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13 Open Source Game Engines That Developers Can Use

Paul Balo by Paul Balo
July 8, 2014
in Gaming, Open source
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Game Engines provide the indispensable software frameworks that developers depend on to build video games. Open source alternatives, renowned for their versatility and array of capabilities, have been witnessing increasing traction in recent years. Below, we delve into 13 outstanding open source game engines that developers can explore.

1. Godot Engine

An efficient solution that caters to both 2D and 3D game development, Godot Engine offers high adaptability and user-friendliness, making it ideal for indie developers and large studios alike.

2. Stride

Stride, previously known as Xenko, equips developers with a contemporary and versatile game development environment, boasting built-in support for Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality applications.

3. Panda3D

Panda3D is a comprehensive game engine delivering a robust framework for 3D rendering and game development in Python and C++ programs.

4. Armory

Armory is a power-packed, open-source, 3D game engine renowned for its real-time rendering capabilities that distinguish it from other engines. It works wonders for developing interactive applications, simulations, and games.

5. ScummVM

ScummVM allows developers to operate classic graphical point-and-click adventure games. This unique tool replaces the executables shipped with games, hence facilitating their functionality across many systems.

6. Cocos2d

Cocos2d is a collection of open-source, cross-platform development tools designed for creating games, apps, simulations, and other interactive content.

7. Crystal Space

Crystal Space is a mature, full-featured Software Development Kit (SDK) delivering real-time 3D graphics for a myriad of applications including games and virtual reality.

8. The Spring Project

The Spring Project is a multi-purpose 3D RTS game engine, which, with Lua’s assistance, offers extensive engine customizability, spanning GUI, unit AI, and pathfinding.

9. Cafu

The Cafu Engine is a universal, modern 3D graphics engine and game development toolkit, providing a complete solution to kickstart your game creation journey promptly.

10. OGRE

OGRE has evolved into one of the most popular open-source graphics rendering engines, finding widespread use across various production projects, including games, simulators, educational software, interactive art, and scientific visualization.

11. Delta3D

Delta3D is a well-rounded game and simulation engine, suited for a broad range of modeling and simulation uses.

12. Phaser

Phaser is a swift, free, and open-source HTML5 game framework for desktop and mobile. It offers a straightforward yet potent API for creating games based on JavaScript and Web technology.

13. Castle Game Engine

As an open-source (LGPL) 3D game engine designed for FreePascal/Lazarus, Castle Game Engine enables developers to build visually stunning and intricate games.

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