Description:
Game engine for development of desktop, mobile and web games
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 1.14.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@Defold |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
game-development
game-engine
lua
cross-platform
beta
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Install:
brew install --cask defold@beta
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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.
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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
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Use Cases:
- Prototyping and developing 2D/3D games
- Learning game development with lightweight tooling
- Publishing games to multiple platforms from one codebase
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Alternatives:
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unity
– Unity offers a larger asset store and C# ecosystem but is heavier and requires licensing for larger teams
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godot
– Godot is open-source with a node-based architecture, while Defold focuses on simplicity and real-time collaboration
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| Sep 30, 2026 3:53pm |
1.14.0 |
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| Sep 10, 2026 1:48pm |
1.13.1 |
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| Sep 10, 2026 9:46am |
1.13.2 |
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1.13.1 |
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| May 28, 2026 10:59am |
1.13.0 |
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1.12.4 |
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1.12.3 |
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| Feb 17, 2026 1:00pm |
1.12.2 |
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| Jan 19, 2026 3:53pm |
1.12.1 |
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| Aug 25, 2025 12:58pm |
1.11.0 |
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| Aug 6, 2024 12:56pm |
1.9.2 |
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1.9.1 |
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