And that's it!
229 people joined our #DefoldGameJam
78 submitted a game #MadeWithDefold
Congratulations to all the participants and thank you very much for joining our (biggest so far!) game jam! 🧡💙

And that's it!
229 people joined our #DefoldGameJam
78 submitted a game #MadeWithDefold
Congratulations to all the participants and thank you very much for joining our (biggest so far!) game jam! 🧡💙
Sooo, I just submitted a game to #DefoldGameJam! Such a pleasure 😁
Please give it a try -- any feedback is very welcome!
Prepare the page and upload your games - we accept submissions to the #DefoldGameJam 2026 until 23:59:59 CEST today!
Now you've got to show us what you've made for #DefoldGameJam and all your projects as it's last #ScreenshotSaturday before the jam ends! 👀
Featured: Cafe Bara by Kuyi Mobile - play on Poki!
Day 7 of #DefoldGameJam 2026 starts and today is #ScreenshotSaturday so we're doubling our requests for screenshots, gifs, videos of what are you working on in #Defold! 🧡💙
Featured: Demidoff Corp
by Targem Games a cool #metroidvania #MadeWithDefold
Day 6 of #DefoldGameJam 2026 starts! 🎮
Did you know that we shared with our participants links to free audio packs, plus a specia Bundle Builder with exclusive discounts?
Ovani Sound sponsors a total of $950 in store credits for the best 4 games + one main theme for the best one! 🎶
Day 4 of #DefoldGameJam 2026 starts! 🎮
If your prototype still needs some art, check out CraftPix.net - free and premium 2D and 3D game assets.
Top 4 games will receive a 1-year CraftPix Ultimate Access membership 🎁
Craftpix is also celebrating their 10th anniversary this year - happy birthday! 🎂
Day 3 of #DefoldGameJam 2026! 🎮
By now, it’s probably a good time to wrap up ideation and start building. Check out assets by @kenney.nl - available completely 🆓
The top 4 games will receive rewards from Kenney:
🎁 Kenney Game Assets All-in-1
🏭 Asset Forge Deluxe
We started #DefoldGameJam 2026 and more than 200 developers have already joined!🔥
This year’s theme is CHAIN REACTION ⛓️💥
And today we have one final Online Conference call with Defold team - ask us questions!
The theme of the #DefoldGameJam 2026 is:
CHAIN REACTION ⛓️💥
Interpret it as broadly as you like. It could mean, e.g.: dominos, destruction, combos, spreading fire, infection, production chains, systems, narrative consequences, etc.
Good luck, have fun, and create a game #MadeWithDefold! 🧡💙
On Saturday, 3 more talks are coming to our small Defold Conference before the #DefoldGameJam 2026!
Join us today! We’ll start at 17:00 CEST:
1️⃣ SpriteLoop - 2D animation workflow with Samuil
2️⃣ Poki talk + Q&A with Erik
3️⃣ Photon talk + Q&A with Luke
Details: itch.io/jam/defold-g...
Days left until #DefoldGameJam 2026: 2️⃣
And today our small Defold Online Conference begins 🎤 Join the talks and ask questions during live Q&A
We also have a generous pool of rewards for best games and a few challenges 🎁
Check the details about talks and rewards here:
itch.io/jam/defold-g...
Days left until #DefoldGameJam 2026: 3️⃣
🅿️ Poki fast-track review + €1,000 upfront release fee
⏩ Wavedash Credits
🎵 Ovani Sound credits + a custom song
🎨 CraftPix 1-year
🏆 Steam Gift Cards
🧰 Kenney All-in-1 + Asset Forge Deluxe
☁️ Heroic Cloud 3 months
🚀 Photon Fusion Plus + 1h call
We’re happy to announce the final talk of the #DefoldGameJam 2026 Online Conference! 🎤
Meet us! Björn Ritzl (@britzl) and the team behind Defold will discuss:
• the results of the latest Defold Survey
• the future roadmap of #Defold
• live Q&A
📅 September 21, 16:00 CEST
See you there! 🧡💙
Days left until #DefoldGameJam 2026: 4⃣
Today we’re sending some goodies to all registered participants from Ovani Sound:
🎵 free Music Sampler
💥 free Sound FX Sampler
🎁 special Defold Bundle Builder with exclusive discounts
Days to start #DefoldGameJam 2026: 5️⃣
Take some time to explore Defold’s built-in samples, templates, and the examples and tutorials on our Learn portal.
They’re a great way to quickly refresh skills before the jam starts.
Prepare your setup and get ready to make something #MadeWithDefold 🧡💙
Super list - great before the #DefoldGameJam - as we have a special Multiplayer Challenge with Heroic Labs #Nakama!
Only 6 days left until Defold Game Jam 2026!
A few tips before we start:
• prepare a starter Defold project with basics upfront - it saves a lot of time in the jam
• test your HTML5/PC build earlier, even today
• make your itch page in advance and upload the build there
Fusion for Defold is out. To celebrate, Photon is running the Fusion Multiplayer Challenge at the @defold.com Game Jam 2026: top 5 Fusion-powered games get 100 CCU for a year, 1st place also gets an hour with a Photon engineer. Jam starts Sept 20. itch.io/jam/defold-g...
Only 1 week left until Defold Game Jam 2026! 🎮
The jam starts on September 20, and we’d love to see you join us and share your game with the community!
We’ll also have a Defold Online Conference on 18. (Friday) and 19. (Saturday) September, with talks!