Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Godot
Open-source game engine
Core Features
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Node System
|
Everything is a node |
Scene System
|
Reusable scenes |
GDScript
|
Python-like language |
Visual Scripting
|
Node-based coding |
2D & 3D
|
Both supported |
Cross-platform
|
Many platforms |
Node Types
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Node2D
|
2D game objects |
Spatial
|
3D game objects |
Control
|
UI elements |
AnimationPlayer
|
Animations |
CollisionShape
|
Physics |
Camera
|
View control |
Best Practices
- Think in nodes and scenes
- Use signals for communication
- Keep scenes small and reusable
- Leverage the asset library
💡 Pro Tips
Quick Reference
Godot is completely free and open source