[Nyx]

I recently started working with Unity 4 and I am wondering what a good language to learn is that works well with the Unity engine. I plan on making first person games, and I don't expect them to be massive/complicated, just little lightweight games to start off with. Any suggestions or any help are appreciated!

[lux]

If I remember correctly, Unity uses JavaScript or C#. I'd recommend using C#, purely because I feel it's more documented (In terms of using it within Unity).

[Nyx]

If I remember correctly, Unity uses JavaScript or C#. I'd recommend using C#, purely because I feel it's more documented (In terms of using it within Unity).

I remember reading that C++ is the main language to use for game development but it's difficult to learn, is this true? Also would it work well within Unity due to C# and C++ being both in the C family?

[lux]

I remember reading that C++ is the main language to use for game development but it's difficult to learn, is this true? Also would it work well within Unity due to C# and C++ being both in the C family?

Most game devs will know one language specific to the engine they use. Some will have a wider knowledge of programming, though.

So that narrows it down to JavaScript and C#.

JavaScript is developing into a fully-able language with NodeJS and the online JavaScript game engines.

C# being a part of the C family will be relatable to other C languages, which are used in program/other game development (DirectX games for example).

Take a look at this video, and see which one you prefer most.

Spoiler:

Most languages are fairly similar and you can apply common principles and practices across most languages, try as many as you like until you find some fitting your needs.