Godot (ɡɒdoʊ/ GOD-oh, əˈdoʊ/ gə-DOH, or ɡoʊdɒt/ GOH-dot) is an open source game engine released under the MIT License. It was initially developed in Buenos Aires by Argentine software developers Juan Linietsky and Ariel Manzur for several companies in Latin America prior to its public release in 2014. The development environment runs on many platforms, and can export to several more. It is designed to create both 2D and 3D games targeting PC, mobile, web, consoles, and virtual, augmented, and mixed reality platforms, and can also be used to develop non-game software.
Godot allows video game developers to create both 3D and 2D games using multiple programming languages, such as C++, C#, and GDScript. With the support of GDExtensions, developers can integrate external libraries into their projects or create bindings to their programming language of choice. It makes use of a hierarchy of nodes to facilitate the development experience. Classes can be derived from a node type to create more specialized node types that inherit behavior. Nodes are organized inside of "scenes", which are reusable, instantiable, inheritable, and nestable groups of nodes. Nodes are connected by signals, which can transmit data objects. All game resources, including scripts and graphical assets, are saved as part of the computer's file system (rather than in a database). This storage solution is intended
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What is Godot Engine?
Godot Engine by Godot Engine (developed by Rémi Verschelde) is open-source Windows software. The first release dates back to 2007. It is written in C++, C, and C#. Besides Windows, it is available for GNU/Linux, macOS, BSD, iOS and Android. Its interface is available in 35 languages.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.7.2, released on August 18, 2026. The version history goes back to February 23, 2016: 65 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (godotengine/godot) has 118,848 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 28 of our languages.
Project description on GitHub: “Godot Engine – Multi-platform 2D and 3D game engine”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 6.2 a year)
- Also runs on GNU/Linux, macOS and BSD
- Large user base
- Mature project (since 2007)
In short: Godot Engine is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Screenshots
Is Godot Engine safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
731980F9608D61333E5BAF54A2EF17210ACC7A538446C0CB9969F002ACA1E953· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the godotengine/godot repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- Code review10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Security policy10
- No binaries in the repository8
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge2
- Restricted token permissions0
- Signed releases0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Fuzzing0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 65 versions ›65 versions over 10 years · about 6.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7.2Latest | August 18, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 4.7.1 | July 14, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 4.7 | June 18, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 4.6.3 | May 20, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 4.6.2 | April 1, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 4.6.1 | February 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 4.6 | January 26, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 4.5.2 | March 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Release cycle and support
Version 4.7.2 belongs to the 4.7 release line, still supported, with no end date announced.
| Release line | Released | Support ends | Latest version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | June 18, 2026 | not announced | 4.7.2 | Supported |
| 4.6 | January 26, 2026 | not announced | 4.6.3 | Supported |
| 4.5 | September 15, 2025 | not announced | 4.5.2 | Supported |
| 4.4 | March 3, 2025 | March 26, 2026 | 4.4.1 | End of life |
| 3.6 (LTS)LTS | September 8, 2024 | not announced | 3.6.3 | Supported |
| 4.3 | August 15, 2024 | October 23, 2025 | 4.3 | End of life |
| 4.2 | November 29, 2023 | October 9, 2025 | 4.2.2 | End of life |
| 4.1 | July 5, 2023 | March 3, 2025 | 4.1.4 | End of life |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GodotEngine.GodotEngine -escoop install extras/godotRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask godotInformation
- Publisher
- Godot Engine
- Developer
- Rémi Verschelde and Juan Linietsky
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/godotengine/godot
- Written in
- C++, C, and C#
- Interface languages
- English, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian, Catalan, and Czech +29 more
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- GNU/Linux, macOS, BSD, iOS, Android
- Version
- 4.7.2
- Released
- August 18, 2026
- First release
- 2007
- Added to the catalogue
- May 19, 2023
- Versions listed
- 65
- Updates / year
- 6.2
- GitHub stars
- 118,848
- GitHub forks
- 27,162
- Website
- godotengine.org
- winget ID
- GodotEngine.GodotEngine
- Scoop package
- extras/godot
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Godot Engine free?
Yes. Godot Engine is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Godot Engine safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Godot Engine with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Godot Engine run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Godot Engine?
The versions page lists all 65 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 23, 2016.
Can I use Godot Engine without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
