# GDevelop Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is GDevelop the right Game Development solution for you? Explore 249 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/158592/GDevelop/reviews --- GDevelop 4.6 (249) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/158592/GDevelop/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of GDevelop Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.5 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews LB Lucas B Unemployed at the momentComputer Games, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The export can be really quick if your project is light and you can easily put it online on gd games to playtest or update a playtest build. And recently, I discovered really useful features like local variables and custom object.“ August 20, 2025 Dayne Y DirectorSecurity and Investigations, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I dont like that its not going to let me incorporate an html5 script with just the code in the window box cus it would be great including it with AI in Gdevelop.“ August 25, 2025 AV Alan V Chief Petty OfficerElectrical/Electronic Manufacturing, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I've created a large number of prototypes and using GDevelop has even encouraged me to get into 3D art again as I have the time to work on the art now it doesn't take me hours to make a game in other engines!“ May 22, 2024 NR Nishand R Giving daily life products at a wholesale rateWholesale, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The only one thing i found is that people have different aspects about their game so it can’t be done because the site is developed for 2D if someone need 3D that’s difficult.“ May 24, 2025 AV Alan V Chief Petty OfficerElectrical/Electronic Manufacturing, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It allows me to develop on my PC or Mac or even phone/tablet without having to worry about GitHub or similar online saving.“ May 22, 2024 JA Jaime A Director ComercialMedia Production, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “I faced certain issues with issues in performance of the platform while uploading games to the mobile platforms and had to provide some extra efforts in the respective areas.“ March 27, 2025 SW Stefan W Lead DesignerMedia Production, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Gdevelop made it possible to develop the second game (Red-Tether) in only 7 months, shipping 2000+ units and reaching 98% favorable reviews.“ May 22, 2024 CT Claudio T Graphic DesignerGraphic Design, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Its 3D support remains lacking, and 3d animation tools can be complicated and weak to use.“ August 21, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 249 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Victory D. Lead Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GDevelop; A Heavily underrated Gem of a game engine." July 19, 2025 5.0 My experience with GDevelop have more or less been a journey. This tool has carried me through thick and thin from my early stages as a game developer, till now. Not to mention its supportive and vibrant community is something to also look forward to as the engine gets better and better. Long story short, it's been a very positive experience. Pros It's dedication towards being really easy to use and beginner friendly. I also love how lightweight and flexible it is, especially when it comes to doing some tinkering outside the box, and it have allowed a lot of creative things to be done despite the engine's limitations. Cons I would say its lightweight nature has its downsides. It is heavily underrated, hence it is not as popular as many other game engines, so the rate of getting new features could take a while. And there are quite a couple of things that are limited or locked behind a paywall. But other than that, it's still a good product. Switched from [Unity](https://www.capterra.com/p/158591/Unity/)[GameMaker: Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/158594/GameMaker-Studio/)[Construct 3](https://www.capterra.com/p/201543/Construct-3/) Construct 2 locked most of its features behind a paywall. So I could make a light prototype or simple game... but only for the web without a license. Whereby with GDevelop, I can export almost anywhere for free. Sure it has its daily limits, but it's better than nothing. As for Unity, it was too overwhelming and complex at the time. Same went with Game Maker studio. Review Source Response from GDevelop August 22, 2025 Thank you so much for your detailed feedback! On behalf of the team, we really appreciate hearing about your experience. We’re glad GDevelop has supported your creativity and allowed you to experiment freely—its ease of use and flexibility are exactly what we aim for. We also listen closely to suggestions and feedback on our forum, and we’d be curious to know more about the specific limitations you’ve encountered. Some limitations can be overcome using extensions. Many community members have created extensions that we’ve published, and you can access them directly from the engine. We strive to make GDevelop accessible to everyone, even those without financial means. The core features remain free for all, while advanced users can benefit from additional external services if needed. Thank you again for being part of our community and for helping GDevelop grow! TC Tyler C. Designer Computer Games Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Game-Making Swiss Army Knife" August 22, 2025 5.0 Time and time again it’s my go-to Swiss Army knife for game production. I have tried other engines but always end up back at GDevelop. Pros It makes game design beginner-accessible, but without sacrificing quality and features in the process. Cons