GDevelop vs Godot Engine
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
GDevelop
8.0Open-source, cross-platform game engine designed to be used by everyone
Godot Engine
8.5C# scripting capable version of Godot game engine
| Metric | GDevelop | Godot Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 13 | 227 |
| 90-day Installs | 53 | 610 |
| 365-day Installs | 135 | 1.5K |
| Version | 5.6.266 | 4.6.2 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 21.1K | 107.6K |
| GitHub Forks | 1.3K | 24.6K |
| Open Issues | 566 | 17.8K |
| License | NOASSERTION | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Mar 12, 2018 |
Reviews
GDevelop
GDevelop is an open-source, cross-platform game engine designed for everyone, making it easy to create 2D, 3D, and multiplayer games without programming. Its user-friendly interface and extensive community support make it ideal for both beginners and experienced developers.
GDevelop allows users to create games using a visual, event-based approach without needing to write code.
Pros
- + Open-source and free to use
- + Cross-platform support for multiple operating systems
- + User-friendly interface suitable for non-programmers
- + Strong community and extensive documentation
- + Support for 2D, 3D, and multiplayer games
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community discussion outside of Hacker News
- - Some UI issues reported by users
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