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			{{Short description|Game engines with A-Z}}
	Several tools called ''']s''' are available for game designers to easily code a game quickly without building from the ground up.
			{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2021}}
			]s are tools available to implement ]s without building everything from the ground up. Whether they are 2D or 3D based, they offer tools to aid in asset creation and placement.
			== Engines == <!-- Please: In the table below, avoid overlinking. Link only one (1), early, obvious instance of a given topic, such as a game engine, programming language, license, etc. Try to put links with a more significant project where they will last, instead of a minor project where they are more likely to be deleted. -->
			The following list is not exhaustive. Also, it mixes game engines with rendering engines as well as API bindings without any distinctions.
	== Open-source engines ==
	These game engines / libraries are ] or ]:
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	|+ List of open-source game engines
	|-		|-
	! style="width: 12em" |		! style="width: 12em" | Name
	! Primary ]		! Primary ]
			! Release year
	! Bindings
			! ]
	! Primary platform
	! Cross-platform?		! ]
			! 2D/3D oriented
	! SDL?
			! Target ]
	! Scripting
			! Notable games
			! License
			! class="unsortable" | Notes and references
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
	| C		| ]
	| N/A		| 2010
			|
	| Mac OS
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2015
			| ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Open source ] ] framework
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 1984
			| ] style
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 1997
			| AGSScript
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ]
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|] 2.0}}
			| Mostly used to develop third-person ] ], one of the most popular for developing amateur ]s
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 1999
			| ], ] markup language
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 2.5D
			| ], ], ]
			| Aleph One ('']'' ])
			| {{open source|]}}
			| FPS engine
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2015
			| ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			| The software is free to download and use, however, it works closely with Amazon services.
			|-
			! ]
			| ], ]
			| 2009
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ], ]
			| 2016
			| ], ], AGK BASIC
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D, 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ]
			|
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2008
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Fork of ] 2.0
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2002
			| ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ]
			| '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ], ]
			| 2013
			| ], ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ], ], ], ]
			| 2018
			| ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']''
			| {{some|] or ]}}
			| Game content, including graphics, animation, sound, and physics, is authored in the 3D modeling and animation suite ]<ref name="blend4web_about">{{cite web|url=https://www.blend4web.com/en/ | title=Blend4Web Official Site |publisher=Blend4Web.com |access-date=June 22, 2015}}</ref>
			|-
			! ]
			| ], ]
			|2000
			| ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D, 3D
			| ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', ''ColorCube''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| 2D/3D game engine packaged in a 3D modelar with integrated Bullet physics library<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blender.org/development/coding-guides/installation-policy/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090325145255/http://www.blender.org/development/coding-guides/installation-policy/ |archive-date=March 25, 2009 |title=blender.org - Installation Policy|date=March 25, 2009 |access-date=August 21, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blender.org/features-gallery/features/#c883 |title=Features |publisher=blender.org|access-date=August 21, 2012}}</ref>
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 1995
			|
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 2.5D
	| Lua, Marathon Markup Language
			| ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary|Custom, free non-commercial use}}
			| ]; ], 2D grid base geometry
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
	| C		| ]
	| C++		| 2014
			| Optional<br>(])
	| Windows
	| {{yes}}		| {{Yes}}
			| 2D, 3D
			| ], ], ], ]
			|
			| {{proprietary}}
			| 2D/3D game builder with drag and drop functionalities, coding optional (not required), FREE license available
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2015
			| ], ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2002
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 1999
			|
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| N/A		| 2.5D
			| ], ], ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			|
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
	| C++		| ]
			| 2007
	| Java, ActionScript, C#, JavaScript, D, Python, DarkBasic
			|
	| Windows
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			|(] w/ ]Support)
			| 1994
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ], ], ], ]
			| 2010
			| ], ], ], ]
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 2D, 2.5D, 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Android target binds to Java; iOS target uses Objective-C
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2011
			|
	| {{no}}		| {{no}}
	| N/A		| 2D, 3D
			| ]
			|
			| {{open source|] 2.0}}
			|
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
	| C++		| ]
	| N/A		| 2007
			| ], Event System
	| Unix
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ] capable ]s
			| '']''
			| {{proprietary}}, ] Classic version
			|
			|-
			! ]
			|]
			| 2015
			| ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D, 3D
			| ], ], ]
			|
			| {{free|]}}
			| Used to create ]-based games.
