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GDevelop

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Last updated August 26th, 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

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

CM

Christ M

Social Media ManagerProfessional Training & Coaching, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“The possibility to build prototypes easily using GDevelop helped me to run experiments and fine-tune concepts effectively.“

March 27, 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

JA

Jaime A

Director ComercialMedia Production, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“The platform was developed based on open-source and it allowed for extensive collaboration as well as frequent updates.​“

March 27, 2025

AS

Ahmed S

Project EngineerFacilities Services, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“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.“

March 27, 2025

Marcelo Z

CTOAutomotive, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“The extensions systems, ability to write custom code, and external layouts/events makes it also interesting for experienced developers. But it's still very beginner-friendly, allowing almost anyone with no game design experience to come out with a game/interactive story/graphical guide.“

September 14, 2023

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

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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 &amp; 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.

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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!

Dayne Y.  
Director  
Security and Investigations  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Its fairly easy to learn Gdevelop coding. Its kind of similar to visual scripting."

August 25, 2025

5.0

I played with Gdevelop and remade some games also found some and bought them from itch. Which had an error loading so i went back to surfing game makers.

Pros

What I liked most about Gdevelop was the exchange of assets without errors. When you buy from gdevelop. But again when loading game ready files made with Gdevelop the are some mild complications. But it still will load.

Cons

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.

Review Source

Leon kaufmann U.  
Game designer  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Gdevelop review "

August 20, 2025

5.0

Pros

It's easier to learn than other game engines. And it's free, you don't need any money to start making games with gedevop.

Cons

I don't like the 3d experience in the editor, the user interface is a 2D engine not the greatest platform for 3d stuff.

Review Source

Response from GDevelop

August 22, 2025

Thank you for your feedback Leon! Your point about 3D is valid. GDevelop is currently mainly a 2D engine, but we have a major update planned for the second half of 2025 that will add 3D view support in the editor for a better experience. Our teams are actively working on this new feature, which will be available before the end of 2025! We really appreciate your input—it helps us improve GDevelop for all creators!

Ryan L.  
Owner.  
Apparel & Fashion  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Honest review of GDevelope."

August 20, 2025

5.0

It's been a great experience so far and I would continue to use it and I will even recommend it to my family and friends.

Pros

I love the security of it. While it was a little difficult to understand at first, the user interface became easier. I've not seen the 3D Modeling and Animation yet, however I plan to when I continue to work with my no-code development and the Game engine seemed great. I've not had to contact customer support for anything as of yet. I don't know about the value for money though, I've not gotten that far.

Cons

The cons: I've not seen any cons as of yet, but if I had to name one, it would be where I don't have the money to pay to use it, if I have to.

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Response from GDevelop

August 21, 2025

Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We’re glad to hear that you are enjoying your experience with GDevelop and that the interface has become easier to use over time. Regarding your concern about subscriptions: the free plan is already more than enough to get started, create, and publish games. You can find all the details about the different plans on our website, so you can choose the one that best fits your needs. As for 3D features, they are currently under development. Our team is actively working on them, and they are planned to be available in the second half of 2025. Thank you again for recommending GDevelop to your family and friends—it means a lot to us!

Leandro A.  
Developer  
Computer Games  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "The best software for beginners in game development"

August 20, 2025

5.0

Very good .I am new in game development a GDevelop it's been a great way to start this journey .Also they help publish a promote your game

Pros

Easy to use , highly extensible by using extensions , easy to understand , great community .Great support .I'm satisfied with this software

Cons

It's hard to implement hand written code .I haven't found a clear way to implement code in Javascript , the documentation is not really clear about this neither

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Response from GDevelop

August 22, 2025

Hello Leandro, thank you for your feedback! To add a JavaScript event, simply click the + button in the Events Sheet toolbar and select "JavaScript code". Or from the Events Sheet, right-click on "Add a new event" and select "JavaScript code". You can also search for the word "JavaScript" in the game templates to explore examples of projects already using it. If you’d like to dive deeper, the documentation has a dedicated page with more details: https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/events/js-code/ Thanks again for your review, and enjoy your journey into game creation! 🚀

SW

Stefan W.  
Lead Designer  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "3 Commercial Games Shipped on Steam"

May 22, 2024

5.0

I created and shipped 3 fully developed indie games with GDevelop over the course of 7 years, to critical aclaim by fans. I couldn't have done that with any other engine. Gdevelop made it possible to develop the second game (Red-Tether) in only 7 months, shipping 2000+ units and reaching 98% favorable reviews. Overall the engine is extremely efficient and well suited to make professional 2d games in short timeframes.