The limits on asset file size, particularly in 3D production. Other than that, perhaps a more intuitive UI when working in 3D environments Switched from [Unity](https://www.capterra.com/p/158591/Unity/) The process of creating a working product was much more streamlined Review Source Response from GDevelop August 28, 2025 We’re thrilled to hear that GDevelop makes game design accessible for you. We understand your concerns about asset file size limits, especially for 3D projects, and the desire for a more intuitive UI in 3D environments. We’re excited to share that a new 3D editor is in development, which will provide a more streamlined and user-friendly interface for 3D game creation. LB Lucas B. Unemployed at the moment Computer Games Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Make your first game with GDevelop and share it with ease" August 20, 2025 3.0 GDevelop is a great game engine to start or to prototype with an active community and many tools but I'm worried for its future. Pros It's so easy to make games with GDevelop, you drag and drop, you can read easily what your code is about. The interface is easy to understand. There are ressources online to learn how to use all of its features. The export can be really quick if your project is light and you can easily put it online on gd games to playtest or update a playtest build. And recently, I discovered really useful features like local variables and custom object. Cons The asset store is not tedious, not well organized; for the mobile and web browser version you can't use the pixel-art software integrated so I don't use those version a lot. Organisation is not easy. 2D animation lack more advanced tools. Sadly, online forums are less used and the use of Discord doesn't help to archive new user-made knowledge. I don't like all the new generative AI features they added, I know some are just randomizer but I'm afraid the rest is like other generative AI tool that are unethical. And it makes me worry for the future of the software. Review Source Response from GDevelop August 30, 2025 Thank you for your detailed feedback! We’re continuously improving the Asset Store, project organization (folders, extensions, functions, external layouts & events), and other features. The new AskAI provides advice, while the Agent guides users through game creation. GDevelop AI is not trained on your projects—local or cloud—and cloud projects are stored separately from the AI infrastructure. GDevelop AI is built on general-purpose Large Language Models, which can be adapted or fine-tuned internally, but in all cases, no private data is used to improve the AI. Ethics are a priority for us; your data stays yours. Denz Axel P. animator Animation Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy Game Making Without Coding" August 20, 2025 4.0 My overall experience with GDevelop has been great. In a short time, I was already able to make a game, even if it’s just a prototype. It’s really beginner-friendly and fun to use. Pros What I like most about GDevelop is how simple it is to use. I don’t need to know coding to start making games, and the event system makes everything easy to understand. It’s perfect for beginners like me, and the best part is, it’s free. Cons What I like least about GDevelop is that it doesn’t have 3D editing features yet. Hopefully they’ll add it in the future because that would make it even better. Switched from [Unity](https://www.capterra.com/p/158591/Unity/) I switched from Unity because it relies heavily on coding, which makes it harder for me. With GDevelop, I can focus on creating games without worrying about programming. Review Source PU Psalms U. Project manager Broadcast Media Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Fun, Easy, and Exciting." August 21, 2025 5.0 I really enjoy using it. It makes me feel like I’m a genius with how easy it is to figure out. Testing and implementing is seamless. Very streamlined. Pros It’s easy to learn and test out. Definitely good for those learning coding. I just started and I’ve made pretty sophisticated games so far. What ever you can dream of is easy to make in GDevelope. Cons The interface for mobile use could use a bit of work. I use a tablet.which shows the versatility of the app, but the interactions could use a bit of improvement. The keyboard gets in the way of search scrolling. Alternatives considered [GameMaker: Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/158594/GameMaker-Studio/) Reason for choosing GDevelop It was easy to work with, and there’s plenty of video to help with, so it’s widely used. Looking for a bigger community of creators. Review Source Response from GDevelop August 28, 2025 Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you’re enjoying using GDevelop. We appreciate your comments about the mobile interface and interactions, and we’ll continue working to improve these areas to make GDevelop the better game engine. GÁ Gergely Á. Game Developer Computer Games Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "GDevelop 5 is the best game development application" August 20, 2025 4.0 GDevelop 5 allows the learning of game-making. Before that, I used Construct 3 until I moved to GDevelop 5 because I couldn't change the object z-ordering. Pros The way to make the game without coding knowledge. I don't have to type an endless amount of code; instead, I just clicking a few and am done. Cons Lack of features. During the time, I ended up against a wall because there is no the rightful tool, so I have to make a huge mess to walk around it. Switched from [Construct 3](https://www.capterra.com/p/201543/Construct-3/) Z-order management. When the players is ending up behind the floor and I can't bring it up unless I pay for it. Review Source Response from GDevelop August 22, 2025 You’re right, some