# Unity Project Template

This repo represents the ideal starting point for new Unity projects. The project includes best practices for **project structure** and **C# coding standards**.
**Getting Started: Steps** 1. Download this repo (*.zip or *.git) 1. Download the [Unity Editor](https://store.unity.com/#plans-individual) 1. Open this repo in the Unity Editor 1. Enjoy

**Getting Started: Video**

## Table of Contents 1. [About](https://github.com/SamuelAsherRivello/unity-project-template/raw/main/#about) 1. [Overview](https://github.com/SamuelAsherRivello/unity-project-template/raw/main/#overview) 1. [Best Practices](https://github.com/SamuelAsherRivello/unity-project-template/raw/main/#best-practices) * [Project Structure](https://github.com/SamuelAsherRivello/unity-project-template/raw/main/#project-structure) * [Coding Standards](https://github.com/SamuelAsherRivello/unity-project-template/raw/main/#coding-standards) 1. [Resources](https://github.com/SamuelAsherRivello/unity-project-template/raw/main/#resources) 1. [Credits](https://github.com/SamuelAsherRivello/unity-project-template/raw/main/#credits)

## About ### Template Basics This template contains the following: | Name | Description | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | [Assembly Definitions](https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/ScriptCompilationAssemblyDefinitionFiles.html) | Organize and optimize script compilation. | | [Best Practices: Coding Standards](https://www.samuelasherrivello.com/best-practices) | Guidelines for consistent code style and format. | | [Best Practices: Project Structure](https://www.samuelasherrivello.com/best-practices) | Recommended project structure and organization. | | [Cinemachine](https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/com.unity.cinemachine@latest) | Advanced camera system for dynamic shots. | | [Physics](https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/PhysicsSection.html) | Physics simulation for 2D and 3D games. | | [ProBuilder](https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/com.unity.probuilder@latest) | 3D modeling and level design toolset. | | [Rendering: Post-Processing](https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/com.unity.postprocessing@latest) | Visual effects like color grading and bloom. | | [Rendering: URP](https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/com.unity.render-pipelines.universal@latest) | Efficient rendering pipeline for various platforms. | | [Text Mesh Pro](https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/com.unity.textmeshpro@latest) | High-quality text rendering and formatting. | | [Unit Testing](https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/com.unity.test-framework@latest) | Automated tests to verify code stability. | | [Unit Testing: Code Coverage](https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/com.unity.test-framework.codecoverage@latest) | Measure code tested during unit testing. | ### More Templates If you want these template basics **plus** additional features, check out the following: | Repository | Template Basics | AR | VR | Multiplayer | WebGPU | DOTS | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|-----|-----|-------------|--------|------| | [unity-project-template](https://github.com/SamuelAsherRivello/unity-project-template) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | | [unity-project-template-ar](https://github.com/SamuelAsherRivello/unity-project-template-ar) | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | | [unity-project-template-vr](https://github.com/SamuelAsherRivello/unity-project-template-vr) | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | | [unity-project-template-coherence-multiplayer](https://github.com/SamuelAsherRivello/unity-project-template-coherence-multiplayer) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | | [unity-multiplayer-ngo-2d-playground](https://github.com/SamuelAsherRivello/unity-multiplayer-ngo-2d-playground) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | | [unity-project-template-webgpu](https://github.com/SamuelAsherRivello/unity-project-template-webgpu) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | | [rmc-dots-examples](https://github.com/SamuelAsherRivello/rmc-dots-examples) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |

## Overview ### Features This project is a living template. It showcases the best practices and coding standards for many common workflows.

### Structure **Documentation** * `ReadMe.md` - The primary documentation for this repo * `Unity/Assets/Documentation/ReadMe.asset` - Select this asset in Unity to get started **Configuration** * `Unity Target` - [Standalone MAC/PC](https://support.unity.com/hc/en-us/articles/206336795-What-platforms-are-supported-by-Unity-) * `Unity Version` - Use this [Version](https://github.com/SamuelAsherRivello/unity-project-template/raw/main/Unity/ProjectSettings/ProjectVersion.txt) * `Unity Rendering` - [Universal Render Pipeline (URP)](https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/universal-render-pipeline.html) * `Unity Aspect Ratio` - [Game View 10x16](https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/GameView.html) **Structure** * `Unity/` - Open this folder in the Unity Editor * `Unity/Assets/Scenes/` - Open any Scene. Press 'Play'! **Dependencies** * `Various` - Already included via [Unity Package Manager](https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/upm-ui.html) as this [Version](https://github.com/SamuelAsherRivello/unity-project-template/raw/main/Unity/Packages/manifest.json)

## Best Practices ### Project Structure Employing an organized project structure is beneficial to your project and your team. See the Unity/Assets/ folder for more info. Scope Includes: * Folder Structure * Folder Naming * File Naming Benefits: * Consistency — The project structure has consistency in presentation regardless of team location, spoken language, or individual programmers. * Maintenance — Consistent project structure will aid readability. Readability helps new and existing programmers revisit the code base for fixes and improvements. * Communication — Developers more implicitly understand each other in written and verbal communication. ### Coding Standards Coding standards define a programming style. See the Unity/.../Templates/ folder for more info. Employing organized coding standards is beneficial to your project and your team. Scope Includes: * Naming Conventions * File Naming and Organization * Formatting and Indentation * Comments and Documentation * Classes, Functions and Interfaces * Testing Benefits: * Code Integration * Team Member Integration * Maintenance * Uniform Problem Solving * Minimizes Communication * Minimizes Performance Pitfalls * Saves Money Due to Less Man Hours

## Resources Here are more articles from Samuel Asher Rivello. **Portfolio** * [SamuelAsherRivello.com/best-practices](https://www.SamuelAsherRivello.com/best-practices) **Medium** * [Best Practices — 1 — Unity Project Structure](https://samuel-asher-rivello.medium.com/unity-project-structure-a694792cefed) * [Best Practices — 2 — Unity C# Coding Standards](https://samuel-asher-rivello.medium.com/coding-standards-in-c-39aefee92db8) * [Best Practices — 3 — Unity Overview](https://samuel-asher-rivello.medium.com/best-practices-3-unity-8abcce214ddc) * [Best Practices — 4 — MVC Architecture For Unity](https://samuel-asher-rivello.medium.com/unleashing-the-power-of-mvc-architecture-in-unity-a-journey-of-structured-game-development-492ef9c53817) * [Best Practices — 5 — Unit Testing For Unity](https://samuel-asher-rivello.medium.com/unity-testing-for-unity-elevating-your-game-development-skills-eb76fc0bbea3)

## Credits **Created By** - Samuel Asher Rivello - Over 25 years XP with game development (2025) - Over 10 years XP with Unity (2025) **Contact** - Twitter - @srivello - Git - Github.com/SamuelAsherRivello - Resume & Portfolio - SamuelAsherRivello.com - LinkedIn - Linkedin.com/in/SamuelAsherRivello <--- Say Hello! :) **License** Provided as-is under MIT License | Copyright ™ & © 2006 - 2025 Rivello Multimedia Consulting, LLC