I've been following Unity game development tutorials for a while, but they all seem to focus on building a single, contained game from scratch. I'm more interested in learning how to create modular, reusable systems—like a dialogue manager or an inventory system—that I can plug into different project prototypes without starting over each time. Are there any resources that teach this kind of scalable, system-first design approach?
Totally doable. Start with a data driven, modular setup. ScriptableObjects for data and a simple event bus make features plug into any prototype.
Check Unity game development tutorials that focus on architecture, not just a single game. Look for ECS, DI, and modular patterns.
Build a small starter kit: reusable dialogue manager, inventory, and input system. Then swap in new prototypes to prove portability.
Use a tiny dependency container or service locator to swap implementations without rewriting code.
Game Programming Patterns is a solid read for C# and Unity style architecture; pair with official Unity Learn docs.