Defold vs Unity

Topic	Defold	Unity
Languages	Lua	C#
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Android, iOS, Consoles
2D / 3D	2D	2D/3D
License	Source-available	Proprietary
Learning curve (1–5)	2	3

Defold

A small 2D engine that exports to mobile and web. Lua, editor, and a tiny runtime.

Stepwise 2D platformer from the Defold tutorials.

platformerbeginnerGitHub

Horizontal movement, jump, and hazards.

platformerbeginnerGitHub

The industry default for many indie and mobile teams. Huge Asset Store, C#, and export coverage.

Official 2D samples: tilemaps, animation, and a small roguelike layout.

arcadeintermediateGitHub

Networked first-person sample from Unity.

shooteradvancedGitHub