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2011
			| Papyrus
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2002
			| ], ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2007
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 1997
			| ], ], ]
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 3D
			| ], ], ]
	| N/A
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			|
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
	| C++		| ]
	| N/A		| 2001
			| CubeScript
	| Windows
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Prior generation (means it has a successor), 2D grid-based system, optimized for outdoor not indoor maps
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2004
			| CubeScript
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| N/A		| 3D
			| ], ], ]
			| '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Efficient 6-directional height map based geometry (versus traditional ] model), hence the name Cube, FPS engine
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|2017
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{open source|]}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 1995
			|
			| {{No}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Advanced AI and sound features (full control of sound propagation). Edited with DromEd.
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2013
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
	| C		| ]
			|2016
	| N/A
			| ]
	| Windows
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 2D, 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			|
			| {{needs|}}
			| Scene Editor, Particle Fx editor, Tilemap Editor, Code Editor, Debugger. Extend the engine with your own native code (C/C++, Obj-C, Java, JavaScript).
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			| ]
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| N/A		| 2.5D
			| ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			|
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
	| C		| ]
	| N/A		| 2014
			| ]
	| Windows
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|2001
			| ], ]
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| N/A		| 2.5D
			| ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Produces browser games with pseudo-3D views; games can be made into Facebook Apps; intended for beginners
	|-		|-
	! {{rh}} | ]		! ]
	| C		| ]
			|2008
	| N/A
			| ]
	| Windows
			| {{No}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			|
			| {{some|], ]}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|2007
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Based on CryEngine
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|2008
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Primarily used for racing games
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|2013
			| ]
			| {{No}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			| '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 1999
			|
			| {{No}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ],
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			|
			| {{No}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			|
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ]
			| '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| ] re-implemented '']'' game engine
			|-
			! ]
			| ] 3
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			|
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| N/A		| 2D
			|
			| Various games by ]
			| {{open source|]}}
			| ] for Flash games
	|-		|-
	! {{rh}} | ]		! ]
	| C++		| ]
	| N/A		| 2009
			|
	| Windows
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| <!-- May be cross-platform, but unsure how older games were ported to console -->
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2013
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|1987
			| Freescape Command Language
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|2002
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ]
			| '']''; several projects, including games based on the Babylon 5 and 2004 Battlestar Galactica universes.
			| {{needs|] for non-commercial use}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2008
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Used originally for the '']'' video games
			|-
			! ]
			|
			|
			|
			| {{No}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			|
			| {{some|]}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|1997
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2003
			| Custom (] styled)
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ] (95-Windows 7), ], Windows-based ]s, ], Pocket PCs, ]s
			|
			| {{open source|]}}, ]
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 1999
			| ], ], ], ], ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Limited 3D abilities
			|-
			! ]
			| Lang
			|
			| Script
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ]
			|
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			|]
			|
			| ], Lite-C
			| {{No}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Games can be published royalty-free
			|-
			! ]
			| ], ]
			| 2008
			| Events editor, ] (Optional)
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D, 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Drag-and-drop game engine for everyone, almost everything can be done from the GUI, no coding experience required to make games
			|-
			! ]
			|]
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ]
			|'']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2014
			| ] (like ]), ], ], GDNative
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 2D, 2.5D, 3D
	| {{no}}
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]
	| Python
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| 3.0+ adds C# scripting plus other languages via modules and GDNative. PBR and Global Illumination.
			|-
			! ]
			| ], ], ], ]
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ]/], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| ] engine for ] role-playing games
			|-
			! ]
			| ], ], ]
			| 1998
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', ], '']'', ], '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Highly modified ]
			|-
			! ]
			| ], ]
			|
			| HeroScript Language
			| {{No}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			| '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
	|-		|-
	! {{rh}} | ]		! ]
	| C		| ]
			|
	| N/A
			|
	| DOS
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 3D
			| ], ]
	| N/A
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Small 3D rendering engine for large crowds of animated characters
	|-		|-
	! {{rh}} | ]		! ]
	| C++		| ]
			|2007
	| N/A
			| ]
	| Windows
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ]
			|'']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}, ] (version 1<ref>{{cite web |url=https://github.com/FrictionalGames/HPL1Engine |title=FrictionalGames/HPL1Engine: A real time 3D engine. |author=Frictional Games |date=May 12, 2010 |website=] |access-date=May 8, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180608143839/https://github.com/FrictionalGames/HPL1Engine |archive-date=June 8, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> and 2<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amnesia is now open source!|url=https://frictionalgames.com/2020-09-amnesia-is-now-open-source/|access-date=November 30, 2020|website=Frictional Games|date=September 23, 2020 |language=en-GB}}</ref>)
			| Cross-platform, compatible with OpenGL, OpenAL, and Newton Game Dynamics libraries; defining features include ability for advanced object interaction via use of Newton's physics code
			|-
			! ]<br>{{small|''Wolfenstein 3D'' engine}}
			| ]
			| 1992
			|
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 2.5D
			| ], ], ]
	| Python
			| '']'', ''Spear of Destiny'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Also termed the ''Wolfenstein 3D'' engine
	|-		|-
			! ]<br>{{small|''Doom'' engine}}
	! {{rh}} | ]
			| ]
	| C++
	| N/A		| 1995
	| Unix		| ACS
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 2.5D
			| ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| 2D-based level geometry, sprites, and particles, uses clever methods to give illusion of 3D depth.
