A scriptmodule to install a Godot Engine 'emulator' for playing 2D Godot games on RetroPie.
RetroPie Godot Engine 'Emulator' is a scriptmodule that adds support for running Godot Engine games on the RetroPie platform. It installs Godot export templates as an 'emulator', allowing users to play 2D games made with Godot on devices like the Raspberry Pi. This bridges the gap between modern game development tools and retro gaming setups.
RetroPie enthusiasts and hobbyists who want to play indie Godot games on their Raspberry Pi or other single-board computer setups. It's also for developers interested in integrating Godot projects into retro gaming environments.
It provides a straightforward way to run Godot games within RetroPie without manual configuration, offering multi-version support, theme integration, and input customization. Its scriptmodule approach ensures easy installation and management through the standard RetroPie-Setup interface.
A scriptmodule to install a Godot "emulator" for RetroPie.
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Installs Godot versions 2.1.6, 3.0.6, 3.4.5, and 3.5.1, covering a broad range of 2D games from the Godot 2.x and 3.x eras, as specified in the installation steps.
Uses a scriptmodule with a setup script for easy installation via RetroPie-Setup, allowing users to add Godot as a new system without manual configuration, detailed in the usage section.
Includes an itch.io scraper for fetching game metadata and supports .pck/.zip files in a dedicated roms folder, making it easy to organize and play indie games, as shown in the scraping and game installation guides.
Provides pre-made EmulationStation themes (Carbon and Pixel) and guides for creating custom themes, enhancing the retro gaming interface, documented in the theme customization section.
Only supports up to Godot 3.5.1, missing newer versions like Godot 4.x, which limits compatibility with modern indie games built with the latest engine features.
Designed primarily for 2D Godot games, as stated in the README, so 3D games or those requiring advanced rendering may not work properly, with troubleshooting needed for crashes.
Tied to RetroPie on Linux systems (Raspberry Pi or x86/x86_64 PCs), relying on FRT for single-board computers, making it unsuitable for other operating systems without significant modification.