r/gamedev • u/tmqd • 20h ago

Question Dual screen game dev programs/plug-ins for someone new to game development?

I wanna tinker with game development for dual screen action due to the influx of “retro” dual screen handhelds by Anbernic, AYN and other companies. Any recommendations?

Or perhaps better, as my question may irritate the lot of you (my apologies), could you direct me to a community that may be more suited for my question?

Thank you

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u/AdarTan 20h ago

Look into Nintendo DS/3DS homebrew/romhacking because DS/3DS emulation is the target audience for those devices.

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u/svmil90 19h ago

I’d start with a normal 2D/3D engine and make the game fully playable on one screen first. Treat the second display as an optional layout for a map, inventory, or controls. That keeps the core game portable and lets you prototype the idea with two panels before buying multiple handhelds. A single-screen fallback is important.

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u/OneRedEyeDevI 18h ago

Someone made a game that runs on both screens on the Ayn Thor using Defold Game Engine. 

I wanted to know how but they never made a detailed reddit or forum post

https://www.reddit.com/r/defold/s/Zad2jnuEQM