How Does the GDDP Demon Progression List Work?

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The GDDP (Geometry Dash Demon Progression) is a handcrafted list that sorts demon levels into difficulty tiers, from Beginner up to Obsidian. Instead of guessing which demon to attempt next, you work through the tiers in order, and the site's stated goal is that completing tiers from Beginner to Obsidian will consistently increase your ability at Geometry Dash. It's aimed at players who want a structured practice path rather than a random jump between levels.

The tier system

The core idea is simple: every demon on the list is placed into a tier based on its difficulty, and the tiers are ordered so that each one is a reasonable step up from the last. The site names Beginner as the entry point and Obsidian as the top, and describes the full run from Beginner to Obsidian as the path that builds skill over time.

A few things follow from that design:

  • Order matters more than any single level. The list is meant to be played roughly in sequence, so the tier you're in tells you what difficulty range you should be practicing.
  • Tiers are difficulty bands, not categories by style. A level's placement reflects how hard it is, not what kind of gameplay it uses.
  • The list is handcrafted. It's assembled and maintained by people rather than generated automatically, which is why the site credits a founder (Trusta) and a staff team (Trusta, ElohmroW, Iron, and dedicated staff).

Why it's structured this way

Jumping straight into a demon far above your current skill usually means grinding one level for a very long time with little transferable improvement. The GDDP's premise is the opposite: by clearing levels that are only slightly harder than what you've already beaten, you keep building the skills each tier assumes you have. The site frames this directly — completing tiers from Beginner to Obsidian is presented as the way to "consistently increase your ability in this game."

What comes with the site beyond the list

The list is the centerpiece, but the project bundles other tools around it:

Feature What it does
Completion tracker Records which levels you've completed
Leaderboards Ranks players by progress
Account + Discord link Required to use the tracking features
GDDP Geode mod A mod for the game tied to the project
Twitch stream list Shows streamers actively playing GDDP

The stream list has a specific rule worth knowing: to appear there, your stream must be set to Geometry Dash and have [GDDP] as the first text in the title. Using the GDDP tag while not primarily streaming GDDP gets you banned from the stream list.

Getting started

The site's own call to action is: create an account, link your Discord, and start discovering the list. From there the practical loop is to find your current tier, pick a level in it, and track the completion once you beat it. If you want the in-game side, the GDDP Geode mod is available to install.

Supporters and cost

The site asks for donations to cover running costs, and offers a separate supporter option at $3.99/month. According to the site, supporters get:

  • No ads
  • 10 slots in favorites/loathe lists
  • A unique supporter badge on their profile
  • Exclusive profile picture flair
  • A private server Discord role and exclusive channel access
  • Priority leaderboard submission reviews

The site also notes that supporters get instant access to the server. Payments are stated to go toward the costs of running the website. The page does not say the core list or tracker is paid, so treat the supporter tier as an optional add-on rather than a requirement for using the progression list.

Who this is for

The GDDP fits you if you want a defined order to climb through demons and a way to record progress against other players. It fits you less if you prefer to pick levels purely by interest, since the value here comes from following the tiers roughly in sequence.