Depending on the type of game you want to create, you may need different software and tools. For 2D games, you can use software such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator for graphics and a game engine such as Construct or GameMaker Studio for game development. For 3D games, you can use software such as Autodesk Maya or 3D Studio Max for modeling and a game engine such as Unity or Unreal Engine for game development.