The-Powder-Toy vs game2048

The-Powder-Toy

Written in C++ and using SDL, The Powder Toy is a desktop version of the classic 'falling sand' physics sandbox, it simulates air pressure and velocity as well as heat. (by The-Powder-Toy)

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game2048

2048 Open Fun Game - multiplatform implementation in Kotlin and KorGe game engine (by andstatus)

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The-Powder-Toy		game2048
	Project
69	Mentions	2
4,336	Stars	79
2.3%	Growth	-
9.5	Activity	7.2
4 days ago	Latest Commit	6 months ago
C++	Language	Kotlin
GNU General Public License v3.0 only	License	Apache License 2.0

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The-Powder-Toy

Posts with mentions or reviews of The-Powder-Toy. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-04-10.

Lessons from Open-Source Game Projects
76 projects | dev.to | 10 Apr 2024

The Power Toy - Physics Sandbox. C++, SDL2
The-Powder-Toy VS Sandboxels - a user suggested alternative
2 projects | 1 Feb 2024
Orb Farm
1 project | news.ycombinator.com | 19 May 2023

I love these kinds of sandbox games, Orb Farm was super nice to have it running directly in the browser for a little procrastination break. Although my favorite is probably The Powder Toy [0], I've been following this project for years.
[0] https://powdertoy.co.uk/
tell me 3 things about you and i give nickname
1 project | /r/EliteEden | 24 Apr 2023

I play The Powder Toy https://powdertoy.co.uk/
What games can I play on my work computer with no wifi?
2 projects | /r/gamingsuggestions | 22 Apr 2023

Dwarf Fortress N Cave Story Powder Toy Knytt Stories
Ever heard of The Powder Toy?
1 project | /r/EliteEden | 3 Apr 2023
GAMES I SHOULD RECORD?
1 project | /r/tommyinnit | 31 Mar 2023
[TOMT][GAME][????] Sandbox browser game
2 projects | /r/tipofmytongue | 15 Mar 2023
Is this the official powder toy page?
1 project | /r/PowderToy | 1 Mar 2023

yes, if you look in the sidebar on Reddit you can see a link pointing you to powdertoy.co.uk
Finding Sandbox Games
1 project | /r/AndroidGaming | 23 Feb 2023

Powder Toy is not only my favorite but available on Android

game2048

Posts with mentions or reviews of game2048. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2022-06-15.

Best foss game you would recommend?
4 projects | /r/fossdroid | 15 Jun 2022

I love 2048 Open Fun Game. It is the best version of 2048 that I have tried.
⟳ 5 apps added, 68 updated at f-droid.org
20 projects | /r/FDroidUpdates | 5 Dec 2021

2048 Open Fun Game (version 1.10.15): 2048 game with AI, Replay, History and other fun features, Open Source, no ads

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