GDevelop
GDevelop is a free, open-source game engine that allows users to create 2D, 3D, and multiplayer games without coding, making game development accessible for everyone, from beginners to professionals.
What problem does GDevelop solve?
GDevelop is an open-source, no-code and AI-powered game engine designed for designers, marketers, creators, educators, and teams who want to build and publish games without traditional coding. It offers a drag-and-drop interface, a no-code event system, ready-made behaviors, AI-assisted development, cloud project storage, and easy publishing across Android, desktop, and web (with iOS publishing available in the Gold plan).
How easy is it to learn and use GDevelop?
GDevelop is built for beginners and non-developers: a visual, drag-and-drop workflow, a no-code event system, and ready-made behaviors. It includes in-app tutorials, learning materials, and courses (e.g., Complete GDevelop Essentials Course) to help you go from start to launch, plus AI-assisted help to speed up development.
What are the pricing plans for GDevelop?
- Free: Create your first game 100% free. No commitment, cancel anytime.
- Silver: $7.99 USD/month. 200 AI credits/week, 100 credits/month, cloud storage for up to 50 games, publish to Google Play/desktop/web, unlimited multiplayer lobbies, and access to the Essentials Course.
- Gold: $13.99 USD/month. 1000 AI credits/week, 300 credits/month, cloud storage for up to 100 games, publish to iOS in addition to other platforms, unlimited multiplayer lobbies and leaderboards, dedicated Discord channel, and 1 free asset pack per month.
- Pro: $39.99 USD/month. 3000 AI credits/week, 1000 credits/month, unlimited cloud projects, project version history, unlimited multiplayer/lobbies/leaderboards, dedicated Pro support channel, and collaboration to share projects with teammates.
- Payment options: Stripe and PayPal. Pro is required for companies with revenue over $50,000 USD/year.
What platforms can I publish with GDevelop?
- One-click exporting to Android, desktop, and web from the base product.
- Gold includes publishing to iOS.
- You can publish your game to Google Play, desktop, web, and (in Gold) iOS.
Is GDevelop suitable for non-developers?
Yes. It’s specifically marketed as a no-code engine with a visual interface, drag-and-drop tooling, and in-app learning resources, making it accessible for designers, educators, marketers, and other non-programmers who want to build and publish games quickly.
Can I collaborate with teammates on GDevelop?
Yes. Pro includes collaboration features to share projects with teammates, plus version history to track changes.
Is GDevelop open-source?
Yes. GDevelop is promoted as an open-source engine with an open ecosystem, enabling extensions and the option to use JavaScript to extend what the engine can do.
Are there learning resources to help me get started?
Yes. In-app tutorials and courses (e.g., Complete GDevelop Essentials Course), learning content, tutorials, asset store access, game templates, and extensive documentation are available to help you learn, build, and publish faster.