2D game framework/engine that is mostly code driven (not GUI-driven)

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#Graphics #Game development #Game Engine #OpenGL #Cross-Platform

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    Simple and Fast Multimedia Library

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    A simple and easy-to-use library to enjoy videogames programming

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  • MonoGame

    One framework for creating powerful cross-platform games.

    Monogame

  • GLFW

    A multi-platform library for OpenGL, OpenGL ES, Vulkan, window and input

    GLFW

  • Phaser

    Phaser is a fun, free and fast 2D game framework for making HTML5 games for desktop and mobile web browsers, supporting Canvas and WebGL rendering.

    Phaser

  • rbfx

    Lightweight Game Engine/Framework in C++17 with WYSIWYG Editor. Experimental C# bindings.

    Urho3D, rbfx

  • urho3d

    Game engine

    Urho3D, rbfx

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