   Where can I find a list of tutorials?
  That teach the basics of c++, then works its way to making simple 2d games? I want to get to the point where I can make a 2d stealth game where the controls move like the original zelda games   
  http://cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/ good place for learning the language. From there build a few text-based games. Once you have that down, try moving on to do 2d either using SDL or SFML library.   ;  There's no tutorial like that. Books and tutorials will introduce you to C++ basics, and programming basics. But working up the competence to make a 2D stealth game requires practice. You cannot read you way up to that point.   ;  I know i cant just read it. I have to learn the basics of programming first.also what are the sdl and sfml?   ;Quote:also what are the sdl and sfml?Libraries of code. They provide underlying functionality for creating graphics, among other things important in any multimedia application (like games).Popular choices. C'mon, you could have Googled, couldn't you?   ;  See gamedev.net: Home » Resources » For Beginners and gamedev.net: Home » Articles & Resources.