Scenes
Organize levels, menus and game states into separate spaces with their own visual and logic context.
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Build ideas into playable games with a clearer workflow.
Understand GDevelop features, setup, compatibility, project organization and troubleshooting through a focused guide designed for quick navigation and practical use.
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01 Scene-first workflow
02 Event-based logic
What Is GDevelop?
A visual game-development workflow built around scenes, objects and events.
GDevelop helps organize interactive projects by separating what appears in a scene from the conditions and actions that control behavior. That structure makes it easier to prototype, test and expand a game in manageable steps.
Scene-based organization
Separate menus, levels and gameplay states clearly.
Separate menus, levels and gameplay states clearly.
Reusable behaviors
Apply common movement or interaction patterns without duplicating every rule.
Apply common movement or interaction patterns without duplicating every rule.
Event logic
Connect conditions to actions in a structured, readable flow.
Connect conditions to actions in a structured, readable flow.
Core Features
Useful building blocks without an overloaded workflow.
Start with the features that support the main game loop, then add reusable systems only when the project needs them.
Objects
Build gameplay around visible and logical objects with clear names, instances and reusable properties.
Events
Define gameplay rules with conditions and actions, then test those rules in small, understandable groups.
Behaviors
Add common capabilities to objects and reduce repeated setup across similar game elements.
Variables
Track scores, states, settings and temporary values at the scope that best fits the project.
Extensions
Package reusable logic after a pattern is proven, keeping larger projects cleaner and easier to maintain.
How It Works
Turn one idea into a tested loop before adding complexity.
A compact build-test-refine cycle helps expose mistakes early and keeps project logic understandable.
Define one gameplay goal
Choose the interaction the first scene must prove, such as movement, collecting or a simple trigger.
Add the minimum objects
Create only the objects required to demonstrate that interaction, using clear names from the start.
Connect conditions and actions
Build a short event sequence and test it before adding extra states, effects or dependencies.
Refine and reuse
Once the loop is stable, organize repeated patterns into groups, behaviors or extensions where appropriate.
Compatibility
Plan around the environment you actually intend to use.
GDevelop workflows may involve desktop environments, web-based work and exported game targets. Always test the project in the environment that matters most to your users.
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WindowsCommon desktop workflow
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macOSDesktop project workflow
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LinuxDesktop development option
B
BrowserWeb-oriented project access
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Desktop BuildsTest exported results separately
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Target TestingValidate on intended devices
Use Cases
Where a visual game workflow can fit.
Game prototypes
Test one mechanic before committing to a larger design.
Learning projects
Understand game states, inputs and logic through small interactive scenes.
2D game concepts
Structure scenes, objects and interactions around a clear visual loop.
Reusable systems
Organize proven logic so later scenes can share consistent behavior.
Download
Download GDevelop project files from the supplied source archive.
The required download URL for this project points to a repository archive. Keep an existing project backup and inspect the archive purpose before treating it like a packaged desktop installer.
Project archiveBackup firstSeparate test folder
Download GDevelopOnly this primary Download button uses the supplied external download URL.
Safety Notice
Back up important projects before testing a different build or source archive. Keep downloads in a separate folder, verify that expected files are present, and avoid overwriting the only working copy of a project.
Installation / Setup
Use a clean setup sequence.
1. Prepare
Back up important projects and choose a separate test folder.
2. Download
Use the main Download section and keep the file type in mind.
3. Inspect
Confirm whether the download is an archive, source package or other build.
4. Test
Open a non-critical project first and verify the basic workflow.
Pros and Cons
A balanced way to evaluate the workflow.
Strengths
- Visual organization can make game rules easier to review.
- Scenes, objects and behaviors support incremental project structure.
- Fast testing encourages small, frequent iterations.
- Reusable logic can reduce repetition as a project grows.
Considerations
- Large event sheets still require disciplined naming and organization.
- Advanced projects benefit from careful performance testing.
- Source archives and packaged applications should not be confused.
- Version changes should be tested against backups before regular use.
Release InformationDownload Now
Treat version changes as controlled project changes.
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Repository archive supplied for this project
The provided download is a branch archive and may differ from a packaged application release. Maintain backups and test important projects before adopting a different environment.
Troubleshooting
Diagnose the category before changing the project.
Project will not open
Verify the project copy, file location and recent version changes before editing anything else.
Objects behave unexpectedly
Isolate event groups and restore them gradually to find conflicting conditions or actions.
Assets appear missing
Check whether image or audio files were renamed, moved or separated from the project folder.
Guides Preview
Focused GDevelop guides for the next question.
Use the guide library for setup, performance, common errors, project organization and beginner learning paths.
Setup
GDevelop 5 Setup Guide
Build a first scene, add objects and test a simple event loop.
Read guide →Troubleshooting
GDevelop Common Errors
Separate file, asset, event and setup problems with a structured checklist.
Read guide →Tutorial
GDevelop Tutorial for Beginners
Build one small playable interaction and expand it step by step.
Read guide →FAQ
GDevelop questions, grouped by what you need next.
Open one answer at a time or switch between the two FAQ categories.
GDevelop is a game-development tool centered on scenes, objects, behaviors and event-based logic. It can be used to prototype and organize interactive projects without requiring every game rule to be written as traditional code.
Yes. Beginners can start with a small scene, a few objects and simple event conditions. The most effective learning path is to build one interaction, test it, and expand gradually.
Scenes are project areas that can represent levels, menus, gameplay states or other parts of a game. Each scene can contain its own objects and event logic.
Objects are the items used in a scene, while behaviors add reusable capabilities such as movement or other common patterns. Keeping behavior choices focused makes projects easier to understand.
Events pair conditions with actions. A condition checks whether something is true, and the associated actions change objects, variables, scenes or other project state.
Yes. Projects can contain multiple scenes, which is useful for menus, levels and separate gameplay states. Plan transitions clearly so the player always enters the intended scene.
A one-screen game with movement and a single interaction is a strong first project. It gives you a complete loop to test without adding too many systems at once.
Use clear names for scenes, objects, variables and event groups. Separate reusable systems from scene-specific logic and create backups before large structural changes.
Extensions can package reusable logic and reduce duplicated event structures. They are most useful after you understand the small piece of logic you want to reuse.
No. This is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with GDevelop or any third-party platform.
The main Download section uses the download URL supplied for this website project. It points to a repository archive, so users should not assume it behaves like a standard desktop installer.
No. Buttons outside the main Download section jump to the homepage Download section. Only the primary button inside that section uses the supplied download URL.
Yes. Keep a separate working backup before opening an important project in a different build or setup. This gives you a rollback point if project data or structure changes.
Common causes include opening the wrong project copy, moved or missing project files, version differences or a project-specific configuration issue. Test a backup and a small clean project to narrow the cause.
Confirm that the referenced asset still exists and has not been renamed or moved. Path problems often appear after copying a project to a new folder or system.
Temporarily isolate event groups and restore them one at a time. This helps identify the condition or action that creates the unexpected result.
Start by identifying the slow scene or system. Reduce unnecessary continuously running events, right-size visual assets and test costly effects one change at a time.
A beginner setup should focus on opening a project, creating one scene, adding a few objects, defining a simple event sequence and testing the result before expanding.
Not necessarily. A source or repository archive can contain development files rather than a packaged installer. Inspect the archive purpose before following installer-specific steps.
Save and back up current work, confirm the download type you need, choose a separate folder for testing and avoid overwriting your only working project copy.