenting the journey of building something from scratch with four kids, nights-and-weekends hustle, and the honest behind-the-scenes most creators never show.
⬤ Follow the Journey on YouTubeTools, Courses, and Resources to Help You Build Faster
ORDO – Project Organizer for Unity
Clean up your project structure, enforce import rules, and fix messy Unity hierarchies.
Unity Assets (Shaders, VFX & Tools)
Plug-and-play assets built from real production needs.
