Hey all!
I wanted to share my journey of moving from Unity to Godot, rebuilding my game from scratch, and what I learned along the way.
A few years back, I developed "No Escape?!", originally built in Unity as a fast-paced infinite runner inspired by classic arcade reflex games.
But in September 2023, Unity announced a new “runtime fee” model, charging developers a fee per install once certain revenue and install thresholds were exceeded. I started questioning the long-term sustainability of staying in that ecosystem. Even though Unity later reversed the policy, the event was a wake-up call.
So, I decided to fully rebuild the game from the ground up in Godot 4, using C# instead of Unity’s API. It was both a challenge and a great learning experience, especially adapting gameplay systems, input handling, and Android integrations to Godot’s open-source workflow.
The process made me appreciate how lightweight (Unity feels like a Mastodon compared to Godot), flexible, and transparent Godot is compared to proprietary engines. I also found that the Godot community is far more welcoming and collaborative, which pushed me to keep exploring the engine beyond this project.
The game No Escape?! on Google Play is a fast-paced 2D infinite runner where you help the hero escape a UFO, collect coins, earn medals, and compete with friends, all wrapped in a surreal, action-packed world.
Extending the Godot Journey with Open-Source Projects
The Godot experience inspired me to dive deeper and share knowledge with the community through open-source projects.
Godot Android Plugin V2
To make Godot mobile development smoother, I created Godot Android Plugin V2. This project shows how to build and integrate an Android plugin with Godot 4.x.
MyGodotPlugin implements the Android plugin in Java, handling all the native setup. AndroidPluginInterface demonstrates integration examples in both C# and GDScript, showing how your Godot game can communicate with Android features.
There is a full YouTube walkthrough that steps through C# (in Godot) and Java (in Android Studio) integration: Watch Here
The project is minimal but extendable, allowing integration with sensors, ads, or system services. It is licensed under GNU GPL v3.0.
Local LLM NPC
Next, I explored AI-powered experiences with local-llm-npc, built for the Google Gemma 3n Impact Challenge.
This project demonstrates offline-first educational NPCs using on-device AI. Players can learn about sustainable farming, botany, and more through structured, interactive dialogue, while keeping data private and running fully locally.
- Personalized educational experiences powered by Gemma 3n via Ollama
- Tracks learning checkpoints, completed topics, and progress
- Fully offline, ideal for low-connectivity environments
Presentation video: Watch Here
This project pushed me to experiment with AI integration, structured conversation design, and offline-first workflows in Godot, skills that complement game development and mobile app design. It is licensed under CC-BY-4.0.
This journey from Unity to Godot, rebuilding a game, and exploring open-source and AI projects has been incredibly rewarding. Godot empowers creativity, collaboration, and technical growth. I hope sharing these projects can inspire others to explore Godot, open-source contributions, and AI-enhanced games.
Has anyone else here rebuilt a Unity project in Godot or experimented with similar AI integrations? I’d love to hear your experiences.