			|-
			! ]<br>{{small|''Quake'' engine}}
			| ]
			| 1999
			| ]
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| N/A		| 3D
			| ], ], ]
			| ], '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Also termed the ''Quake'' engine. First ] id Tech engine.
	|-		|-
			! ]<br>{{small|''Quake II'' engine}}
	! {{rh}} | ]
			| ]
	| C++
	| N/A		| 2001
			| ]
	| Linux
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 3D
			| ], ], ]
	| Python
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Also termed the ''Quake II'' engine. Improvements to the id Tech 2 engine.
	|-		|-
			! ]<br>{{small|''Quake III Arena'' engine}}
	! {{rh}} | ]
			| ]
	| C
	| N/A		| 2005
			| ]
	| Windows
	| {{no}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 3D
			| ], ], ]
	| N/A
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Also termed the ''Quake III'' engine.
	|-		|-
	! {{rh}} | ]		! ]
			| ]
	| Object Pascal
	| N/A		| 2005
			| ]
	| Windows
	| {{no}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 3D
			| ], ], ]
	| Pascal Script
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Improvements to the id Tech 3 engine.
	|-		|-
	! {{rh}} | ]		! ]<br>{{small|''Doom 3'' engine}}
	| C		| ]
	| N/A		| 2011
			| ] via ]
	| Windows
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 3D
			| ], ], ]
	| N/A
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Also termed the ''Doom 3'' engine; features ].
	|-		|-
	! {{rh}} | ]		! ]
	| C		| ]
	| N/A		| 2011
			| ] via ]
	| Windows
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 3D
			| ], ], ]
	| N/A
			| '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Improvements to the id Tech 4 engine.
			|-
			! ]
			| ], ], ], ]
			| 2011
			| Script
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| First id Tech engine to feature ] technology, starting with ]
	|-		|-
	! {{rh}} | ]		! ]
	| Python		| ]
	| N/A		| 2016
			|
	| Windows
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ]
			| ''], ]''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2020
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|1991
			|
			| {{NA}}
			| {{NA}}
			| Integrated with other engines
			| '']'', all ] afterwards
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Dynamic music system
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			| ]
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 3D
			| ], ], ], ]
	| Python
			| ]
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Open source, audio with extension
	|-		|-
	! {{rh}} | ]		! ]
			| ]
	| C
	| N/A		| 2005?
			|
	| Windows
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ]
			| ''], ]''
			| {{open source|]}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			|
			| {{No}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			| Custom (] styled) (derived from ])
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'' series
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Originally built from ]
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2006
			|
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| N/A		| 3D
			| ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Java port of ''Quake II'' game engine
	|-		|-
	! {{rh}} | ]		! ]
			| ]
	| C++
			|
	| Java, Perl, Ruby, Python, FreeBASIC, Lua, Delphi, Game Maker
			|
	| Windows
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Community-centric project. Used by many schools as part of course work
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2.5D
			| ], ]
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Rumored to have been reverse-engineered from Doom engine
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2004
			|
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 3D
	| Squirrel
			| ]
			| '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Community-centric project, used by several commercial game studios
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
	| Java		|
			|
	| N/A
			|
	| N/A
			| {{No}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2011
			| Kv
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 2.5D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
	| N/A
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			| For rapid development, can make multi-touch apps
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
	| Java		|
			|
	| N/A
			| ], ], ]
	| N/A
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 2D, 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ]
	| N/A
			|
			| {{some|] or ]}}
			| 2D/3D game engine and also VR mode, provide free tools to convert 3d assets content from ] files or ] scene.
