GDevelop is a free, open-source, and cross-platform game creation tool that anyone can use to create games without programming skills.

This guide explains how to get up and running with GDevelop.

GDevelop is available for all major operating systems, including the latest versions of Windows, macOS, and Linux. To download GDevelop, visit gdevelop-app.com/download.

The installation instructions depend on the operating system.

• Windows: double-click the executable. This installs GDevelop, launches the app, and adds an icon to the Desktop.
• macOS:
  • 1. Open the DMG file.
  • 2. Drag “GDevelop.app” into the “~/Applications” directory.
• Linux:
  • 1. Open a terminal.

    • 2. Make the AppImage file executable by typing chmod a+x GDevelop*.AppImage.
    • 3. Run it: ./GDevelop*.AppImage (or double click on the file).

    There's an online version of GDevelop available at editor.gdevelop-app.com. In general though, we recommend using the desktop version.

1. Launch GDevelop.
2. Either click a Template as a starting point, or click Create a Blank Project to start from scratch.
3. Choose a location and name for the project.

If a project has at least one scene, which all of the starter projects do, a Preview button is available via the toolbar. This button launches a preview of the game.

Watching the official GDevelop Intro Tutorials is a great place to start. Once you've finished that, check out the Asteroids game example to apply your skills!

If you prefer reading, see the Platformer Tutorial. You'll learn how to create a platforming game from absolute scratch and discover many of GDevelop's fundamental concepts, such as objects, events, and expressions.