features are still missing. The team carefully reads feedback and feature suggestions on the forum, so don’t hesitate to share what you feel is missing — every idea is valuable, and we need to know about them! Thank you for your feedback, and we’re glad GDevelop helped you learn game creation! VR Verified Reviewer Indie game developer Computer Games Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Gdevelop is amazing" May 26, 2024 5.0 Overall it is great, I love it. And the build service is also really great they let us build on servers, 2 builds a day free thats awesome. Pros I have been uisng it for quite a while at first I only used it in game jams but now I am using it in a project and it is a great experience really love it. Cons It is a little hard to manage your game as it scales, if you are unaware of some tips and tricks. Switched from [Unity](https://www.capterra.com/p/158591/Unity/)[Godot Engine](https://www.capterra.com/p/234843/Godot-Engine/) They were too much hassle for a guy like me who doesn't like too much time spent on stupid things. Review Source Guptane E. Game Developer Computer Games Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review by an Gdevelop user for over past 4 years." May 31, 2024 5.0 My overall experience using Gdevelop over the past four years has been exciting. I have seen the engine grow before my eyes through updates, and they are constantly working to improve it. The community and popularity of Gdevelop have grown significantly, and as these two factors rise, so does the user base. This gives me hope for the future of Gdevelop because I am confident that in a few years, their 3D capabilities will get better, and Gdevelop will be able to compete with top engines. Pros I like the ease of use of managing the scenes, editing animations, adding new characters, and, most importantly, how convenient it is for us to change or add game events It is literally the best 2D game engine out there in the market and that too is so cheap. These are the major pros I like about Gdevelop. Cons The things I don't like about Gdevelop can be counted on you fingers but their impact is huge if you see from a Game developer POV. for example the lack of 3D features I know it's new but it can be faster, secondly I think pricing while publishing or exporting your game can be little less. These are the cons I feel about Gdevelop. Switched from [Godot Engine](https://www.capterra.com/p/234843/Godot-Engine/) I switched because Godot Engine offered better 3D capabilities compared to what Gdevelop has to offer. But I have not completely stopped using Gdevelop. I do occasionally come and use the 2D side of it. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Creative Director Computer Games Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "An engine that brought me back into Game Development!" June 3, 2024 4.0 Pros I really enjoy how much the community is able to contribute to the growth and features of this game engine and the ease of use is well above all others. Cons I feel that this engine is still in its infancy when it comes to quality of life and interface features. Switched from [Unity](https://www.capterra.com/p/158591/Unity/)[GameMaker: Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/158594/GameMaker-Studio/) I preferred the Pay Model of this engine's features. The layout and use of Events was also much easier to get into than other visual scripting engines and the optimization for HTML5 and Mobile is wonderful. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Game developer Computer Games Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Gdevelop review after using it for 2 years" May 22, 2024 5.0 Overall, I think the game engine is pretty good. Of course, there is always room for improvement, but even at its current state, gdevelop is a masterpiece, and providing it for free is an incredible feat. Just keep adding new features and updating, and you will be motivated to work even harder to improve it, knowing that your software is loved by so many. Pros Pros: If I have to summarize my whole game development journey, the pros I felt were Gdevelop being free and open source compared to all other no-code game engines. No one on the market is as good as Gdevelop, plus it is no-code, which makes it way less complicated, and its drag-and-drop nature makes it a perfect go-to engine for your 2D game. Cons Cons: The things I dislike about Gdevelop are as follows: first, their pricing. Recently, while I understand that they rely on donations and subscriptions to support their business model, the issue is that it is no longer very affordable. The increase in subscription prices is very noticeable. I hope you guys work on it. Secondly, I dislike Gdevelop's 3D compatibility. 3D still lacks many basic features, but I also understand that it is a 2D engine after all, and 3D is very new for them too. Switched from [GameMaker: Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/158594/GameMaker-Studio/)[Appy Pie](https://www.capterra.com/p/140928/Appy-Pie/) This engine was just way easier to use compare to my previous engines. Review Source MJ Miska J. \- Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great! (Very good)" May 22, 2024 5.0 Very good, Very simple, Fun to use! Pros It's simple, and fun to use!!! . Cons I think 3D. But it's ok. Switched from [Gmail](https://www.capterra.com/p/202338/Gmail/) The mobile making thing... Well it wqsn't good. But, gdevelop was really easy to use and good so nice. Review Source AG Avery G. Lead art director Computer Games Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "GDevelop review from a newer user" May 22, 2024 4.0 Pros Simplicity to implement pictures as well as assists that arent apart of the engine it self but kept its pixel mass Cons No transparency saying