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
	| Java		| ]
			|
	| N/A
			| ]
	| N/A
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ]
			|
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ], ]
			|2014
			|
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 2D, 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
	| N/A
			| '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|] 2.0}}
			| Java game development framework, provides a unified API that works across all supported platforms
	|-		|-
	! {{rh}} | ]		! ]
	| C++		|
			|
	| Python, Java
			|
	| Windows
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			|
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ]
			| '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			|
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Intended to scale effectively on 7th and 8th generation consoles
			|-
			! id="LOVE" |]
			| ]
			| 2008
			| ]
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 2D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and all platforms supported by pkgsrc<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pkgsrc.se/wip/love|title=pkgsrc.se - The NetBSD package collection|work=pkgsrc.se|access-date=August 19, 2015}}</ref>
	| Lua, Tcl/Tk
			| '']'', '']'', '']'',<ref>{{cite web|title=LÖVE - Free 2D Game Engine|url=https://love2d.org|access-date=December 6, 2016}}</ref> '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			|<ref>{{cite book|last1=Akinlaja|first1=Damilare|title=LÖVE2d for Lua Game Programming|year=2013|publisher=Packt Publishing, Limited |isbn=978-1782161608}}</ref>
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ]
			|
			| {{some|]}}
			| Used ] initially, now uses on ]
			|-
			! ]
			| ], ], ], ]
			|
			| ], 2DKit
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D, 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| High-performance, cross-platform, with authoring tools and asset store
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
	| C++		| ]
			|
	| N/A
			| ]
	| Windows
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Intended to be 7th generation console engine, replaced by Panta Rhei
			|-
			! ]
			|
			|
			| Monkey, ], ], ], ], ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{open source|]}}
			|
			|-
			! ] / ]
			| ]
			| 2009
			| ]
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 2D, 3D
	| Ogre scripting language
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| C# game development framework, successor to Microsoft XNA.
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
			| ], ]
	| C++
			|
	| N/A
			| ]
	| Windows
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
	| N/A
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| ''Quantum Break'' was the first commercial AAA game to ship with bits implemented in D programming language.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dlang.org/blog/2016/07/25/d-in-games-ethan-watson-of-remedy-games-goes-to-gdc-europe/ | title=D in Games: Ethan Watson of Remedy Games Goes to GDC Europe | date=July 25, 2016 |publisher=dlang.org |access-date=July 20, 2022}}</ref>
	|-		|-
	! {{rh}} | ]		! ]
	| C		|
			|
	| N/A
			|
	| Windows
			| {{No}}
			| 2D
			| ]
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{some|]}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ], ]
			| 2021
			| ], Script Canvas
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
			|
			| {{open source|]<br>]}}
			| 3D rendering engine used by ] and several other games
			|-
			! ]
			|
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ]
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2005
			| ]
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ] (all major versions), ], ], ], ], ] and ]
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| 3D rendering engine used by several games
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			| HamsterSpeak
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| N/A		| 2D
			| ], ], ], ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			| ]; use of scripting is optional
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
			| ]
	| C++
			|
	| Python
			| ]
	| Windows
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 2D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ]
	| Python
			| '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Used to develop ]s and first-person ]s
	|-		|-
	! {{rh}} | ]		! ]
	| C		| ]
			|
	| N/A
			| C4Script
	| DOS
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 2.5D
			| ], ], ]
	| N/A
			| '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Engine for 2D action/strategy platformers with 3D graphics
	|-		|-
	! {{rh}} | ]		! ]
	| C++		| ]
			|
	| N/A
			| mwscript, ]
	| Windows
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Reimplementation of the ''Morrowind'' game engine
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			| ]
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| N/A		| 3D
			| ], ], ], ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Server platform to host virtual worlds, compatible with Second Life clients
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
			| ]/]
	| C++
	| N/A		| 2009
	| Windows		| Custom
	| {{no}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 2.5D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
	| N/A
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			| 3D accelerated
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
			| ], ]
	| C++
	| N/A		| 2002
			| ]
	| Windows
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
	| JavaScript
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			|
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ]
			| '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Successor to ] for 8th generation consoles
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			| ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ]
			| '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{some|], ]}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2015
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', ''UFO Swamp Odyssey'', ''Pico Racer'', ''P.Craft''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Strict limitations to game design: 32kB cartridge size, 16 colours, 4 channel wavetable sound, 128x128 pixels, 256 sprites of 8x8 pixels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lexaloffle.com/pico-8.php|title = PICO-8 Fantasy Console}}</ref>
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2.5D
			| ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			| ], ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ]
			|
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
			| ]
	| C++
			|
	| N/A
			| ]
	| Windows
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ]
	| Lua
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Users can work on game at the same time via online browser and publish to multiple platforms; engine uses WebGL and includes physics
	|-		|-
	! {{rh}} | ]		! ]
			| ]
	| C
			|
	| N/A
			|
	| Linux
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
			|
			| {{open source|] 2.0}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2000
			| ]
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| Lua		| 2D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{open source|]}}
			|
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
	| C++		| ]
			|
	| N/A
			| ]
	| Windows
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ]
			| '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Designed for RTS games
			|-
			! ]
			|
			| 2008
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ]
			|
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]/]
			|
			| ]
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
	| N/A		| 3D
			| ], ], ], ]
			| '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
			| ]
	| C++
			|
	| N/A
			| ]
	| DOS
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', ''Jisei'', '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Used to develop ]s and first-person ]s
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 1993
			| RWX
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| RenderWare script available in version 2 only
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			| ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ] (RAGE)
			| ]
			| 2006
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			|
			| 1992 (As RPG Tsukūru Dante 98)
			| ], ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ]2, ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Series of game creation systems, allows users to build their own role-playing games
			|-
			! ]
			|
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Used for real-time strategy games
			|-
			! ]
			|
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ] & ], ], ], ], ], ], ]/PC Engine
			| See ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Full name is Script Creation Utility for Maniac Mansion, from the first game it was used with; uses ] and ]; ] provides an open source re-creation
			|-
			! ]
			|
			| 2007
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| Cross-platform
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			|
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			|
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			| ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ] <!-- Likely more, but unclear from article -->
			| '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			|
			|
			|
			| {{No}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Used for turn-based tactics games
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2004
			| ], ], ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', others (])
			| {{proprietary}}
			| The ] is bundled with many Source games
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 2015
			| ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ]<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.pcgamesn.com/artifact/artifact-source-2-ios-android | title = Artifact will use Source 2, bringing the engine to iOS and Android | first = Dustin | last = Bailey | date = March 8, 2018 | access-date = March 8, 2018 | work = ] | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180309192121/https://www.pcgamesn.com/artifact/artifact-source-2-ios-android | archive-date = March 9, 2018 | df = mdy-all }}</ref>
			| '']'' (port),<ref>{{cite web |last1=Martin |first1=Michael |title=Valve Announces Dota 2 Reborn |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/13/valve-announces-dota-2-reborn-open-beta-coming-next-week |website=IGN |date=June 13, 2015 |access-date=July 10, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629144536/http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/13/valve-announces-dota-2-reborn-open-beta-coming-next-week |archive-date=June 29, 2016 }}</ref> '']'' (limited), '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| The first game using Source 2, ''Dota 2'', was ported over from the original Source engine. One of The Lab's minigame Robot Repair uses Source 2 engine while rest of seven uses Unity's engine.
			|-
			! ]
			| ]
			|
			| ], ], ], ], ]
	| {{yes}}		| {{yes}}
			| 3D
	| Lua, VergeC
			| ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| ], simulated events, ]
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! {{rh}} | ]
			| ]
	| Visual Basic .NET
			|
	| N/A
			|
	| Windows
	| {{no}}		| {{yes}}
	| {{no}}		| 2D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
	| N/A
			| '']'', '']''
	|}
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Recreates the traditional ] display list architecture on ]
	== Freeware engines ==
	These engines are available for free use, but without the source code being available under an ]. Many of these engines are commercial products which have a free edition available for them:
	* ] – Mainly used to develop third-person ] ]s, this engine is one of the most popular for developing ].
	* ] – A ] used to power '']''.<!-- when license is confirmed it may be necessary to move it to the other section -->
	* ] – Freeware 3D javascript engine for the Mac (although finished games are cross platform).
	* ] Lite – Object-oriented game development software with a scripting language as well as a drag-and-drop interface.
	* ] - (Java Online Gaming Real-time Engine) - Open sourced Java based multiplayer gaming engine.
	* ] – A 2D fighting game engine.
	* ] – (Releases prior to May 28, 2008) A relatively easy to use python-driven game engine made by ]. ] uses it to produce some of their games.
	* ] – A classic Mac OS game engine.
	* ] – A runtime and development tools for creating 2D and 2.5D point'n'click adventure games.
	* ] - A engine made by enterbrain to create ]'s using ]. ''RGSS2'' was used for ].
	== Commercial engines ==
	* ] - A 2D and 3D game engine for beginners. Uses the ] development system and the lite-C programming language.
	* ] - A rendering engine and toolset.
	* ] - the engine used in '']'' by ].
	* ] – For ]s.
	* ] - Server, client and development tools for the development of MMOG for games that run on ], ], and ].
