Panda3D
FlaxEngine
Panda3D | FlaxEngine | |
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42 | 18 | |
4,270 | 5,461 | |
0.6% | 1.8% | |
9.4 | 9.9 | |
7 days ago | 2 days ago | |
C++ | C# | |
GNU General Public License v3.0 or later | GNU General Public License v3.0 or later |
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Panda3D
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Not only Unity...
Panda3D (MIT/C++) https://github.com/panda3d/panda3d
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3D desktop Game Engine scriptable in Python
For open source 3d engines that use Python check out Panda3D or Ursina. They're both a blast to use and let you write your codd how you want.
[0] https://www.panda3d.org/
[1] https://www.ursinaengine.org/
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Alternative Game Engines for Marooned Unity Developers
Panda3D: Let's you make games with c++ and python. I don't think there is an "editor" or anything like that with this engine, but it does look like there have been some decent games made with it. Could be good for smaller games. Modified BSD License.
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Game Development Post-Unity
I know a lot of people recommend Godot because it's super good but if you want a more code oriented and batteries included engine I recommend Panda3D [0] it's open source, super mature (it's actually one of the oldest continously developed game engines), and can be used form Python and C++. Not sure why it's not more popular it's flexiable and super fun to use.
[0] https://www.panda3d.org/
- The Open Source Framework for 3D Rendering and Games
- Making games
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What are some of the most impressive uses of photogrammetry in games that you've seen?
Some of the game engines we have now have photogrammetry technology built-in, meaning that developers can easily integrate it into their games. This allows for even more detailed and realistic environments to be created in 3D games. The most prominent being Unreal, Unity, and Lumberyard -- including new and beginner-friendly ones like Panda3D and Yahaha. All of these game engines have photogrammetry at their core to help developers create realistic 3D models and textures quickly and efficiently.
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Here are some tips on mentoring junior developers in a collaborative team?
Make sure to provide your junior developers or any new members with the resources and tools they need to succeed. This could include coding books (The Self-Taught Programmer was my favorite before), online tutorials, or access to development tools and software. There are game engines available that can be a training ground for new devs, some of the game engines I’ve tried are Panda3D, GameMaker and Godot. I’ve also tried newer engines like Yahaha, but this one is pretty easy compared to other engines so there’s really not much of a challenge. The point is, no matter what resources and tools you provide, make sure they are tailored to the skill level of your junior developers.
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If you had to develop a game in Python, what engine and tools would you use?
...and there are some samples in the source https://github.com/panda3d/panda3d/tree/master/samples
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The Icculus Microgrant is giving out 250 dollar grants to open source projects, please brag about your project(s) in this thread so I can see them!
It's not my project, but https://www.panda3d.org/ is to my knowledge the next best step after Unity and Unreal game engines. Unlike those, panda is open source and available for C++ and Python.
FlaxEngine
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Not only Unity...
Flax (MIT/C++) https://github.com/FlaxEngine/FlaxEngine
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I would say to Unity developers, don't use Godot.
For 3D games, check out the engine: Stride Engine or Flax Engine.
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Alternative Game Engines for Marooned Unity Developers
Flax Engine: C# and C++, Global Illumination system, Visual scripting, Full Source Code Available, 4% royalties after $250,000 (threshold is per quarter, not all time). The engine honestly looks really good, so it could be worth taking a closer look, but does lack tutorials.
- List of Unity alternatives
- Unity: We Have Heard You
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What features would you like to see that are not available in leading game engines
It sounds like you're asking them to just remake https://flaxengine.com. (Minus ECS)
- Why is there a lack of cool repos?
- Flax Game Engine – A true game changer
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What are people's thoughts on Flax Engine?
As the title says, what are people's thoughts on Flax Engine. (Link for anyone who hasn't heard of it)
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Unity Face Mass Protest After CEO Purchases Malware Company, Lays Off Hundreds, & Calls Devs Idiots
Flax (4% royalty after 100k revenue) looks to be the most Unity-like, and seems to be pretty polished, if also new and lacking features. That's all I know about it so far. Its pricing model is similar to Unreal's and, like Unreal, it's source-available (but not truly open-source).
What are some alternatives?
Pygame - 🐍🎮 pygame (the library) is a Free and Open Source python programming language library for making multimedia applications like games built on top of the excellent SDL library. C, Python, Native, OpenGL.
Godot - Godot Engine – Multi-platform 2D and 3D game engine
PyOpenGL - Repository for the PyOpenGL Project
o3de - Open 3D Engine (O3DE) is an Apache 2.0-licensed multi-platform 3D engine that enables developers and content creators to build AAA games, cinema-quality 3D worlds, and high-fidelity simulations without any fees or commercial obligations.
filament - Filament is a real-time physically based rendering engine for Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, macOS, and WebGL2
Cocos2d - Cocos2d-x is a suite of open-source, cross-platform, game-development tools utilized by millions of developers across the globe. Its core has evolved to serve as the foundation for Cocos Creator 1.x & 2.x.
bevy - A refreshingly simple data-driven game engine built in Rust
RenPy - The Ren'Py Visual Novel Engine
gemrb - GemRB is a portable open-source implementation of Bioware’s Infinity Engine.
Arcade - Easy to use Python library for creating 2D arcade games.
The-Forge - The Forge Cross-Platform Rendering Framework PC Windows, Steamdeck (native), Ray Tracing, macOS / iOS, Android, XBOX, PS4, PS5, Switch, Quest 2