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Getting Started

Welcome to GDDKit! This guide will walk you through downloading, installing, and starting your first project.

GDDKit is a lightweight, native desktop application built with C# and WPF for Windows. It provides game developers with an offline-first workspace to outline, write, and export structured Game Design Documents (GDD) without being locked into cloud ecosystems.

System Requirements

Before installing, ensure your Windows machine meets the following minimum requirements:

  • Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11
  • Memory: 300 MB RAM minimum
  • Storage: 50 MB free disk space

Purchase & Installation

GDDKit is a paid application. Upon purchasing the software, you will be provided with the installer file named GDDKit-Setup.exe.

Installation Steps

  1. Download GDDKit-Setup.exe from your purchase platform.
  2. Double-click GDDKit-Setup.exe to run the setup installer.
  3. If prompted by Windows SmartScreen, click More Info and then Run Anyway (since the package is self-signed).
  4. Follow the simple on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  5. GDDKit will be added to your Start Menu, and you can boot directly into the Home Screen.

Home Screen Overview

When you launch GDDKit, you are welcomed by a clean, productive workspace:

GDDKit Home Screen Figure 1: The GDDKit Home Screen showing quick action cards and recent projects.

On the Home Screen, you can:

  • Create a New Project: Start fresh with a new GDD file (.gddkit).
  • Open Existing Project: Browse and select an existing .gddkit file on your hard drive.
  • Recent Projects: Quick access cards showing your recently modified game projects with details (Title, Genre, Last Modified date, and Custom Logo).