Simple Footsteps 2D [Godot]

Simple Footsteps 2D

Simple Footsteps 2D is a lightweight, plug-and-play footsteps system for Godot 4 made for 2D games.
It automatically plays footstep, jump, and landing sounds for player characters and NPCs, without animation events or complex setup.

The addon supports platformer and top-down movement styles and works out of the box, making it perfect for prototypes, game jams, and full projects.

Features

• Automatic footsteps based on movement

• Jump and landing sounds for platformer characters

• Player and NPC support

• Platformer and top-down movement modes

• Adjustable step rate, minimum speed, volume, and pitch

• Pitch and volume randomization

• Global footstep pitch control

• Default audio samples included

• Lightweight and easy to integrate

Movement Types

Player Platformer
Footsteps play while moving on the ground, with jump and landing sounds. 

Player Top-Down
Footsteps play while moving. No jump or landing sounds.

NPC Platformer
Footsteps play while moving on the ground. Jump and landing sounds are disabled.

NPC Top-Down
Footsteps play while moving. Only footstep sounds are used.

All logic runs internally and works directly with CharacterBody2D, without modifying your movement code.

Installation

1. Copy the addon into the addons folder

2. Enable it in Project Settings → Plugins

3. Restart the editor if needed

Usage

1. Add SimpleFootsteps2D as a child of CharacterBody2D

2. Select the correct movement type

3. Assign sounds or use the defaults

4. Adjust settings in the Inspector

Sounds will play automatically during gameplay.

Requirements

• Godot Engine 4.x

• 2D project using CharacterBody2D