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Code Monkey
Subscribers 593K
Videos 1.4K
Views 66.2M

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Code Monkey focuses on Unity-based game development, C# programming, and general tutorials. The channel uses a mix of free video tutorials and complete step-by-step courses, with content centered on Unity 2D/3D, multiplayer, and soft skills like problem solving. Upload activity is ongoing since 2018, with an average of around 428.4K views per video across 1,400 published videos.

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Views 213.4M
Appearances 35
SERP 100%
Similarity 78%
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High search overlap (100% for queries like 'unity multiplayer' and 'netcode unity') with Code Monkey, and strong content similarity (78%), making them similar in topic focus on Unity development, particularly multiplayer and scripting tutorials.

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Videos 230
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Appearances 11
SERP 47%
Similarity 70%
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Significant search overlap (47%) but broader content focus (70% similarity in content) since they cover game design and analysis, while Code Monkey centers on tutorials; both attract Unity-focused developers but with different presentation style.

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Brackeys

58% relevance

Subscribers 1.9M
Videos 470
Views 231.4M
Appearances 10
SERP 29%
Similarity 77%
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High content similarity (77%) and strong overlap in Unity tutorials (e.g., 'unity 2d tutorials', 'game dev tutorials'), though Code Monkey has less emphasis on 2D basics and Brackeys leans more into tutorial series, aligning audiences.

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56% relevance

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Videos 44
Views 1.2M
Appearances 3
SERP 18%
Similarity 81%
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Moderate search overlap (18%) but very high content similarity (81%), as both target newcomers to Unity and C# game programming, aligning beginner-friendly tutorial content.

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Appearances 6
SERP 18%
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Low-to-moderate search overlap (18%) but high content similarity (81%), since both cover indie-focused Unity topics like UI and performance tips for aspiring developers.

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56% relevance

Subscribers 4.1M
Videos 790
Views 673.5M
Appearances 9
SERP 38%
Similarity 67%
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Notable search overlap (38%) with Code Monkey and solid content similarity (67%), as Fireship covers rapid Unity tutorials and C# programming alongside broader development topics.

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Content Landscape

Discovered competitors include Unity (87% match) and Brackeys (58% match) as top overlaps. They share queries around unity multiplayer, netcode, and Unity tutorials. Unity has 1.2M subscribers and Brackeys has 1.9M subscribers, both larger than Code Monkey (593K). Game Maker's Toolkit (61% match) also competes through Unity game development and beginner unity guide queries, with 1.7M subscribers. These competitors indicate a focus on Unity-centric tutorials and development guidance, particularly around multiplayer and 2D/3D Unity topics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to Code Monkey?

Code Monkey's biggest YouTube competitors are Unity — 1.2M subscribers (87% match), Game Maker's Toolkit — 1.7M subscribers (61% match), and Brackeys — 1.9M subscribers (58% match). They share a focus on game development and programming tutorials, particularly around Unity and game design concepts.

What type of content does Code Monkey make?

Code Monkey creates tutorials and courses on Unity (2D and 3D), C#, and game development. Video titles show comprehensive courses and beginner-to-advanced tutorials, including Unity beginners, Unity 2D, C# tutorials, and multiplayer game development. The channel averages about 428.4K views per video, with frequent uploads (multiple courses and tutorials listed) and typical course-length content such as 12-hour C# tutorial and Unity course videos.

How do we determine which channels are similar to Code Monkey?

We analyze Code Monkey's recent videos, generate topic-relevant search queries, check YouTube search results, and compare the meaning of each channel's content to measure similarity. The result is a ranked list sorted by SERP overlap, semantic similarity, and search appearances.

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