"I don't know code, can I become a game developer?" this is a common question due to a misconception that game developers are coders. It's true that often coders involved in game development are referred to as game developers but it's also true than an artist or sound designer involved in game development is also referred to as game developer.
There are many professions hidden with the term game developer. A game developers can be one of the following
- Programmer
- Illustrator
- Artist
- 3D modeler
- Animator
- Sound designer
- Marketing professional
- Game designer
The above list is the professional positions related to game development. If you are an indie game developer then you need to do all these yourself.
As an artist if you are looking to get a position in game development then a simple portfolio of game arts should do the trick but if you want to make and publish your own game then the path is little difficult.
Artist to Indie Game developer
Becoming an Indie game developer means you need to learn all the required skills to make and market your game. That means learning how to use a game engine. I would suggest you learn Unity as its more beginner friendly and is feature rich. Also, Unity has a visual scripting option is you want to make games without learning how to code.
Learning a game engine is just the tip of the ice berg, after this you need to learn how to build, test and market your game.
As an artist you should be able to make game asset and marketing graphics. You can hire freelancers to get the other jobs done.
Hope this gives you the basic information required to start your game development journey. All the best and hoping to see your game in stores.