What programming language, library, etc should I use?

• Nez

  19 1,715 7.1 C#

  Nez is a free 2D focused framework that works with MonoGame and FNA

You want a minimal library that gives you a solid base to implement your own systems, and also in C#? Probably the Monogame Framework. It's what games like Celeste, Fez, Stardew Valley, and Streets of Rage 4 were made using. If you want a few of the "standard" game engine systems pre-built but not to the same extent as something like Unity, most would recommend adding the Nez Framework as an accompaniment to Monogame.

• MonoGame

  95 10,789 8.9 C#

  One framework for creating powerful cross-platform games.

  

You want a minimal library that gives you a solid base to implement your own systems, and also in C#? Probably the Monogame Framework. It's what games like Celeste, Fez, Stardew Valley, and Streets of Rage 4 were made using. If you want a few of the "standard" game engine systems pre-built but not to the same extent as something like Unity, most would recommend adding the Nez Framework as an accompaniment to Monogame.

• WorkOS

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  The modern identity platform for B2B SaaS. The APIs are flexible and easy-to-use, supporting authentication, user identity, and complex enterprise features like SSO and SCIM provisioning.

  

• Godot

  2,744 82,940 10.0 C++

  Godot Engine – Multi-platform 2D and 3D game engine

  

You want a different game engine to learn that has a rich feature-set to make games, but you still may have to make some stuff yourself, and also want to learn a new scripting language? Playing around with Godot with GDScript may be your answer. Sometimes, it's good to learn how other engines work and can respark the joy of game dev.

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