> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.summerengine.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How do I make a PC game with AI?

> Build and export a Windows game with AI assistance. From idea to playable .exe in minutes.

## Make a PC (Windows) Game with Summer Engine

Build your game with AI assistance, then export for Windows, the largest PC gaming market. Summer Engine includes everything you need.

## Step 1: Build Your Game

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download Summer Engine">
    Visit [summerengine.com](https://summerengine.com) and download for Mac or Windows
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a project">
    New Project → Create your game with AI. Describe what you want: "Create a 2D platformer" or "Build a top-down shooter"
  </Step>

  <Step title="Iterate with AI">
    Refine your game through conversation. "Add a health system", "Make the enemies smarter", "Add a pause menu"
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Step 2: Enable Texture Compression

Before exporting, enable S3TC/BPTC (one-time per project):

1. **Project → Project Settings**
2. **Rendering → Textures → VRAM Compression**
3. **Enable "Import S3TC BPTC"**
4. Wait for reimport (1-5 minutes)

## Step 3: Export for Windows

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create export preset">
    Project → Export → Add → Windows Desktop
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure">
    Use 64-bit (x86\_64). Embed PCK for single .exe file
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export">
    Click Export and choose a folder. You get a standalone .exe
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Windows Export Guide" icon="monitor" href="/publishing/windows-export">
    Full step-by-step with code signing, Steam, and more
  </Card>

  <Card title="Publish to Steam" icon="steam" href="/publishing/steam">
    Release on the world's largest PC gaming platform
  </Card>

  <Card title="Publish to itch.io" icon="gamepad" href="/publishing/itch-io">
    Quick indie publishing, no approval needed
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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