I also discussed how you could make a 2D platformer in Unity in 7 minutes — though that was really only a basic framework.

This Unity Bundle is built for newcomers and offers a broad look at how the software works. Along the way, you’ll learn the fundamentals needed to program your own 2D game.

It is possible to make a 2D game in Unreal using the Paper 2D system, but Unity 2D is far more fleshed out and intuitive, typically offering a better workflow and a more polished end product.