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[PRO] Make Professional 2d Games with the Godot Game Engine

23h 26m 3s
English
Paid
Updated September 2026

[PRO] Make Professional 2d Games with the Godot Game Engine is a 148-lesson 23 hours 26 minutes self-paced course by GDQuest. Each of the 148 chapters in this course is designed to stand alone, focused on one specific topic in building a top-down, Zelda-inspired 2D game in the open-source Godot 3.

Course facts

Lessons
148
Duration
23 hours 26 minutes
Level
All levels
Language
English
Updated
2026-09-11
Instructor
GDQuest
Price
Premium

Each of the 148 chapters in this course is designed to stand alone, focused on one specific topic in building a top-down, Zelda-inspired 2D game in the open-source Godot 3.0 engine, so you can watch them in whatever order fits what you're stuck on.

What you'll take away

  • A working process for building a 2D game from start to finish
  • Advanced Godot 3.0 features and the best practices around using them
  • A deeper understanding of 2D game mechanics beyond the basics
  • Techniques general enough to apply to genres outside top-down games

Some foundational programming skills and basic familiarity with GDScript are expected going in.

Who teaches [PRO] Make Professional 2d Games with the Godot Game Engine? GDQuest

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GDQuest is a French-origin game-development teaching brand founded by Nathan Lovato, focused almost entirely on the Godot open-source game engine. GDQuest is the largest dedicated Godot education brand and a long-running contributor to the engine's documentation and community.

The CourseFlix listing carries two GDQuest courses on Godot game development. Material is paid and aimed at game developers building 2D or 3D games with Godot rather than Unity or Unreal.

