In this react I watched Bite Me Games’ “realistic guide” on switching careers into game dev, and yeah—there’s a lot in there I actually agree with (plus a few things I had to call out). The big idea I keep repeating is simple: don’t start with a “dream game.” Start tiny. Make small mobile games, web games, super simple horror prototypes—anything you can actually finish. Every finished project teaches you more than a half-built epic ever will, and you ramp up ambition gradually. We also talked about the underrated advantage career-switchers have: prior experience. Even if your old job feels “boring,” those skills transfer—communication, emails, presenting yourself, business basics, marketing, and just knowing how workplaces work. That stuff can help with publishers, clients, and getting hired. I also liked the point about using your previous domain knowledge to make more unique games (sim ideas come from everywhere—books, industries, weird life experience). My strongest practical takeaway: do game jams. A lot of them. They force scope, deadlines, and repetition, and they quickly reveal what you’re good at (code, art, design, AI, etc.). Also: don’t quit your job with zero runway and vibes. If you can build savings, you buy yourself time to learn, fail, and ship multiple polished games—because the first one probably won’t make money, and that’s normal.