Godot Engine Horror Game – Make Your First Scary Game

From zero to finished demo: make your first horror game in Godot

What you'll learn

Understand and apply the step-by-step process of creating a basic horror game in Godot Engine, from setting up scenes to final testing.

Design environments, use 3D models effectively, and implement terrifying jump scares.

Build enemy AI with behaviors inspired by Resident Evil and Stay Close.

Set up navigation so monsters can chase and track the player.

Implement multi-language support for a global audience.

Create settings menus for basic graphics and audio adjustments.

Requirements

No programming experience required, but basic familiarity with Godot Engine will help you learn faster.

A computer capable of running the latest version of Godot Engine smoothly.

Godot Engine installed and ready for hands-on practice.

Description

Are you ready to build your own horror game from scratch – even if you’re new to game development?This course is designed for beginners and those with basic knowledge of Godot Engine who want to learn how to create a complete, playable horror game.Throughout the lessons, you will learn step-by-step how to:Create and organize scenes for a full game projectDesign environments and use 3D models effectivelyAdd terrifying jump scares to keep players on edgeBuild enemy AI with behaviors inspired by Resident Evil and Stay CloseSet up navigation so monsters can chase and track the playerImplement multi-language support for global audiencesCreate game settings menus for graphics and basic audio adjustmentsImportant:This course will not teach you how to build a fully polished, commercial-level game with a complete storyline and complex gameplay like a professional studio or team would create. Doing so would require a much longer development process.Instead, the goal is to guide you through building a solid, basic horror game so you can understand the process and apply it to your own future projects.To get the most out of the course:Watch each video lesson first before attempting the practical workFollow exactly what is shown in the videos for the best resultsAvoid skipping lessons, as each part builds on the previous oneNote: The course is narrated using a high-quality AI-generated voice to ensure clear English delivery, as I am not a native English speaker.By the end of this course, you’ll have:Your own playable horror game prototypeA deeper understanding of Godot Engine’s workflowThe confidence to start building bigger, more advanced projectsIf you’re ready to combine coding, creativity, and scares – enroll now and start your horror game journey today!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Downloading and Installing Godot 4.4

Lecture 3 Getting Started with Godot Engine – Basic Overview

Lecture 4 Understanding the Default Player Movement Code in Godot

Lecture 5 Creating Your First Script in Godot

Lecture 6 Writing Conditions and Loops in Godot (If, For, While)

Section 2: Building the Horror Game Foundations

Lecture 7 Download, Import, and Fix 3D Models in Godot Engine

Lecture 8 Godot GDScript – Character Movement with State Machine

Lecture 9 Godot GDScript – Object Interaction and Pause Functionality

Lecture 10 Godot GDScript: Create a Basic Inventory

Lecture 11 Setting Up Collision Shapes for the Entire House (No Coding)

Lecture 12 Completing Collision Setup and Comparing Godot Auto-Convex

Lecture 13 Finish Collisions + Door System: Open, Key Lock, and Animation

Section 3: DIalogue in godot

Lecture 14 Finish All Remaining Door Animations in Godot

Lecture 15 Flashlight System + Optional Cabinet/Door Interactions

Lecture 16 Fixing Texture Lighting Issues in the House Asset

Lecture 17 Creating Dialogue and Multi-Language Support in Godot with Excel Part 1

Lecture 18 Creating Dialogue and Multi-Language Support in Godot with Excel Part 2

Section 4: Enemy AI, Jump Scares, and Gameplay Mechanics

Lecture 19 Repair Dialogue System, Paper Interaction, and Begin basement Enemy AI

Lecture 20 Completing Basement enemy AI Behaviors

Lecture 21 Creating Jump Scare Triggers and Fixing Related Bugs in Godot

Lecture 22 Updating the Basement Enemy AI Model

Lecture 23 Creating a Hiding Spot for the Player

Lecture 24 Enemy AI Chase + Full House Navigation

Lecture 25 Enemy AI Chase + Navigation (Part 2)

Lecture 26 Enemy AI Chase + Navigation (Part 3)

Lecture 27 Enemy AI Chase + Navigation + add animation (Part 4)

Lecture 28 Fixing Enemy AI Bugs + Creating Settings Scene (Graphics, Mouse, Audio)

Lecture 29 Fixing Navigation Issues and Completing Missing Features

Beginners who want to learn how to create a basic horror game in Godot Engine.,Anyone with some prior Godot experience who wants to enhance their skills through a real project.