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Cocos Creator vs Godot
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| Fact | Cocos Creator | Godot |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 9.8k | 118k |
| Latest | 3.8.8 | 4.7.2-stable |
| Last push | 2026-09-21 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 132 days between releases | about 27 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 88+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Unity. Alternatives to Unity →
PartialCocos CreatorTypeScript engine and editor focused on 2D and 3D games for mobile and the web.
Full replacementGodot2D and 3D engine with its own editor, scripted in GDScript or C#, exporting to desktop, mobile and the web.
Cocos Creator
- 3.8.82025-12-16Release 3.8.8
- 3.8.72025-08-22Release 3.8.7
- 3.8.7-beta02025-04-28pre-release
- 3.8.62025-03-27Release 3.8.6
Godot
- 3.6.3-stable2026-08-22Godot 3.6.3 is a maintenance release addressing stability and usability issues, and fixing all sorts of bugs. Maintenan…
- 4.7.2-stable2026-08-18Godot 4.7.2 is a maintenance release addressing stability and usability issues, and fixing all sorts of bugs. Maintenan…
- 4.7.1-stable2026-07-14Godot 4.7.1 is a maintenance release addressing stability and usability issues, and fixing all sorts of bugs. Maintenan…
- 4.7-stable2026-06-18Godot 4.7 is a feature release improving upon the previous version in many aspects, such as usability and performance.…
- 4.6.3-stable2026-05-20Godot 4.6.3 is a maintenance release addressing stability and usability issues, and fixing all sorts of bugs. Maintenan…
Cocos Creator
✓ signed The latest release, 3.8.8, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Godot
✓ signed The latest release, 4.7.2-stable, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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