godotengine/godot

What is it?

Key features

• 01Build both 2D and 3D games in one editor
• 02One-click export to desktop, mobile, and Web platforms
• 03Permissive MIT license with no royalties
• 04Community-driven development supported by a non-profit foundation
• 05Official documentation and class reference available in the editor

Use cases

• Indie developers making 2D or 3D games without licensing costs
• Prototyping game ideas quickly across several platforms
• Teams that want full control over their engine source code
• Learning game development with a large community and tutorials

Quick start

1. 1

   Download the editor binary from the official website

2. 2

   Compile from source by following the official docs

Things to know

• !Building from source requires following platform-specific compilation steps in external docs.

Topics

FAQ

What is godot?

Godot is a free, MIT-licensed, cross-platform game engine for building 2D and 3D games from one unified editor. Godot Engine is a cross-platform engine for creating 2D and 3D games from a single interface. It includes a broad set of built-in tools so developers can focus on gameplay rather than building core infrastructure from scratch.

Is godot free to use? What license does it have?

godot is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.

Is godot still maintained?

Actively maintained. The last commit to godot was on Oct 20, 2026.

What can I use godot for?

Indie developers making 2D or 3D games without licensing costs Prototyping game ideas quickly across several platforms Teams that want full control over their engine source code Learning game development with a large community and tutorials

How do I install godot?

Download the editor binary from the official website Compile from source by following the official docs

Where can I get godot?

The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/godotengine/godot