Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a free, open-source gaming app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Godot Engine – Multi-platform 2D and 3D game engine. It has 119,187 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license, and people use it instead of Unity and GameMaker.
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About Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that users can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel. Games can be exported with one click to a number of platforms, including the major desktop platforms (Linux, macOS, Windows), mobile platforms (Android, iOS), as well as Web-based platforms and consoles.
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use Godot Engine instead of.
- Unity
- GameMaker
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Is Godot Engine free and open source?
Yes. Godot Engine's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Godot Engine?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: 4.7.2-stable) or the project website.
Can Godot Engine replace Unity?
Godot Engine is commonly used as a free alternative to Unity and GameMaker. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.