Where to look for friends to create games?

Question

Game development

The question is too bold, but still. I have no childhood friends in this area. How to be? Where to look? I myself have some programming skills and actively grow further.
It doesn't even have to be mega-professionals. Just people in their 20s who love the idea of ​​making games and who have the desire, the patience and the time to do it. More fun together.
And by "friends" I mean not just a circle of interests, but friends. That is, these are people who are initially ready to be friends, and not just do a joint business. This shared experience of ups and downs is what will probably make the development of the game (s) a life's work. These are people from whom you can learn something, teach, help and receive help, compete in something. These are meetings and discussions of successes and plans for the next week.
Yes, I am also ready to connect to existing projects. I have time and desire. Just orient, please, by resources and directions. And sorry for such a stupid question.

Answer 1

That is, these are people who are initially ready to be friends

Somehow it all sounds childish.
In order to connect to the project, skills are usually also needed.
And if in fact, then go to all sorts of game dev meetups, or meetups on your technology stack that you own (do you own something?). There you will find people with whom you can possibly create something.
You can also start your own project. Put together a small demo, put it on a couple of sites or in a couple of groups, people will catch up. And there you will already find partners that you like.

Answer 2

There is a platform already with ready-made registered users for simple games.
So far - there is one simple game. Looking for someone who will make good games.
Monetization - through the site. Deductions to the author of the game - from 50% to 95% of the profit.
Who is interested - write to the mail.
Network interesting games are welcome. Also, ready to help make the game.