if you buy the subscription only one other person gets it free so if you work in a system of many people they’re screwed Switched from [Unity](https://www.capterra.com/p/158591/Unity/) Unity’s sketchy outlooks and wanting to steal money from it’s users Review Source ND Nicolai D. Soc analist trainee Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Gdevelop indie game dev" May 22, 2024 4.0 Pros Easy to use, no code, javascript is optionel, free, opensource. Cons Little support for 3D, small asset library, supports only javascript Alternatives considered [Unity](https://www.capterra.com/p/158591/Unity/)[Unreal Engine](https://www.capterra.com/p/158599/Unreal-Engine/)[Godot Engine](https://www.capterra.com/p/234843/Godot-Engine/) Reason for choosing GDevelop For all the features, benefits,... thry offer. Review Source NR Neeraj R. Gamer Entertainment Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "One of the best " May 28, 2025 4.0 I was a newbie in gaming but GDevelops gaming engine made me a professional gamer in few weeks. It has a lot of possibilities Pros The gaming experience GDevelop gives is one of a kind. I have never seen something like this before. Cons It has limited potential means it’s good for people who are new into gaming platforms and doesn’t work for experienced players. Review Source BR Boukerrou R. Seismic data processing Oil & Energy Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Promotes innovation when developing games" March 27, 2025 4.0 Pros GDevelop's open-source model and active community foster continuous innovation and improvement. This flexibility enabled me to test different forms of game design and such nongame genres as competitive and social/puzzle games.​ Cons I found issues with this platform especially with mobile devices especially with resource hugs games.​ The creation of the tilemap to me felt limiting as compared to tile editing tools such as Tiled. Review Source CM Christ M. Social Media Manager Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Being used to effectively fast forward the game concepts" March 27, 2025 4.0 Pros The possibility to build prototypes easily using GDevelop helped me to run experiments and fine-tune concepts effectively. These behaviors and actions simplest inbuilt in the platform assisted in halving the development time.​ Cons I faced some difficulties in optimizing the application’s performance especially on the mobile platforms and when dealing with large programs.​ There was no built-in support for multiplayer mode it had to be added separately that I did as well. Review Source AS Ahmed S. Project Engineer Facilities Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Enriched my indie game development experience" March 27, 2025 4.0 Pros I have benefited lots from GDevelop because of its open source nature and support for multiple platforms. The idea of the event-based system provided me with a way to create quite elaborate game mechanics without using conventional code. Cons One of the issues that I faced was the problem of implemention specifically, some of the monetization options, including in-app purchases and advertising, were not very easy. Review Source IC Isaac C. Game developer and UX designer Computer Games Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Why G-Develop?" May 22, 2024 5.0 G-Develop is amazing, I have recommended it to many people at my college, I show up to expos to show off my stuff and people always ask what program I made it in. G-Develop team, thank you for your work! Pros Usually with other engines, they grant you powerful tools, but what's the use of a powerful tool if you don't know how to use it? I feel as if this is G-Develop's biggest strength, providing you with understandable code without watering down code's potential and flexibility. Cons What I like least about G-Develop is the lagginess- though, most of the time, it's on the user's end to optimize the game to the upmost ability, and it also depends on hardware. Review Source JA Jaden A. Game Developer Computer Games Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Gdevelop For Making Dreams Come True" May 22, 2024 5.0 I love Gdevelop and I would probably use this until the end of time. No joke everything is easy and simple to understand. This would be a perfect engine for people who are getting into game dev and even experienced devs. Pros What I liked most about Gdevelop was the fact that it was no-code! I easily started making games at the age of 13 and continue making games today with this specific game engine. Cons What I least liked about Gdevelop was that sometimes projects get a little buggy. A couple times my projects would freeze and lag in the editor. However, I did make a lot of stuff so that could possibly influence the smoothness of the app. Reason for choosing GDevelop I chose Gdevelop over all these products because 1 it was free and 2 because it was no-code like stated before. Review Source Shelby P. Customer Support Representative Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "GDevelop Stands Out in Game Development" May 22, 2024 5.0 Pros GDevelop is great for its user-friendly interface and no-coding-required approach, making it accessible to me, a beginner. I really enjoy its powerful and flexible event system supports both visual scripting and JavaScript so I have the option to choose between VS and JS. The platform's ability to export games to multiple platforms is also incredibly helpful since doing that process myself is complicated and difficult. The extensive documentation, tutorials, and a built-in asset library really helped me learn the software and jump into making games immediately. I also appreciate the open-source community that ensures continuous updates and improvements. Overall, it's an amazing piece of game development