Use the multiplayer API or Nakama?

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Godot Version 4.5

godot 4.5.1

Question

Hello everyone, I’m a beginner. If I were to create an online multiplayer card game, would you recommend using the built-in multiplayer API or an external third-party tool like Nakama?

thank you very much

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Nakama mostly provides services that complete professional games need like achievements, leaderboards, and accounts. It is not a drop in replacement for Godot’s high level networking and neither is it an “improvement” or expansion of Godot’s networking library. Nakama simply provides services that your game may or may not need.

Godot’s high level networking (based on ENET) is simpler and lower level than Nakama. As a beginner, Godot’s high level networking will be easier to use and you will learn more about networking principles.

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