defold@beta ☆
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Description:
Game engine for development of desktop, mobile and web games
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.13.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @Defold  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: game-development game-engine lua cross-platform beta
Install: brew install --cask defold@beta
About:
Defold is a cross-platform game engine with a lightweight, Lua-based scripting environment and an integrated editor. The beta channel provides early access to cutting-edge features and performance improvements for developers wanting to test the latest engine capabilities.
Key Features:
  • Real-time collaborative editing
  • Cross-platform deployment (iOS, Android, Web, Desktop)
  • Data-oriented design with Lua scripting
  • Built-in physics and 3D rendering
Use Cases:
  • Prototyping and developing 2D/3D games
  • Learning game development with lightweight tooling
  • Publishing games to multiple platforms from one codebase
Alternatives:
  • unity – Unity offers a larger asset store and C# ecosystem but is heavier and requires licensing for larger teams
  • godot – Godot is open-source with a node-based architecture, while Defold focuses on simplicity and real-time collaboration
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jul 13, 2026 1:24pm 1.13.1 0 VERSION_BUMP d2b34d63
May 28, 2026 10:59am 1.13.0 0 VERSION_BUMP ced4318d
Apr 14, 2026 2:13pm 1.12.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 236ff60b
Mar 16, 2026 12:56pm 1.12.3 0 VERSION_BUMP e42e0319
Feb 17, 2026 1:00pm 1.12.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 1f20f8fd
Jan 19, 2026 3:53pm 1.12.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 1ee2dcbd
Aug 25, 2025 12:58pm 1.11.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 95ba5737
Aug 6, 2024 12:56pm 1.9.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 89e7062b
Jul 8, 2024 12:43pm 1.9.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 403fd4d4
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