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A robust, open-source framework for cross-platform 2D/3D game development with Java.

A simple and easy-to-use library for enjoying videogames programming.

Construct 3

A refreshingly simple data-driven game engine built in Rust.

Develop cross-platform 2D games with Go using a dead simple, high-performance engine.

Phaser

The world's top 2D & 3D engine for games, smart cockpits, AR/VR, and virtual characters.

One framework for creating powerful cross-platform games using C# and .NET.

A free, open-source C# game engine for 2D, 3D, and VR interactive content.

A high-performance, cross-platform game engine for creating immersive 3D experiences.

An open-source, modular, and cross-platform 3D engine for creating high-fidelity experiences.

Create 3D content and build games directly within Blender.

Create 2D games with ease using Lua, a free and open-source framework.

Build cross-platform 2D games with a fast, open-source, Lua-based engine.

Powering the next wave of real-time AI applications for games, media, and characters.