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Best practices when building for the web

Defold is pushing a blunt message for web releases: if players can’t have fun within 10 seconds, they’re likely gone. The guidance centers on fast loads, small builds, clear controls, …

Official Defold · 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Building Mad Skills Motocross 2 for Poki with Defold

Defold and Refold Games rebuilt Mad Skills Motocross 2 from scratch for Poki instead of shipping a stripped-down Unity WebGL port. The web version leans on Lua modules, native C++ …

Official Defold · 3 months, 2 weeks ago
From Unity to Defold - how Orenji Spark rebuilt Jane's Fashion Studio for Poki

Orenji Spark says rebuilding Jane’s Fashion Studio from Unity to Defold cut the web build by about 65%, which materially improved load times and engagement during Poki soft-launch. For teams …

Official Defold · 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Why did Fingersoft use Defold to bring Hill Climb Racing to Poki?

Fingersoft's choice of Defold for Hill Climb Racing Lite on Poki highlights a shift towards web-first game design. The team adapted gameplay to cater to shorter sessions and immediate gratification, …

Official Defold · 6 months, 1 week ago
Creator Spotlight - Erick - Kuyi Mobile

Erick from Kuyi Mobile shares insights on his journey as a solo indie developer and his recent projects using Defold. His latest game, Bo's Bedroom, has already garnered over 2 …

Official Defold · 7 months ago