I am no game developer but have over the past few years played around with GameMaker and their studio software[0]. I would imagine it to be one of the easiest w

I am no game developer but have over the past few years played around with GameMaker and their studio software[0]. I would imagine it to be one of the easiest ways to get started with making a 2D game. Then there is also the option of not jumping directly into the coding bit, and rather cultivate in your son the ability to do on paper designs first. This is a skill that would probably benefit him later in life as it is too often the case that we (software developers) get hyped for the act of developing before we have even decided on WHAT it is and HOW we should be developing. Sounds like you and your son have a fun time ahead of you. Good luck, and have fun! [0]: https://gamemaker.io/en https://gamemaker.io/en