Create a 2D Game in Godot 4.5

Learn to create a 2D top-down game in Godot 4.5 with player movement, coins, timer, UI, and effects

Created byWafai muhammad

Last updated 8/2025

English

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

1 section • 10 lectures • 56m total length

Creating The Main Scene4:46
In this lesson we start by creating a project in Godot then change the interface of Godot to our preference after that we create our main scene
Creating The Player Scene14:19
Creating The Coin Scene5:23
Creating Coin Particles3:35
Creating The Scene Manager - Part 1 (Coin Spawner)4:28
Creating The Scene Manager - Part 2 (Win Function)4:50
Creating The UI's - Part 1 (Coins UI)4:25
Creating The UI's - Part 2 (Timer UI)5:34
Creating The UI's - Part 3 (Fade UI)3:48
Adding The Sounds5:37

Requirements

Just basic programming or game development experience is needed. Just basic computer skills and a willingness to learn. Godot is free and works on most systems.
Students should install Godot 4.5 (free to download) before starting the course. I’ll guide you through everything else.

Description

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!

Who this course is for:

This course is for complete beginners who want to learn 2D game development using Godot. It's perfect for aspiring game developers, indie creators, and anyone curious about making their first playable game .