software. Cons I'm personally not a fan of the engine being marketed as 'free'. It is partially true, there is a free tier but a lot of features are locked away behind pay walls like publishing games to IOS. I understand that running this software is expensive and staff need to be compensated but marketing it as free feels a little dishonest to people just learning about the software. Review Source MP Matthew P. Graphic Designer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "GDevelop: The Free and No-code engine - Perfect for those who don't know how to program!" April 19, 2024 5.0 GDevelop is a easy to use engine that requires no coding! I myself am an artist, this engine allowed me to make my own games even though I don't know how to program code. Its been a blast using this engine and making my own games in it. The best part is the the IDE is open-source, meaning I don't have to pay for a subscription if I want to! Pros You don’t need to be a coding expert to use GDevelop. It’s super user-friendly and you can make a game in no time. The event system is a total game-changer for me. It’s perfect for beginners. The Engine has an awesome community, the folks in the GDevelop community are super cool and helpful. They’ve got a new template for in-app purchases that’s way easier than other engines. Need to prototype fast? GDevelop’s got your back. You can switch from a prototype to a real project in no time. Cons The built-in pixel art editor, “Piskel”, can be a bit of a pain. It sometimes crashes when you hit undo. Feature Overload: There are so many features that it can be tough to figure out how to use them all. While GDevelop is great for basic 2D games, it doesn’t pack the same punch as some of its competitors like Unity or Unreal Engine, since it runs in Javascript and HTML its not recommended for making big games. The documentation could be clearer, its a bit vague and outdated. Although the tutorials on youtube from the official channel are pretty good. The mobile app has almost all the same options as the desktop version, but the layout isn’t as useful, and arranging sprites/zooming can be frustrating. The 3D feature is still pretty new and needs some work. Review Source JL Jeremy L. Game Designer Computer Games Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful and Accessible Game Development Tool" May 22, 2024 4.0 Pros GDevelop stands out for its user-friendly interface and robust feature set. The no-code approach makes it accessible for beginners, while still offering advanced features for more experienced developers. The extensive library of pre-made assets and behaviors allows for rapid prototyping and development. The active community and comprehensive documentation are also major plus points, making it easier to find support and inspiration. Cons While GDevelop is powerful, it can sometimes feel a bit limiting for very complex projects due to its no-code nature. The performance on larger projects can occasionally be sluggish, and there are a few advanced features that are still in development. Additionally, the export options, while extensive, could benefit from more optimization for different platforms. In very specific cases, some libraries can be limiting. For example, the voice recognition libraries are only usable if the project is web-based and not if it is running locally on the user's PC. Review Source GT Garrett T. Game Developer Computer Games Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "GDevelop is pretty chill" May 23, 2024 5.0 It's been great working with GDevelop. I released my first mobile game with it and the export was seemless. Pros I like how it has built in apps in it like piskel. Makes things very easy to add and change things without having to export a whole new file. Cons I don't like how you can't duplicate animations in objects. Review Source ÉM Éderson M. Artistan Arts and Crafts Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Free and Easy to use" May 22, 2024 4.0 Gdevelop gave me a new spark of energy by providing a way to make games with my own art since I can't find a coding partner. It is easy to use and a lot of tutorials online even in my language (portuguese) Pros Gdevelop is an easy to use tool for prototyping and creating 2d games with ease. It provides an extensive list of extensions to customize your game. Cons As a 2d pixel artist I'd like to have a more robust pixelart editor and a full featured 3d engine. Review Source JG James G. Library Tech Libraries Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great teaching environment for children wanting to move beyond Scratch, but not ready for coding." September 13, 2023 5.0 It is a perfect fit for our STEAM programming classes. I don't ever know what type of game the class will develop as we start with Concept Ideas, Prototyping and Development. Gdevelop's flexibility lets us go many directions from resource management, to top down adventures, to platform games. While I occasionally have to step in and lower the students expectations, that is usually a time restriction rather lack of GDevelop's capabilites. Pros It provides all the features for complete 2d games without overwhelming my elementary students. It's development and capabilities have sky-rocketed over the last couple of years and I'm excited to see where it heads from here. Cons While I occasionally come across bugs in the different exports they are either quickly resolved or adequate work around offered. Reason for choosing GDevelop A good balance between capability and ease of use. Review Source Response from GDevelop October 18, 2023 Hi James! Thank you for choosing to use GDevelop in the classroom! I'd love to speak with you about the work that you do, and perhaps even feature it on our blog if you'd like! Let me know if you're in. Similar Products Featured