Karl Zylinski

21/05/2025

A fun, simple and efficient programming language. Learn Odin with this reader-friendly eBook: https://odinbook.com/

10/12/2024

Learn the Odin Programming Language and demystify low-level programming. I have written the first-ever book on Odin: https://odinbook.com/

Understanding the Odin Programming Language teaches both basic and advanced concepts. You'll learn about procedures, manual memory management, parametric polymorphism, data-oriented design, and much more.

A programming language is a tool. By understanding your tools, you will become a better craftsperson. Therefore, on top of how to write Odin code, this book also provides explanations of why things work the way they do.

The target audience is anyone with some programming experience. Odin is a simple yet powerful language, making it a great introduction to low-level programming, regardless of your programming background.

Learn the Odin Programming Language and demystify low-level programming

16/08/2024

New video: Why building Odin programs is so simple and why you probably don't need any big build system (9 minutes)

😻 Support me: https://www.patreon.com/karl_zylinskiBuy my game CAT & ONION: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2781210/CAT__ONION/Join my Discord Gamedev Co...

14/08/2024

If you like my Odin videos or my gamedev content and want to support me, then you can do so by becoming a patron! 💖

The money is used to pay rent and put food on the table 🏡🍝

Big thanks to my current and previous supporters!

I make games and gamedev videos

14/08/2024

So fun to see my game CAT & ONION next to all these other great cat games! 😻 https://store.steampowered.com/sale/CatAwarenessFelineSale

I made the game myself, including all the art and code! It's special to see your art on events like this.

08/08/2024

Get my game CAT & ONION on discount during the Cat Awareness sale!

It's a short and warm adventure about a pancake-craving cat who is sent off on a cosmic mission: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2781210/CAT__ONION/

Check out all the other games on the sale: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/CatAwarenessFelineSale

03/07/2024

CAT & ONION is on 43% discount during the Steam summer sale ✨ Get it here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2781210/CAT__ONION/

The game is for anyone who:
- Wants an otherworldly adventure
- Likes cats
- Got 30-60 minutes to spare
- Enjoys puns

😻🚀

04/06/2024

In this video I create a whole little game from start to finish using Odin + Raylib.

I try to keep it beginner friendly and explain as much as possible.

Happy programming!

Beginner friendly tutorial on creating a Snake game using Odinlang + Raylib.The graphics and sound files you need: https://github.com/karl-zylinski/karl-zyli...

09/05/2024

I'm at A MAZE (art house game festival) the rest of the week. Say hi if you see me! I have CAT & ONION stickers and bracelets!

24/04/2024

CAT & ONION just reached 100 reviews on Steam ✨

99% of them are positive! 😻 Thank you all for playing my game!

To celebrate this, CAT & ONION has a 30% sale on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2781210/CAT__ONION/

Steam is the ultimate destination for playing, discussing, and creating games.

04/04/2024

I spent an hour talking to Martin 'grapefrukt' Jonasson about his approach to making video games.

We talk design, programming, "juice it or lose it", sound and much more!

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdWZJP60T2w
Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/40oxsZv7aPHHtX8hbZWoxC?si=49c9b3b622664f05

Martin 'grapefrukt' Jonasson has made games like Holedown, Subpar Pool, Twofold Inc. and Rymdkapsel. Join us for an hour where we talk about game design, pro...

27/03/2024

My little cat adventure game is now 2 weeks old ✨

It has sold 700+ copies and gotten 70+ heart warming reviews (98% positive)

I would've been happy with selling like 200 copies, so it's all great 💖

Thank you all! I'm relaxing a bit now, but I'll make another game, for sure!