How to make a decent game

I've wanted to make a PC game since 2024. However, every time I tried, I either got completely stuck or lost the motivation and energy to keep going. Every few months the idea comes back and I get excited to try again, but the cycle usually repeats.

So I wanted to ask for advice from people who have experience in game development.

The type of game I want to create is inspired by old PS1-style horror games like Aka Manto and Nun Massacre. At first, I tried jumping straight into Unreal Engine, which I later realized was probably a bit unrealistic for a beginner. After asking around, I was advised to start with Unity since it's generally considered a bit easier to learn compared to Unreal.

I'd really appreciate any guidance or tips from developers who have gone through this learning process.

No links please, just straight up comments on how you did it