Should You Start With 2D or 3D in Unreal Engine

I thought 2D would be easier. And it was… at first. But Unreal Engine told a different story. This post is part of my daily learning journey in game development. I’m sharing what I learn each day — the basics, the confusion, and the real progress — from the perspective of a beginner. On Day 92 of my game development journey, I explored 2D vs 3D development in Unreal Engine . What I Used to Think 2D games should be easier. Less dimensions. Less complexity. Fewer systems. So I expected 2D to be the better starting point. What I Realized 2D Simpler mechanics Uses sprites Built with Paper2D (limited toolset) 3D More systems (camera, lighting, physics) More concepts to learn Fully supported in Unreal Engine So even though 3D feels harder, Unreal handles it better. Why This Matters Unreal Engine is built mainly for real-time 3D development . That means: Better tools Better documentation More built-in systems Paper2D works, but it’s not as actively developed. So 2D can feel limited even if it