	* ] - A toolset for ] based games that run on ] and ].
	* ] – A real-time 3D graphics engine for computer games, simulators and graphic tools.
	* ] – A computer game engine created by ].
	* ] – An old game creation suite for Macintosh/Windows to create role-playing or adventure-style games.
	* ], ], ] – The game engine used for the first-person shooter computer game '']''. CryEngine 2 is a new generation engine developed by ] to create the FPS game '']''.
	* ] – ]'s proprietary seventh generation game engine.
	* ] – A high-tech cross-platform game engine (3D, physics, game logic) with rich toolset for content development
	* ] – (Also known as Doom 3 engine) Used by the games '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''. Will become Open Source at a later date<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.linuxgames.com/archives/9374|title=QuakeCon Wrapup|work=LinuxGames|accessdate=2008-12-29}}</ref>.
	* ] - Currently in development by id Software as engine for their games, Doom 4 and Rage, and as a general purpose engine to be licensed.
	* ] – Engine and editing suite that allows creation of real-time games and simulations.
	* ] – Engine (heavily modified version of the ]) made especially for '']'' by ].
	* ] – The graphics engine used in '']''
	* ] – Developed by ] for their game '']'', based on the Aurora engine.
	* ] – Cross-platform 3D streaming game engine designed from the ground up for use over the Web. Games can play in a web browser window, in a separate window or full-screen. Java and OpenGL based.
	* ] – A ] game engine, used in '']''.
	* ] – A very powerful 3D modeler and engine, used world wide for training, simulation, architecture, and games. Built-in Scripting, C/C++, CScript, or Lisp, Shader Editor, import 50+ 3D formats.
	* ] – This is a biomechanical Ragdoll engine by ].
	* ] - A game engine by The Game Creators. It lets the user create their own ] without any knowledge of ].
	* '']'' (1986) – Incentive Software; One of the first proprietary 3D game engines, used in '']'' and '']''.
	* ] – Game engine used for the next-gen title '']''.
	* ] – Cross-platform game middleware for professional developers, notable for it's rappid development.
	* ], ] – Developed by ] and used for the '']'' series of games. Glacier2 is a new generation engine currently in development for upcoming games.<ref>http://www.computerworld.dk/art/37193?a=related&i=38760&bottom</ref>
	* ] - Used in ] graphical adventure games starting with '']''.
	* ] - Created by the ] with the capability of rendering high quality graphics at high speed. It was first used in ].
	* ] - 3D game engine by ] for building ]s in a live collaborative environment.
	* ] – Specifically designed to synchronize music with visual action.
	* ] – Used in ] games.
	* ] – Allows the creation of isometric computer role-playing games.
	* ] – Developed by ], originally for '']''.
	* ] – A game engine developed by LucasArts for '']'' and '']''.
	* ] – A ] engine for independent and professional game development.
	* ] - A game engine developed by ] for ].
	* ] - Leadwerks Engine is a 3D engine for rendering, sound, and physics in real-time games and simulations.
	* ] Jupiter Ex – Developed by ] to create the game '']''
	* ] - Developed by ], originally for '']'' and '']''.
	* ] – A C++ 3D game engine developed by Palestar and used in the '']'' MMO. It features distributed world simulation, single tool version control and asset realisation, cross-platform compatibility and an integrated client/server network system.
	* ] – A MMOG platform, including server and client technology and development / live management tools.
	* ] – A 2D game development system.
	* ] – An MMOG platform, including server, client, and tools. (Free for development and use — revenue sharing upon commercial deployment).
	* ] – Used to create three dimensional computer role-playing games, used in '']''
	* ] – Developed by ]
	* ] - A cross platform (PC & PS3) graphics engine from ].
	* ] A game engine and full real-time 3D development platform. Used in for instance ].
	* ] – A game engine created by ] to power their upcoming video games on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Implemented in Grand Theft Auto 4.
	* ] – A next-generation FPS engine supporting massive destroyable city environments and realistic vehicle control, makes extensive use of shader model 3.
	* ] – A 3D API and graphics rendering engine.
	* ] – A 3D graphics engine developed by X-Dream Project.
	* ] – A 2D engine to make top-down and isometric-style role-playing games for Windows.
	* ] – Used to create ] games.
	* ] engine – Used in ] graphical adventure games.
	* ] – The engine by ] used in the epic '']'' and '']''.
	* ] – A middleware from Spinor for computer, video games and realtime 3D applications.
	* ] - A game engine with an authoring tool to produce 3d real time applications for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and iPhone.