Pros

Very fast development cycle, easy to use, lots of tutorials and explanations on the wiki. The no code aspect is developed the the fullest, in contrast to other engines I tried. GDevelop actually does allow you to make full comercial games without actual programming.

Cons

My main grope with GDevelop is that version 4 is unfortunately is no longer supported, eventually preventing me from updating my existing games made in that version. In some regards it also feels like a superior version in terms of usability. GDevelop 5 is slower than 4 in some regards and at times it feels like using a badly optimized website instead of a desctop app. It struggles when project get to substantial sizes. This causes things like massive delays to simple tasks like opening variable list, failing to load event sheets in their entirety or scrolling to random events when using cntrl+z. Loading external data through xml was more flexible in GDevelop 4 and some aspect of the animation viewer where more streamlined.

Switched from

[Unity](https://www.capterra.com/p/158591/Unity/)

Lack of programming knowledge, team discontinuation.

Review Source

EPP

Elijah Placke P.  
CEO  
Computer Games  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "What Are Some Of GDevelop's Features and What Makes Them So Good/Bad?"

September 28, 2023

5.0

I have had a great time using it and I expect to keep using it in the future. I really hope that this keeps expanding with more features and more code added to the no-code part.

Pros

I really like how easy to find and use GDevelop is. Not many things are locked under a paywall and the features are really nice and neat. The idea of letting the community build upon this is an amazing idea and makes practically anything possible! I also love the idea of adding ads into your games to be able to get monetized.

Cons

I dislike the lack of a movement script or a change of perspective. These things would make it way better and much more compatible with other games.

Alternatives considered

[GameMaker: Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/158594/GameMaker-Studio/)[Unreal Engine](https://www.capterra.com/p/158599/Unreal-Engine/)

Reason for choosing GDevelop

It seemed easier to use and more new. Also, it looked really fun!

Switched from

[Unity](https://www.capterra.com/p/158591/Unity/)

I found Unity's lessons really outdated. The whole thing has so many updates that it feels pointless to keep up. Also C# is pretty difficult to learn from videos that go over it from 2018 and your learning it in 2022

Review Source

Response from GDevelop

October 17, 2023

You can add JavaScript blocks to your Event Sheet! And 3D has been added so you can play around with perspectives. Check out the changes, and thank you for the review!

BC

Ben C.  
Founder  
Computer Games  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Gdevelope got me back into game design!"

September 14, 2023

5.0

I have been using G develop as my primary engine and I have completed one game and I have started on another, which is going to be my first actual game release.

Pros

I tried game design on unreal engine 4, and it was kind of difficult to use. I only used the no code portion of the engine, but it was still so complex, and I was new to game development. I kind of quit because I got nowhere in Unreal engine 4 after about five years. When I started, GDeveloped, I just fell in love with the engine because it was so simple. I actually created basically a full game in a couple months as opposed to years without a success.

Cons

One of the things that unreal has that G developer doesn’t, or at least I don’t know how to use it much and it seems a little bit complicated in the engine. That is the debugging feature. And you, E4, you can run the engine and then look at the code, and it will show real time the engine processing the code, which helps you see where your hiccups are, this was my favorite feature of you in for, and it would be really cool if GDevelop could implement something like that.

Switched from

[Unreal Engine](https://www.capterra.com/p/158599/Unreal-Engine/)

Unreal Engine was a bit too much for me, I don’t think I was ready for it. GDevelop has helped me understand game development so much.

Review Source

Response from GDevelop

October 17, 2023

We have a built-in debugger! Check the wiki and documentation for more information on how to use it.

BL

Brennan L.  
Game Designer and Lead Developer  
Computer Games  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The PERFECT 2D game engine."

September 8, 2023

5.0

GDevelop has accelerated my game development journey tenfold, and I truly believe that is the case with even the most knowledgeable developers.

Pros

GDevelop is a great 2D game engine, and its only limited by the developer's imagination. The community is extremely helpful, and the community extensions are unbelievably good!

Cons

The editor for 3D games is not quite there yet, and is just an extension of the 2D editor. It also does not include common things like character controllers and collision.

Alternatives considered

[Godot Engine](https://www.capterra.com/p/234843/Godot-Engine/)

Reason for choosing GDevelop

The no-code element meant I could easily read through my projects after a long day, and still easily jump in!

Review Source

MR

Miles R.  
CEO  
Computer Games  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "GDevelop Review - Best game engine for quick development!"

September 21, 2023

5.0

Overall I love GDevelop and will continue to work with it.

Pros

I love the ability to write JS blocks and have them link to the code Blocks in the main game.

Cons

I wish I could choose the ability to compile my games on the desktop and not on the cloud.

