Game programming

Question

Hello,
I want to make a simple on-line 2D game, but Iam not sure, where to start. I like C/C++. OpenGL and DirectX are too complex for a simple 2D game. Only thing I need is “displaying” images in a window. Do you have any ideas? I was thinking about java or making a browser game, but i would have to change programming language.

Thank you

Answer 1

If by "online", you mean web games, then you'll need html5 </canvas> and Javascript

For another game, you'll be fine with C/C++, via OpenGL

Answer 2

For a 2d game
Go for
C++ 11 : fast, effective, powerfull, manual
Opengl4 : easy