	* ] – A ]/] game engine, used in '']''.
	* ] – A game engine developed by LucasArts for '']''.
	* ] – A game engine developed by ] for '']''.The SDK comes with Half Life 2
	* ] – A modified version of a 3D computer game engine originally developed by ] for the 2001 FPS '']''.
	* ] – A next-generation 3D game engine support modern GPU hardware and ].
	* ] – A fourth generation cross platform game engine designed by ].
	* ] – A 3D game engine using the ] API.
	* ] – Cross-platform middleware engine.
	* ] – An open-ended 3D game/interactive software engine for web, Windows, Mac OS X, the iPhone, and Nintendo Wii .
	* ] – A game engines for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 .
	* ] – A video game engine based on the Unreal Engine 2/2.5
	* ] – Available for Microsoft Windows, Sony PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox, and Sony PlayStation Portable
	* ] – A 3D engine combined with high-level development framework, used for game prototyping and rapid developments. Available for Windows, Macintosh, Xbox, PSP. Can publish standalone or for the 3DVia Web Player browser plugin.
	* ] - All-in-One 3D game engine and toolset, fully written in ]/] for ] and ].
	* ] – The game engine developed by ] which powers their MMORPG '']''.
	* ] – 3D Multiuser and Chat Network Server for Web3D Worlds (X3D/VRML) from 3DNPVEI.
	* ] - A 3D engine developed by ] for their ] project.
	* ] – Developed by ], one of the first true 3D engines.
	* ] - used to develop games that happen on a grid, like chess
	=== Games and the game engines they use ===
	{| class="wikitable sortable"
	|+game engine table
	|-		|-
			! ]
	! Game engine
			| ]
	! Games
			|
	! Company
			| ], ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Free to publish to ] and ]. Subscription required for publishing to desktop or mobile.
	|-		|-
			! ]
	| ]
			| ]
	| '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']''
			|
	| ]
			|
			| {{yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
	|-		|-
			! ]
	| ]
			| ]
	| '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']''
			|
	| ]<br/>]<br/>]<br/><br/>]<br/><br/>
			| ]
			| {{yes}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			| ], '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| A rhythm video game and engine that was originally developed as a simulator of Konami's '']''
	|-		|-
	| ]		! ]
			| ]
	| '']'' <br/> '']''
			| 1998
	| ] <br/> ]
			| ]
			| {{yes}}
			| 2D
			| ]
			| '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| For real-time strategy games
	|-		|-
	| ]		! ]
			| ]
	| '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']''
			|
	| ]
			| ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D, 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Built in ], so it always supports latest C#. Previously known as Paradox and Xenko.
	|-		|-
	| ]		! ]
			| ]
	| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']''
			| 2010
	| ]<br/>]<br/>]<br/>]<br/>]
			| ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D, 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			|
	|-		|-
	| ]		! ]
			| ], ], ], others
	| '']'', '']''
			| 2017
	| ]
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Intentionally limited specifications, including a 240x136 display; a 16 color palette; 256 8x8 sprites; and 4-channel sound.
	|-		|-
	| ]		! ]
			|
	| '']''
			|
	| ]
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
	|-		|-
			! ]
	| ]
	| '']''		| ]
			| 2012
	| ]
			| TorqueScript
			| {{yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', ]
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Includes multiplayer network code, seamless indoor-outdoor rendering engines, skeletal animation, drag and drop GUI creation, built in world editor, C-like scripting language
	|-		|-
			! ]
	| ]
	| '']''		| ]
			|
	| ]
			| ]
			| {{yes}}
			| 2D, 3D
			| ], ], ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			|
	|-		|-
			! ]
	| ]
			| ]/]
	| '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']''
			| 2009
	| ]
			| ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{open source|]}}
			| Exports HTML without server. Used for text games and visual novels.
	|-		|-
	| ]		! ]
			| ]
	| '']''<br />'']''<br />'']''<br />'']''<br />'']
			|
	| ]<br />]<br />]<br />]
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2.5D
			| ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
	|-		|-
	| ]		! ]
			| ]
	| '']'' <br/> '']''
			| 2005
	| ]
			| ], UnigineScript, ], ], UUSL
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Focused on large open scenes: 64-bit precision of coordinates, support for geo coordinates, round Earth model. Mainly used in enterprise and professional simulators.
