Visual Studio Code
A free code editor that works with almost every game language.
- Free
- Open source
- Good for beginners
- Jam-friendly
What it does
VS Code is a fast, free code editor with extensions for GDScript, C#, Lua, JavaScript, Python and more. It is the default code editor for many game developers.
Highlights
- Extensions for most game languages
- Built-in Git support
- Debugging
- Runs on every desktop OS
Is it right for me?
- Skill level
- Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Useful for
- Game jams, Indie developers, Students, Hobby projects
- Game jams
- A good fit — quick to pick up and use under time pressure.