Learn to create a 2D top-down game in Godot 4.5 with player movement, coins, timer, UI, and effects
Welcome to this hands-on Godot 4.5 course where you’ll build a complete 2D top-down game from scratch — no prior experience required!
What you’ll learn
- Learn how to build a complete 2D game project in Godot 4, from setup to final gameplay..
- Implement responsive 2D character movement and animation using AnimationPlayer..
- Create collectible coins with particle effects, sound, and scoring logic..
- Design a functional game UI with a countdown timer, score display, and win condition..
Course Content
- Creating The 2D Game –> 10 lectures • 57min.
Requirements
Welcome to this hands-on Godot 4.5 course where you’ll build a complete 2D top-down game from scratch — no prior experience required!
This course is perfect for beginners and anyone curious about how games are made using the Godot engine. Together, we’ll create a fun and interactive game where the player collects coins before the timer runs out. Along the way, you’ll learn essential game development concepts and how to apply them in Godot 4.5.
What you’ll learn:
- Setting up a new 2D project in Godot 4.5
- Designing and scripting player movement
- Adding coin collectables with animations
- Creating countdown timers and UI elements
- Using particles for effects and polish
- Organizing your project and scenes efficiently
By the end of the course, you’ll have built a complete playable 2D game, and you’ll have the confidence to create your own projects or expand on what you’ve made. You’ll also gain a solid understanding of how game mechanics work behind the scenes.
Whether you want to make your own indie games, prototype ideas, or simply explore game development as a hobby, this course gives you the practical skills to start building today. Let’s turn your ideas into a real game—one step at a time!