Mobile games are often associated with aggressive monetization, dark patterns, and disposable experiences. But does mobile really have to be that way?

I’m Leon, creator of LOOTFALL, a retro-inspired RPG that has grown into a Top 50 iOS RPG in multiple countries, with thousands of daily players and a community that genuinely loves the game.

In this talk, I want to share what I’ve learned building and monetizing a mobile game in Godot without relying on the practices mobile games are often criticized for. I’ll also dive into the technical side of building a fairly complex mobile game with Godot, including the tools, systems, and performance challenges involved in using an engine that isn’t always designed with mobile-first development in mind.