GDevelop is a modern, open-source game platform founded to democratize game development with no-code and AI-assisted tools. It has grown from a solo open-source project to a well-funded startup serving an international community of creators and businesses.
GDevelop was created in 2008 by Florian Rival and Victor Levasseur, originally as a C++-based engine known as Game Develop. Florian Rival later became the sole maintainer, rewriting GDevelop in JavaScript and launching its modern incarnation (GDevelop 5) in 2018. The project shifted from a personal side project to a full-time commercial venture, with rapid feature evolution and growing adoption worldwide.
GDevelop has raised around $2.3 million over several rounds. Notable investors include Seedcamp, Ascension, Kima Ventures, Secret Fund, Jabre Capital, and prominent business angels like Ross Sheil and Emmanuel Nataf. The company’s revenue is reported at approximately $2 million, supporting product growth and community initiatives.
Visual event-based logic for no-code development
2D and 3D game design (PC, mobile, HTML5/browser)
AI-powered assistant for logic creation (natural language to event translation)
Cross-device workflow (desktop, web, iOS, Android)
Cloud project syncing and gd.games hosting for instant web publishing
Asset Store with thousands of assets, commercial use permitted
Recent new features include advanced integrations for AI-assisted editing, deeper 3D workflow capabilities, expanded analytics, multiplayer functionality, and increased emphasis on workflow automation and collaborative creation. Regular releases add new event types, templates, and platform support.
GDevelop champions accessibility, creativity, transparency, and open-source values. The company culture encourages education (with special student/educator plans), diversity in creator backgrounds, and active open-source contribution. It places user empowerment and community engagement at its core.
GDevelop’s community comprises hobbyists, educators, entrepreneurs, and brands worldwide. The engine is widely used in classrooms, for indie game creation, and by companies seeking custom interactive content. Its forums, Discord, and learning platforms are active and supported by a global base of contributors.
