Learn LOVE2D with Real Code Examples

2D platformer

Top-down shooter

Physics-based puzzle game

Simple RPG

Game jam prototypes

Check Lua syntax and indentation

Verify asset file paths

Ensure love.update and love.draw are defined

Debug physics collisions

Test across multiple OS platforms

Run main.lua using LOVE2D runtime

Test input handling for all devices

Verify physics and collision behaviors

Check rendering on different screen resolutions

Debug with print statements and Lua REPL

Desktop: Windows, macOS, Linux

Mobile: Android and iOS via custom packaging

Package .love files for distribution

Bundle with LOVE2D runtime for standalone executable

Optional Steam or itch.io deployment

LOVE2D runtime

Lua libraries for graphics, physics, and input

Tile editors like Tiled

Audio tools for music/effects

External IDEs or editors (VS Code, Sublime, ZeroBrane Studio)

Lua libraries for physics, GUI, and networking

Tiled map editor for level design

Shaders via love.graphics.setShader

Audio libraries like HUMP or STI

Third-party input and joystick libraries

Use Lua modules for reusable code

Leverage community libraries

Test often on target platforms

Keep project structure organized

Iterate quickly due to lightweight framework

Create a tile-based 2D game

Implement smooth player movement

Add physics-based puzzles

Integrate custom shaders

Deploy game across platforms