About Defold
Defold is a free, lightweight game engine for building 2D and 3D games that run on many platforms. It is free forever and source available under a developer-friendly license.
What it does
Defold is an all-in-one engine that includes an editor, a debugger and a profiler. Game logic is written in Lua, and native extensions can add platform features when you need them. The engine supports Live Update, so content can change after release without a new store version. Hot reload and fast builds help keep the development loop short.
Key features
- Lua game scripting
- Native extensions for platform features
- Live Update after release
- Hot reload, fast builds and a profiler
- Publishing to desktop, mobile, web and consoles
Who it's for
Defold suits indie developers and small studios that want a fast, simple engine with no setup. It is also a good choice for mobile game teams that need small builds and Live Update.
Pricing and good to know
Defold is free forever, and you can download it without registering. The source is available under a developer-friendly license. Publishing to consoles usually involves a separate developer agreement with each platform holder, so plan for that early if you target consoles.
Highlights
- Write game logic in Lua with native extensions
- Update content after release with Live Update
- Use hot reload, fast builds and a profiler
- Publish to desktop, mobile, web and consoles
