License: Source-available
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Status: Active
This replaces Unity
Defold
Free game engine with a Lua-scripted editor, strongest in 2D, that publishes to desktop, mobile, web and consoles.
Facts
- Made by
- Defold Foundation
- Website
- defold.com
- License
- License: Source-availableLicenseRef-Defold-License
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Self-hostable
- No
- Works offline
- Yes
- Account required
- No
- Maturity
- Stable
- Source code
- github: defold/defold
- Maintenance
- Status: ActiveLast commit
Defold is a free alternative to
Strong. Best for lightweight 2D and mobile games.
0 people switched
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Repository checks, newest first; last checked Oct 8, 2026. Checks older than 90 days are kept as one per week.
| Checked | Last commit | Latest release | Stars | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.13.2 | 6,351 | Open |
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