Godot 2D Academy: Create a 2D RPG Game with Godot 4

Name: Godot 2D Academy: Create a 2D RPG Game with Godot 4
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Develop a complete 2D RPG game from scratch using Godot 4 and GDScript in a practical and simple way.

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Created byGianny Dantas

Last updated 6/2026

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What you'll learn

Master Godot 4 and it's interface to create 2D games.
Implement a Finite State Machine (FSM) system
Learn to use TileMaps to design levels
Master the use of Resources
Learn to work with Autoloads
Create an event system
Learn to reuse scenes and classes
Learn to create NPCs and RPG systems

Course content

16 sections • 99 lectures • 14h 1m total length

Introduction3:25
Important Notes2:29
Game Assets0:14

Introduction8:18
Item Data6:34
Inventory Slot17:37
Drop Item Scene12:38
shader_type canvas_item;

uniform vec4 shine_color : source_color = vec4(1.0);
uniform float shine_progress : hint_range(0.0, 1.0, 0.01) = 0.0;
uniform float shine_size : hint_range(0.01, 1.0, 0.01) = 0.1;
uniform float shine_angle : hint_range(0.0, 89.9, 0.1) = 45.0;

float scale(float value, float inMin, float inMax, float outMin, float outMax) {
return (value - inMin) * (outMax - outMin) / (inMax - inMin) + outMin;
}

void fragment() {
//COLOR = texture(TEXTURE, UV);
float slope = tan(radians(shine_angle));
float progress = scale(shine_progress, 0.0, 1.0, -1.0 - shine_size - shine_size * slope, 1.0 * slope);
float shine = step(slope * UV.x - UV.y, progress + shine_size + shine_size * slope) - step(slope * UV.x - UV.y, progress);
COLOR.rgb = mix(COLOR.rgb, shine_color.rgb, shine * shine_color.a);
}
Inventory Class26:33
Update Inventory13:34
Move Items Logic14:13
Apply Move Items20:13
Use Items16:04
Item Mana5:28
Equipment Data19:41
Equip Items12:54
Challenge: Create More Items1:11
Review Items1:15
Section 5 Project0:16

Introduction1:43
Shop Panel7:41
Shop Interior25:44
shader_type canvas_item;

// Ranges from 0 to 1 over the course of the transition.
// We use this to actually animate the shader.
uniform float progress : hint_range(0, 1);

// Size of each diamond, in pixels.
uniform float diamondPixelSize = 10.0;

void fragment() {
float xFraction = fract(FRAGCOORD.x / diamondPixelSize);
float yFraction = fract(FRAGCOORD.y / diamondPixelSize);
float xDistance = abs(xFraction - 0.5);
float yDistance = abs(yFraction - 0.5);
if (xDistance + yDistance + UV.x + UV.y > progress * 4.0) {
discard;
}
}
Shop NPC6:57
Load Items11:55
Section 10 Project0:16

Requirements

Have a good foundation in Godot 4.
Understand how 2D nodes work.
Understand how classes, variables, and signals work.
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
A PC or laptop capable of running Godot 4.6

Description

Do you have a solid foundation in Godot 4 and want to take the next step toward building more complete and professional games?

Master Godot 2D: Create an RPG-Style Game with Godot is designed specifically for those who already understand the fundamentals of Godot and want to level up by building more advanced, organized, and reusable systems.

In this course, you’ll learn how to build a complete RPG-style game from scratch, packed with engaging mechanics. RPGs are generally one of the most complex genres to develop. In this course, you’ll learn how to tackle the hardest parts in the simplest way.

Throughout the course, you will learn how to:

Play animations based on movement
Create a Finite State Machine (FSM) system
Build a health system
Design levels using TileMaps
Automate TileMaps with rules
Create interactive panels
Master UI creation
Build a complete inventory system
Add an equipment system
Create custom items
Update player stats using attributes
Create enemy zones (enemy spawners)
Develop enemy AI using states
Build an enemy loot system
Create skills with unique effects
Equip skills using a hotbar
Add NPCs to the world
Implement NPC movement
Create a dialogue system
Build a complete shop system
Build a complete crafting system
Build a complete quest system
Master Autoloads
Create an audio system
Write clean, scalable code applicable to your own projects
Master nodes, signals, composition, and scene inheritance
Design a solid and flexible architecture

Each section is carefully designed to strengthen your programming logic and help you understand how to structure professional-level projects in Godot.

If you already know the basics of Godot and are ready to build a complete and polished RPG, this course will give you the tools to make it happen.

Who this course is for:

People interested in 2D video game development who want to improve their skills.
Students who want to take the next step to create more complex games.
Programming and design students who want to apply their knowledge in practical and creative projects.
Developers with experience in other engines who want to expand their skills and explore the capabilities.
Video game enthusiasts who want to understand the creation process and develop their own games.

Godot 2D Academy: Create a 2D RPG Game with Godot 4

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 6min

Create Player10 lectures • 1hr 38min

Build Town7 lectures • 1hr 2min

Create Panels (UI)9 lectures • 1hr 23min

Inventory15 lectures • 2hr 56min

Player Stats5 lectures • 23min

Create Enemies13 lectures • 1hr 36min

Add Skills7 lectures • 59min

NPCs7 lectures • 1hr 7min

Shop6 lectures • 54min

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