Game Development · head to head
Lumberyard vs Godot Engine
Lumberyard
Game Development
Build AAA games with a free, cross-platform engine
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Godot Engine
Game Development
Free and open-source 2D and 3D game engine
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Lumberyard aws.amazon.com/lumberyard now redirects to the AWS homepage; Amazon Lumberyard is no longer offered as an AWS product; Godot Engine no royalties or licensing fees, but requires self-hosting and maintenance of the engine builds
- They diverge on capability: Lumberyard covers CryEngine foundation, Godot Engine covers Scene system.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Lumberyard and Godot Engine actually diverge.
| Attribute | Lumberyard | Godot Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | open-source |
| Platforms | Windows, Playstation, Xbox, Linux | Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, Web, Consoles |
| Founded | 2006 | 2007 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Game Development).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Lumberyard
- CryEngine foundation
- Lua scripting
- Flowgraph editor
- Advanced graphics
- Physics simulation
- AWS GameLift integration
- Multiplayer support
- VR capabilities
Only in Godot Engine
- Scene system
- GDScript language
- Visual shader editor
- 2D and 3D rendering
- Physics engine
- Built-in animation tools
- Debugging tools
- Asset library
Both cover
- Local deployment
- Console deployment
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Lumberyard
- Building 3D games with an AWS-integrated enginenot Godot Engine
- Cloud-connected multiplayer game backendsnot Godot Engine
- Twitch integration for streamed gameplay featuresnot Godot Engine
Godot Engine
- 2D game developmentnot Lumberyard
- 3D game developmentnot Lumberyard
- Cross-platform game deploymentnot Lumberyard
- VFX and simulation projectsnot Lumberyard
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Lumberyard
- aws.amazon.com/lumberyard now redirects to the AWS homepage; Amazon Lumberyard is no longer offered as an AWS product
- The engine's successor is the Open 3D Engine, governed by the Open 3D Foundation rather than AWS, so migration means moving to a differently governed project
- No Lumberyard-branded documentation, download or support commitment remains at the original AWS product URL
Godot Engine
- No royalties or licensing fees, but requires self-hosting and maintenance of the engine builds
- Console export support exists but requires additional SDK setup and licensing with each console manufacturer separately
Pricing, plan by plan
Lumberyard
Free- FreeFree
- Full engine source
- AWS integration
- Lua scripting
Godot Engine
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Godot Engine review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Lumberyard if
- You need cryengine foundation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Playstation, Xbox, Linux.
- You also want lua scripting.
Choose Godot Engine if
- You need scene system.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, Web, Consoles.
- You also want gdscript language.
Questions people ask
- Is Lumberyard or Godot Engine better?
- Neither clearly leads. Lumberyard starts at Free and Godot Engine at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Lumberyard or Godot Engine?
- Lumberyard starts at Free and Godot Engine at Free.
- Does Lumberyard or Godot Engine run on more platforms?
- Lumberyard runs on Windows, Playstation, Xbox, Linux. Godot Engine runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, Web, Consoles.
- Can I use Lumberyard for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Lumberyard best used for?
- Lumberyard is most often used for building 3d games with an aws-integrated engine, cloud-connected multiplayer game backends, twitch integration for streamed gameplay features. Of those, building 3d games with an aws-integrated engine and cloud-connected multiplayer game backends are not what Godot Engine is typically brought in for.
- What can Lumberyard do that Godot Engine cannot?
- Lumberyard covers CryEngine foundation, Lua scripting, Flowgraph editor, Advanced graphics. Godot Engine covers Scene system, GDScript language, Visual shader editor, 2D and 3D rendering. Both handle Local deployment, Console deployment, Windows support.