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00.intro-getting-the-most-out-of-the-course Demo
06:13
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01.import-demos-faster-with-scan
01:06
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02.naming-conventions
03:03
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using-godot-3.1-breaking-changes
09:29
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01.intro
05:33
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02.importing-godot-projects
02:08
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03.character-base-scene
07:58
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04.inherited-player-scene
06:44
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05.character-state-machine
12:06
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06.player-states-setup
11:27
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07.input-map
03:54
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08.player-member-variables
08:29
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09.player-input-functions
13:04
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10.player-ground-movement
20:53
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11.non-playable-character
16:17
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12.jump-input-setup
10:38
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13.setting-up-jump-tween
09:15
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14.animate-jump-method
08:17
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15.jump-xy-motion
09:39
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16.level-and-fall-setup
10:30
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17.player-fall-code
08:54
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18.coding-the-pit
15:39
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19.using-breakpoints-and-wrapping-up
06:31
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00.intro
00:56
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01.basic-attack-animation
15:40
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02.simple-attack-sword-code
08:38
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03.simple-attack-connect-with-player
11:55
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04.health
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05.health-improving-code-structure
08:49
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06.stagger
07:29
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07.death
10:25
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08.combo-animation
09:27
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09.combo-code-setup
06:07
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10.combo-input
08:32
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00.temp-intro
01:23
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01.porcupine-fsm-overview
06:34
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02.porcupine-start-overview-and-target
08:42
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03.follow
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04.arrive
08:09
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05.roam
08:24
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06.avoid
09:21
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07.spot-and-attack
11:43
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08.reuse-steering-code-1
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09.reuse-steering-code-2
06:22
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10.when-should-we-refactor
05:00
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11.coding-the-mosquito
11:15
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12.coding-the-nest
15:22
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01.first-look-at-the-state-interface
06:20
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02.create-the-spawn-state
09:50
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03.create-the-roam-state
06:36
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04.create-the-state-machine
12:04
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05.code-a-state-sequence
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06.the-roam-sequence
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07.code-the-charge-sequence
09:05
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08.make-the-boss-charge
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09-make-the-boss-die!
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10.using-the-builtin-owner-feature
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11.dealing-and-taking-damage
10:11
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12.simpler-attack-and-hitbox-demo
13:36
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13.boss-phases
06:59
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01.intro-to-tilesets
13:12
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02.create-a-tileset
11:47
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03.autotiles
12:04
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04.working-with-tilemaps
04:29
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05.autotile-with-3-by-3-bitmask
08:55
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06.intro-to-tiled-map-editing
15:36
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07.godot-3.1-new-tileset-editor-preview
09:18
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01.intro-to-particles2d
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02.intro-to-particles-2d-2
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03.charge-dust
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04.walk-and-run-puffs
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05.explosion
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06.rock-crumbles
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07.smoke-puffs
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08.firery-cloud
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09.firery-cloud-sparkles
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01.code-pause
06:57
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02.design-pause-menu
12:06
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03.creating-a-theme
13:55
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04.in-game-lifebar
06:14
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05.lifebar-builder
07:19
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06.spawn-and-connect-lifebars
09:59
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07.lifebar-colors
14:47
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08.lifebar-animation
06:47
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04.why-and-how-to-analyze-games
05:26
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05.cross-code analysis
07:58
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07.interview-2-emmanuel
08:37
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08.interview-3-fibre
22:43
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09.ed-atomic-interview
08:28
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00.project-overview
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01.item-base-class
08:41
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02.create-potion-and-sword
08:24
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03.item-database
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04.inventory-part-1
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05.inventory-part-2
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06.debugging-inventory
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07.menu-overview
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08.items-menu-design
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09.item-button
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10.tips-centering-items-in-containers
03:52
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11.item-button-code
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12.connecting-the-inventory-and-menu
14:53
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13.description-label-code
05:43
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14.user-select-menu
10:50
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15.connecting-the-two-menus
09:23
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16.focus-neighbours
12:56
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01.introduction-to-finite-state-machines
08:41
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02.create-the-base-state-interface
06:40
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03.idle-and-move-state-examples
11:58
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04.jump-state-class-overview
06:16
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05.code-the-state-machine
11:10
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06.hierarchical-state-machine
10:38
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07.going-further-with-pushdown-automata
06:43
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08.pushdown-automaton
08:24
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09.pushdown-stagger-state
10:24
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01-shop-and-purse
15:01
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02-design-shop-base-ui
06:17
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03-menu-base-script
07:04
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04-player-and-merchant-interaction
09:58
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05-buy-and-sell-menus-design
11:15
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06-opening-buy-and-sell-menus
12:55
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07-info-panel
07:43
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08-description-panel-and-fixes
05:08
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09-popup-design
08:08
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10-popup-code
19:21
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00.intro
04:53
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01.project-structure-01-final-folder-structure
12:45
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02.project-structure-02-demo-scene-structure
05:49
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03.level-loader-01.levels-and-musicplayer
14:27
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04.level-loader-02.game-node
06:13
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05.level-loader-03.final-code-overview
05:26
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06.save-and-load-01.save-game
09:49
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07.save-and-load-02.create-save-file
06:50
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08.save-and-load-03.load-game-from-json
06:01
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09.save-and-load-04.parsing-vector2
07:29
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10.save-and-load-05.saving-and-loading-in-practice
04:03
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11.audio-01-intro-to-audio
08:18
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12.audio-02-intro-to-audio-buses
10:38
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13.audio-03-sound-options-menu
12:08
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14.juicing-01.camera-screenshake
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15.juicing-02.boss-camera-animation
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16.juicing-03.boss-camera-shake
06:42
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17.BONUS-Gui's-intro-to-debugging-tools
14:51
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18.outro
02:38
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01.attack-tutorial-1-how-to-animate-the-sword-comp
17:10
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02.attack-tutorial-2-how-to-animate-the-sword-comp
14:47
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03.tool-draw-in-viewport-comp
14:30
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04.camera-2d-and-grid-snapping
14:09
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Frequently asked questions

What prerequisites are needed before enrolling in this course?
To fully benefit from this course, you should have foundational programming skills and a basic understanding of GDscript. These prerequisites are essential as the course delves into advanced game development techniques using the Godot 3.0 engine.
What will I be able to build by the end of the course?
By the end of the course, you will be able to build a top-down 2D game inspired by Zelda. The course covers various aspects such as character state machines, player input handling, basic attack animations, and boss phases, allowing you to create a fully functional game using Godot 3.0.
Who is the target audience for this course?
This course is designed for aspiring game developers who want to gain a deeper understanding of 2D game mechanics and the game creation process using Godot 3.0. It is suitable for those who have some programming experience and are familiar with GDscript.
How does this course compare to other game development courses?
Unlike other courses, this one allows you to watch chapters in any order, each focusing on a standalone topic. This modular approach helps in isolating and deeply exploring specific aspects of game development, such as character animations and state machines, which might not be as extensively covered in other courses.
What specific tools or platforms are used in this course?
The course focuses on using the Godot 3.0 game engine, which is a free and open-source platform. It also involves working with GDscript, the scripting language for Godot, to develop game mechanics and features.
What topics are not covered in the course?
The course does not cover 3D game development or using other game engines apart from Godot 3.0. Additionally, it assumes prior knowledge of basic programming concepts and does not cover introductory programming or GDscript basics in detail.
How much time should I expect to commit to this course?
The course consists of 148 lessons, which vary in length and complexity. Since the lessons are modular, you can pace yourself by focusing on one chapter at a time. The time commitment will depend on your prior experience with programming and game development concepts.