Defold vs Godot Engine
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Defold
8.0Game engine for development of desktop, mobile and web games
Godot Engine
8.5C# scripting capable version of Godot game engine
| Metric | Defold | Godot Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 12 | 227 |
| 90-day Installs | 52 | 610 |
| 365-day Installs | 237 | 1.5K |
| Version | 1.12.4 | 4.6.2 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 5.8K | 107.6K |
| GitHub Forks | 413 | 24.6K |
| Open Issues | 1.1K | 17.8K |
| License | NOASSERTION | MIT |
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 20, 2021 | Mar 12, 2018 |
Reviews
Defold
Defold is a free, cross-platform game engine ideal for developing 2D games for desktop, mobile, and web. It uses Lua scripting and offers a user-friendly workflow, benefiting indie developers and small teams looking for a cost-effective solution.
Defold is a game engine used to create 2D games across multiple platforms.
Pros
- + Free and open-source with no licensing fees.
- + Supports multiple platforms, including desktop, mobile, and web.
- + Active community and regular updates.
Cons
- - Primarily focused on 2D game development.
- - Smaller community compared to larger engines like Unity or Unreal.
Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a powerful, open-source game engine supporting 2D and 3D development with C# scripting capabilities. It offers cross-platform deployment and a thriving community, making it ideal for indie developers and game enthusiasts.
Godot Engine is a multi-platform game engine for creating 2D and 3D games.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for various operating systems
- + C# scripting capability alongside GDScript and VisualScript
- + Large and active open-source community
Cons
- - No auto-update feature for the Homebrew cask
- - Planned compatibility breaks may require adaptation