Have questions or need development help?
- Join the contest's Discord server: https://discord.gg/5fV4HZVv
- Join the contest's GitHub Organization here: https://github.com/orgs/kids4freedom-GAME-CONTEST/
Have questions or need development help?
Please use the tools they feel most comfortable using!
For those newer to making games, here are some game engines to explore:
| Engine / Platform | License Type | Status / Maturity | Hosting & Export | Cost / Royalty | Skills Required |
| Godot Engine | MIT License | Stable / Mature (v4.x, 2025) | Exports to Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Android, iOS | Free forever, no royalties | Basic coding (GDScript or Python). |
| GDevelop | MIT License | Active / Maintained | Web, Android, iOS, Windows, macOS | Free (optional Pro $10/mo for cloud build) | No coding; uses drag-and-drop logic and creativity. |
| Minetest | LGPL v2.1 License | Active (v5.9, 2025) | Standalone; can host servers or export mods/worlds | Free forever, no royalties | Simple Lua scripting and sandbox world editing. |
| Unity (Personal) | Proprietary / Free under $100K | Industry standard (active 2025) | Cross-platform: desktop, console, web, mobile | Free until $100K annual revenue, small runtime fee | C# programming, logic, and 3D design basics. |
| Phaser Framework | MIT License | Stable (v3.60+, 2025) | Web/HTML5 export only | Free forever | Basic JavaScript. |