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Description

Defold is a versatile and free game engine that is open-source and tailored for efficient cross-platform game creation. It is ready to use immediately after download, eliminating the need for any preliminary setup or configuration, which empowers developers to dive straight into their projects. This engine boasts an array of tools, including a visual editor, a code editor, Lua scripting capabilities, a Lua debugger, a scene editor, a particle editor, and a tilemap editor, all of which cater to both 2D and 3D game development. By utilizing a unified codebase and avoiding the necessity for additional external tools, Defold facilitates the seamless publishing of games across prominent platforms such as PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, macOS, Linux, Windows, Steam, HTML5, and Facebook. The engine features a component-based architecture for game development, enabling developers to construct intricate behaviors from simple building blocks while implementing game logic through Lua. Additionally, developers have the option to enhance their projects by accessing new features from the asset portal, establishing a local build environment for customization, or integrating native code to further expand the engine's capabilities, thus fostering an adaptable and robust development experience. This flexibility makes Defold an appealing choice for both novice and seasoned developers alike.

Description

Elements, the platform powering Namazu Studios, is an open-source backend server and live-ops solution for game studios looking to build scalable infrastructure for online multiplayer games. With Elements, game developers can easily manage game operations, allowing them to scale their infrastructure while focusing on what matters most—creating dynamic and immersive gaming experiences. The platform’s extensible game engine simplifies complex backend tasks, offering a graphical interface to manage missions, quests, and other in-game features. Its open-source nature means that developers can modify and enhance the platform to suit their unique needs, making it a flexible tool for both small studios and large-scale game development projects.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Android Yes 
Apple iOS Yes 
Atom Yes 
Facebook Yes 
HTML Yes 
Lua Yes 
Rive Yes 
Spine Yes 
Tiled Yes 
Ubuntu Yes 
Visual Studio Code Yes 
Windows 10 Yes 

Integrations

Android No 
Apple iOS No 
Atom No 
Facebook No 
HTML No 
Lua No 
Rive No 
Spine No 
Tiled No 
Ubuntu No 
Visual Studio Code No 
Windows 10 No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Defold

Founded

2020

Country

Sweden

Website

defold.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Namazu Studios

Founded

2008

Country

United States

Website

namazustudios.com/elements/

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