Switched from

[Unity](https://www.capterra.com/p/158591/Unity/)

When they merged with Iron Source I took a good look at the alternatives and found GDevelop.

Review Source

Response from GDevelop

October 17, 2023

You can totally compile games on your own machine! Please check out the wiki for more information on creating your own build environment.

KA

Krista A.  
Owner  
Computer Games  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Building digital worlds "

August 23, 2025

5.0

So far so good learning a lot I have been wanting to build a game for so long so I’m extremely excited

Pros

It’s nice how easy to use it is it would be helpful if there was more in build help like almost a lil bot guide explaining I’m new so it’s been very useful but I struggle with what certain things are

Cons

So far nothing I know that’s not helpful but I am not far enough in maybe yet to be able to comment on that

Review Source

Response from GDevelop

August 28, 2025

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that GDevelop is helping you get started with game development and that you’re learning a lot. If you ever struggle with certain features, the Learn tab in GDevelop is a great resource. It provides step-by-step tutorials, example projects, courses, and explanations of all the main features, which can make it easier to understand how things work. We’re excited for you and can’t wait to see the game you create!

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

NR

Nishand R.  
Giving daily life products at a wholesale rate  
Wholesale  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Best site for the people looking for game developing"

May 24, 2025

5.0

The overall experience was really great for a fresher like me its really helpful to build an own game

Pros

The most i like about GDevelop is the its very user friendly even for the new people who is willing to make a game .

Cons

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.

Review Source

HM

Hassan M.  
Senior Software Development Engineer  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Reliable and versatile tool for 2D game development"

March 27, 2025

5.0

Pros

GDevelop offered an adequate event system and a scene editor and thus allowed for creating multiple of them genres of games. Selecting targets such as HTML5 and other native application made possible to spread my works across various platforms.​

Cons

I felt that very limited support for native features in Essential itself and no native support for 3D graphics and custom shaders for more extreme projects.​

Review Source

JB

Jude B.  
System Support officer  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Get my ideas into playable prototypes sooner"

March 27, 2025

4.0

Pros

I can input game logic without having to write code and this will make the game development progress more fluent. This enabled me to export my game on different platforms without much strain due to the availability of cross-platform export options.

Cons

There were sometimes strange physics occurring especially when dealing with collision. There was a need to change settings multiple times as I wanted the objects to interact smoothly.

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

GG

Gianluca G.  
Indie Developer  
Program Development  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Developing games with GDevelop since 2021"

May 22, 2024

4.0

It's really easy to use and it's perfect for a beginner. It's great for small games but I don't see it being a good option for bigger projects that will be distributed on mobile

Pros

It's easy to use and code free. This, combined with the "one button" export allowed me to start making games and earn without knowing how to code

Cons

As a developer, I don't have much control over the core parts of my games. I often struggle with the performance of my game (which are low due to JavaScript) and with the integration of certain features that require SDKs. Sometimes it seems like the engine is specifically made for small pixel art games. Game's files on Android are limited to 150mb because there's no way to integrate the Play Store function to split game's assets into multiple files. For admob, it's been months and there's still no way to have GDPR message support in my games.

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

JT

Jared T.  
Game developer  
Computer Games  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Gdevelop Review"

May 22, 2024

5.0

Overall, using GDevelop was a really fun experience. I have been using it for 2+ years and have made many mini games in it before. Really a good game engine if you want to make 2D mobile games, or if you want to participate in game jams.

Pros

GdDevelop is a really easy-to-use game engine that has many built-in features that makes game development a breeze. It also has a great, growing community with lots of potential. It also van export to many platforms, such as web, android and pc. Moreover, the game engine is open-sourced and can be used completely for free.

Cons

Asset management can get quite messy while using GDevelop. For example, the animation editor would require you to splice your spritesheet into individual frames first in an external engine before you can use it in your game. Another thing is that the features may be quite slow or buggy. Exported games (especially web exports) would also sometimes have occasional drops in frame rate.

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JC

Jason C.  
Engineer  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Keep it simple"

September 22, 2023

5.0

Some design platforms are a little too simple, and others are a bit too complicated, but GDevelop sits right in the middle. Plus you can keep it super simple, or use Javascript and other options to get about as complicated as you need to.

Pros

I liked having a more visual setup. I was disappointed in the industry wide discontinuation of programs like VisualBasic, the real one, not Visual Studio. If I want to add a button in a program, I would like to drag and drop it where I like it, pick the colors the size etc. which is tedious in code. GDevelop does this with game design, you get a pretty good idea of what your finished product will be, before you compile it.

Cons

The 3d aspects are a little limited, but GDevelop isn't a 3D platform to begin with. If you are pretty 3D modeling, animating etc savy, you can make it work quite nicely though.

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