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Home screen

The home screen lists your projects and is where you start new ones.

  • 1+ New project — start from a template.
  • 2⬇ Import .tge — open a project backup file.
  • 3New here? Make your first game — the guided tutorials.
  • 4? — Help & feedback.
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Create a project​

1Tap + New project

The template picker opens. Every template is a complete, playable game (except Empty 3D scene). Scroll to see all seven.

Choose a template
Choose a template
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…scroll for more
2Name it

Type a name and tap OK. You can rename it later.

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3Start building

The editor opens with your new project. Tap ← at the top left to come back to the home screen.

See Templates for what each template contains and how it works.

Your projects​

Each card shows the project name, when it was last changed, how many scenes and objects it has.

  • 1Tap the card to open the project.
  • 2Tap ⋮ for the project menu.

The most recently changed project is at the top.

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Project menu​

ItemWhat it does
OpenOpens the project in the editor.
RenameChanges the project name.
DuplicateMakes a full copy (scenes, assets, events). Great before trying something risky.
Backup (.tge)Saves the whole project as one .tge file you can keep or share. See Backup.
DeleteDeletes the project from this phone forever (asks first).
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Import a project​

Tap ⬇ Import .tge and choose a .tge file (a backup made on this or another phone). It is added as a new project — it never overwrites one you already have.

Help & feedback​

Tap ? at the top right (also in the editor’s ⋮ menu).

ItemWhat it does
Send feedbackOpens your email app with a message to the developer. Ideas and things that confused you are very welcome.
Report a problemSame, and attaches the app’s recent error log to help fix the bug.
Usage statisticsTurns anonymous statistics on or off (Android app only).
Privacy policyWhat the app keeps and sends.
Open-source licencesThe libraries and free assets inside the app.
Tiny Game Engine 1.xThe version you have and the contact address.
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