Godot 2D Top-Down Template

The Godot 2D Top-Down Template is a comprehensive game template designed for Godot 4, providing everything you need to kickstart your 2D top-down game development journey.

The minimum required version to run the template is Godot 4.4, as the code utilizes typed dictionaries.

Explore the documentation below or play the web demo to get a grasp of the available features.

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State Machines

State machines form the backbone of this template, controlling characters, NPCs, enemies, objects, and more. Each state focuses on a single behavior, allowing you to decide when and how states are activated.
Character Controller

Take full control of your characters: make them move, run, attack, jump, and flash while managing their states seamlessly.
Interaction System

Enable your characters to interact with the game world. Trigger actions such as opening a chest, activating switches, or unlocking doors using the flexible interaction system.
Save/Load System

Easily save and load game progress, including player data, entity positions, and the current state of state machines. Saved data persists across levels and can be stored in a file for later retrieval, allowing players to continue from where they left off.
Inventory System

Manage and visualize items with a simple inventory system that lets you store acquired items and track their quantities.
Tilemaps and Levels

If you plan to use Tilemaps and the pre-built Level scene to build your levels, here you can discover some useful tips to create new levels and setting up autotiles in no time.
Scenes Transition

Seamlessly move between scenes, whether transitioning from a title screen to a level or from one level to another, and customize the transition effects to match your game's aesthetic.
Dialogue System

Integrate a robust dialogue system to display message boxes and manage dialogues between game characters, enhancing narrative depth and player engagement.
User Prefs and Localization

Save and load user preferences, such as music and sound effect volumes or selected language. Effortlessly implement multi-language support and game localization.
Debugger

Simplify testing with a configurable debugger. Test features like saving sessions, toggling player collisions, restoring health, or blocking enemies. The debugger is extendable, so you can add custom functionalities as needed.