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Pixi’VN
Pixi’VN is a versatile and powerful visual novel/2D game engine. It is based on JavaScript/TypeScript and uses the PixiJS library for rendering.
2D
3D
RPG
Visual Novel
Point&Click
Visual Programming
Gideros
Gideros is a cross-platform development environment for creating games and interactive applications in 2D or 3D. It is easy to pick up, quick to develop and robust to deploy.
2D
3D
Agnostic
AR/VR
Editor
Ebitengine
A dead simple 2D game engine for Go
2D
Agnostic
Wicked Engine
An open-source 3D engine with modern graphics that can be used as a C++ framework for graphics projects, a standalone 3D editor, LUA scripting or just for learning
3D
Agnostic
Editor
NeoAxis
NeoAxis Engine is a versatile real-time platform for making 3D, 2D games and apps
3D
Agnostic
Editor
GameMaker
An easy-to-use engine that makes game design easy, regardless of background or skill level
2D
Agnostic
Own Script Language
Visual Programming
Editor
Flax
A full-source code available and agile game engine
3D
Agnostic
Visual Programming
Editor
MonoGame
A framework for cross-platform games
2D
3D
Agnostic
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine enables game developers and creators across industries to realize next-generation real-time 3D content and experiences with freedom, fidelity, and flexibility
2D
3D
Agnostic
Own Script Language
Visual Programming
AR/VR
Editor
Axmol Engine
Axmol Engine is an open-source, C++ multi-platform engine designed for mobile devices, desktop, and Xbox, well-suited for 2D game development.
2D
3D
Agnostic
Unity
A cross-platform game engine used worldwide. The engine can be used to create three-dimensional (3D) and two-dimensional (2D) games, as well as interactive simulations.
2D
3D
Agnostic
Visual Programming
AR/VR
ECS
Editor
Matali Physics
Matali Physics is an advanced, modern, multi-platform, high-performance 3d physics environment intended for games, VR, AR, physics-based simulations and robotics.
3D
AR/VR
RPG Architect
RPG Architect is a next-generation RPG game maker with all of the limitations removed. It is designed to be simple enough for a newcomer and advanced enough for a veteran of game making engines.
2D
3D
Agnostic
RPG
Adventure
Visual Novel
Action
Visual Programming
Editor
FlatRedBall
A game development platform built in C#
2D
Editor
Murder Engine
A pixel art ECS game engine built on top of MonoGame.
2D
Agnostic
ECS
Editor
DragonRuby 2D Engine
DragonRuby Game Toolkit is a professional grade cross-platform 2D game engine
2D
Agnostic
C4 Engine
Battle tested game engine with visual scripting for 3D games
3D
Agnostic
Visual Programming
Editor
Heaps.io
A mature cross platform graphics engine designed for high performance games. It was used in major titles like Dead Cells, Dune Spice Wars, Northgard and Wartales.
2D
3D
Agnostic
CRYENGINE
A powerful game development platform to create world-class entertainment experiences
3D
Agnostic
Editor
Esenthel
"Esenthel" is a mix of words: Essential and Essence, with a touch of magic
Editor
RavEngine
A C++20 cross-platform game framework, with emphasis on addressing pain points in existing game engines
3D
ECS
Silk
Silk Engine features the latest graphical technology (HDR Physical Based Rendering, global illumination, raytracing, advanced image post processing, nodal particle system, streaming…), and runs on PC and current generation consoles: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series.
Action
3D
Adventure
Editor