Tech riderRev. 2 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onAndroid, Browser, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Visual scriptingNo
- 4Multiplayer toolsYes
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Overview
Defold is ranked #4 of 91 in game engine software on Specifiction, made by Defold (Stockholm, Sweden). It runs on Android, Browser extension, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.
Defold plans and pricing
All plansCompared on game engine software
- Free plan
- Yesdefold.com
- Visual scripting
- Nodefold.com
- Multiplayer tools
- Yesdefold.com
Facts
- Source code model
- source_availabledefold.com · 24 Sept 2026
- Mobile export
- Yesdefold.com · 24 Sept 2026
- Console export
- Yesdefold.com · 24 Sept 2026
- Target platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, HTML5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switchdefold.com · 24 Sept 2026
- Scripting languages
- Lua, Teal, C, C++, C#, Objective-C, Java, JavaScriptdefold.com · 24 Sept 2026
- Product
- Defold is an all-in-one game engine for building cross-platform 2D and 3D games.defold.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Workflow
- The toolchain combines an editor, runtime, scripting workflow, build pipeline, and deployment flow.defold.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Languages
- Game logic is written in Lua, and native extensions can be written in C, C++, Objective-C, Java, or JavaScript.defold.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Features
- The engine includes visual editors, a debugger, profiler, particle effects, animation, and integrated 2D and 3D physics.defold.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- Games can be deployed to desktop, mobile, web, and consoles; the editor runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux.defold.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Officially supported integrations include Firebase Analytics, AdMob, in-app purchases, push notifications, Google Play services, and game backends such as Nakama and PlayFab.defold.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- The Asset Portal offers reusable components and extensions, including integrations for third-party SDKs and services.defold.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Live Update
- Live Update can deliver additional game content after the initial download and includes customizable content verification.defold.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Source
- The engine, editor, and build tools have source code available on GitHub under a developer-friendly license derived from Apache 2.0.defold.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- Defold offers community help through its forum and says technical support contracts are available if needed.defold.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Audience
- Defold describes itself as suitable for indie creators, students, and studios shipping commercial games.defold.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Desktop requirements
- The editor requires macOS 11 Big Sur or newer, Windows Vista or newer, or Ubuntu 18.04 64-bit or newer.defold.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The Defold Foundation owns the Defold brand and product, and Refold AB is contracted for most day-to-day product work.defold.com · 2 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2009defold.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Stockholm, Swedendefold.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- defold.com/product/· checked 24 Sept 2026
- defold.com/about/· checked 2 Oct 2026
- defold.com/open/· checked 2 Oct 2026
- defold.com· checked 2 Oct 2026
- defold.com/download/· checked 2 Oct 2026