• Games
  • Industry
  • Resources
  • Community
  • Learning
  • Support
Development
Unity Engine
Build 2D and 3D games for any platform
DownloadPlans and pricing
Monetization
In-App Purchase (IAP)
Discover and manage IAP across stores
Mediation
Maximize revenue and optimize monetization
Ad Quality
Protect your app’s user experience
Tapjoy
Build long-term user loyalty
All monetization products
User acquisition
User acquisition
Get discovered and acquire mobile users
Unity Vector AI
Connect players with the right games
Aura on-device advertising
Reach users on-device at peak engagement
All growth products
Use cases
3D collaboration
Build and review 3D projects in real time
Immersive training
Train in immersive environments
Customer experiences
Create interactive 3D experiences
All industry solutions
Industries
Manufacturing
Achieve operational excellence
Retail
Transform in-store experiences into online ones
Automotive
Elevate innovation and in-car experiences
All industries
Technical library
Documentation
Official user manuals and API references
Developer tools
Release versions and issue tracker
Roadmap
Review upcoming features
Glossary
Library of technical terms
Insights
Case studies
Real-world success stories
Best practice guides
Expert tips and tricks
All resources
What's new
Blog
Updates, information, and technical tips
News
News, stories, and press center
Community Hub
Discussions
Discuss, problem-solve, and connect
Events
Global and local events
Community stories
Made with Unity
Showcasing Unity creators
Livestreams
Join devs, creators, and insiders
Unity Awards
Celebrating Unity creators worldwide
For every level
Unity Learn
Master Unity skills for free
Professional training
Level up your team with Unity trainers
New to Unity
Getting started
Kickstart your learning
Unity Essential Pathways
New to Unity? Start your journey
How-to Guides
Actionable tips and best practices
Education
For students
Kickstart your career
For educators
Supercharge your teaching
Education Grant License
Bring Unity’s power to your institution
Certifications
Prove your Unity mastery
Support options
Get help
Helping you succeed with Unity
Success plans
Reach your goals faster with expert support
FAQ
Answers to common questions
Contact us
Connect with our team
Plans and pricing
Language
  • English
  • Deutsch
  • 日本語
  • Français
  • Português
  • 中文
  • Español
  • Русский
  • 한국어
Social
Currency
Purchase
  • Products
  • Unity Ads
  • Subscription
  • Unity Asset Store
  • Resellers
Education
  • Students
  • Educators
  • Institutions
  • Certification
  • Learn
  • Skills Development Program
Download
  • Unity Hub
  • Download Archive
  • Beta Program
Unity Labs
  • Labs
  • Publications
Resources
  • Learn platform
  • Community
  • Documentation
  • Unity QA
  • FAQ
  • Services Status
  • Case Studies
  • Made with Unity
Unity
  • Our Company
  • Newsletter
  • Blog
  • Events
  • Careers
  • Help
  • Press
  • Partners
  • Investors
  • Affiliates
  • Security
  • Social Impact
  • Inclusion & Diversity
  • Contact us
Copyright © 2025 Unity Technologies
  • Legal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

"Unity", Unity logos, and other Unity trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Unity Technologies or its affiliates in the U.S. and elsewhere (more info here). Other names or brands are trademarks of their respective owners.

Hero background image

Unity 2D game development

Unity’s 2D suite is a comprehensive solution that includes worldbuilding, characters, graphics, physics, and more for making 2D games across platforms.
Download Unity
Join Discussions
Download Unity
Join Discussions
  • Get started
  • Features
  • Demos and Samples
  • Made with Unity
  • Community
Download Unity

How to create 2D games in Unity

dragon-crashers

Advanced 2D Creation

Master lighting, animation, and performance in 2D.
Read guide
sprite-flight

2D Game Foundations

Build a complete 2D game from a blank project.
Start course
pixel-lighting

Pixel Art Lighting

Create and optimize 2D lighting for pixel art games.
Start course
robot-repair

2D Adventure Basics

Learn core 2D skills by making an adventure game.
Start course
tilemap
Big Boy Boxing, Soupmasters

2D Workflows

Speed up 2D iteration in Unity by importing layered PSD and Aseprite files as editable sprites, animations, and Prefabs.

Aseprite Importer
PSD Importer
animation

2D Animation

Create and animate 2D characters in Unity using sprite workflows, rigging, skinning, IK, and flipbook animation tools.

View Documentation
2dlighting

2D Lighting

Light 2D scenes in Unity using 2D Lights with control over color, intensity, layers, and how lighting interacts with sprites.

View Documentation
2d-sprite-atlas

2D Optimization

Use Sprite Atlas in Unity to pack sprites into atlases, reduce draw calls, and control texture settings by platform.

View Documentation
tilemap

2D Tilemaps and Level Authoring

Create and edit 2D levels using Unity’s Tilemap system with flexible grids, smart tile painting, animation support, and scalable workflows.

View Documentation
2d-physics

2D Physics

Simulate 2D physics in Unity using colliders, rigidbodies, joints, and effectors for accurate interactions and motion.

View Documentation

2D Demos and Samples

gem-hunter

Gem Hunter Match

An official Unity cross-platform sample project that showcases the capabilities of 2D lighting and visual effects in the Universal Render Pipeline (URP) in Unity.

Get sample project
dragon crashers

Dragon Crashers

Explore how Unity’s 2D tools work together to build animated characters, dynamic levels, lighting, VFX, shaders, and polished 2D scenes.

Get sample project
Happy Harvest

Happy Harvest

Explore a top-down 2D farming game that demonstrates lighting, shadows, animation, sprite libraries, and VFX, with guides to reuse these techniques.

Get sample project

2D games made with Unity

Skul the Hero Slayer case study

Skul: The Hero Slayer

SouthPAW Games
Read case study
Cuphead

Cuphead

Studio MDHR
Read case study
Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight & Silksong

Team Cherry
Read case study
greak

Greak: Memories of Azur

Navegante Ent.
Read case study
dave-the-diver

Dave the Diver

Mintrocket
Read article
bye-sweet-carole

Bye Sweet Carole

Little Sewing Machine
Read article
fretless

Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson

Ritual Studios
Read article
big-boy

Big Boy Boxing

Soupmasters
Watch on YouTube

Discuss in the community

Join discussions

Frequently asked questions

What’s coming up on the roadmap?

+

You can follow the latest updates for our 2D solutions by visiting our Unity Platform Roadmap and share your feedback directly with the product team.

Where can I find the Unity manual?

+

Access the Unity Documentation to find a comprehensive manual to help you start developing 2D games in Unity.

Where can I ask questions and interact with Unity?

+

Check out the Unity Community Discussion forums to follow the latest updates and interact with 2D creators.

Where can I find learning content?

+

Advance your Unity skills with live sessions and over 750 hours of on-demand learning content designed for creators at every skill level. Check out Unity Learn here.

Which version of Unity should I start with?

+

Choose the latest LTS version to work with the most stable, dependable, and supported version of Unity. Get started from the Unity Hub or learn more here.