Why I Chose GDevelop Over Unity, Godot, and Construct

Описание и применение

Разработчик, выпускающий небольшие 2D‑игры ежемесячно, выбрал GDevelop из‑за визуальных листов событий, готовых поведений, простого экспорта и интегрированных ресурсов, что ускоряет выпуск и снижает усталость от кода. Однако GDevelop не подходит для тяжёлой 3D‑разработки.

Задача

A solo developer needs a 2D game engine that allows rapid monthly releases without complex setup or heavy 3D features.

Результат

Monthly game releases are achieved with less mental fatigue, reduced boilerplate, and faster export, allowing the developer to focus on creative aspects.

Рабочий процесс

• 1. Create game logic with visual event sheets instead of writing code.
• 2. Add pre‑built behaviors (e.g., Platformer Object) to sprites to avoid boilerplate.
• 3. Use GDevelop’s built‑in export to Android or web with a few editor steps.
• 4. Manage assets, extensions, and tutorials directly inside the editor to reduce context switching.
• 5. Publish the game on schedule.

Доказательства

Event sheets are visual logic: Conditions and Actions. If this is true, do that. It’s color‑coded, spaced out, and readable at a glance.

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Drop the Platformer Object behavior on a sprite and you have a running, jumping character in about a minute.

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In GDevelop, exporting to Android or web is a few steps inside the editor.

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Everything lives in one place: Asset store, Extensions, Tutorials.

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Open source means nobody can reprice me.

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It’s not built for heavy 3D or AAA‑scale projects.

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