	|-		|-
			! ]
	| ]
			| ]<ref name=Unity_Engine>{{cite web|url=https://insights.dice.com/2013/06/03/how-unity3d-become-a-game-development-beast/|title=How Unity3D Became a Game-Development Beast|date=June 3, 2013|access-date=August 28, 2020}}</ref>
	| '']'' <br/> ''Many''
			|2005
	| Many
			| ], ] (Bolt)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ludiq.io/blog/unity-acquires-bolt/|title=Unity Technologies acquires Bolt|access-date=May 4, 2020}}</ref>
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D, 2.5D, 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Bolt was acquired by Unity Technologies in May 2020, henceforth introducing Visual Scripting in Unity
	|-		|-
	| ]		! ]
			| ]
	| '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']''
			| 1998
	| ]
			| ], Blueprints
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			| ], '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| ] was removed in version 4
	|-		|-
	| ]		! ]
			| ]
	| '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']''
			|
	| ]
			| ], ]
			| {{Yes}}
			| 2D
			| ], ], ], ]
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Built on ]
	|-		|-
			! ]
	| ]
			| ]
	| '']'' <br/> '']''
			|
	| ]
			|
			| {{No}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Based on Unreal Engine version 2/2.5
	|-		|-
			! ]
	| ]
			| Lang
	| '']'' <br/> '']''
			| 2002
	| ] <br/> ]
			| Script
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
			| '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
	|-		|-
			! ]
	| ]
			|
	| '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']''
			|
	| ]<br/>]<br/>] <br/> ] <br/> ] <br/> ] <br/> ]
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			|
			| '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Used for game prototyping and rapid development
	|-		|-
			! ]
	| ]
			| Lang
	| '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> ''''
			|
	| ] <br/> Lockpick Entertainment <br/> ] <br /><br/>
			| Script
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and up, ] 2.0 and up, ], ] and up
			| ]
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
	|-		|-
	| ]		! ]
			| ]/]
	| '']''
			|
	| ]
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ]
			|
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Commercial successor to open-source ] engine
	|-		|-
	| ]		! ]
	| '']''		| ]
			|
	| ], ]
			| ]
			| {{No}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			|
			| {{some|] pre-0.172, then ], ]}}
			|
	|-		|-
			! ]
	| ]
			| ]
	| ]
			|
	| ]
			|
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ], ]
			| '']'', '']'','']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			| Source code was released under a commercial license
	|-		|-
	| ]		! ]
			| ]
	| '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']''
			| 2010
	| ] <br/> ] <br/> ]
			| ]-like syntax
			| {{No}}
			| 2.5D
			| ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{some|], ], ]}}
			| ''Lite'' version lacks 3D Actor function
	|-		|-
	| ]		! ]
			|
	| '']'' <br/> '']'' <br/> '']''
			| 1986
	| ] <br/> ] <br/> ]
			|
			| {{No}}
			| 2D
			| ]
			| '']''
			| {{some|]}}
			|
	|-		|-
			! ]
			| ]
			| 1998
			| ] (client), ] (server)
			| {{Yes}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			|
			| {{open source|]}}
			| ] framework made of libraries, server, client, media
			|-
			! ]
			|
			|
			|
			| {{No}}
			| 3D
			| ]
			| '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
			|-
			! ]
			|
			| 1998
			| ]
			| {{No}}
			| 2D
			| ]
			|
			| {{proprietary}}
			|
	|}		|}
	== References ==
	<references/>
	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* ]
	* ]		* ]
	* ]		* ]
			* ]
	* ]
			* ]
			* ]
			== References ==
	]
			{{Reflist}}
	]
			{{Video game engines}}
	]
	]
			{{DEFAULTSORT:Game engines}}
	]
			]
	]
			]

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Game engines with A-Z

Game engines are tools available to implement video games without building everything from the ground up. Whether they are 2D or 3D based, they offer tools to aid in asset creation and placement.

Engines

The following list is not exhaustive. Also, it mixes game engines with rendering engines as well as API bindings without any distinctions.

Name	Primary programming language	Release year	Scripting	Cross-platform	2D/3D oriented	Target platform	Notable games	License	Notes and references
4A Engine	C++	2010		Yes	3D	Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One	Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light, Metro Exodus	Proprietary
A-Frame (VR)	JavaScript	2015	JavaScript	Yes	3D	Cross-platform		MIT	Open source Entity component system WebVR framework
Adventure Game Interpreter	C	1984	C style	Yes	2D	DOS, Apple SOS, ProDOS, Classic Mac OS, Atari TOS	List	Proprietary
Adventure Game Studio	C++	1997	AGSScript	Yes	2D	Windows, Linux	Chzo Mythos, Blackwell	Artistic 2.0	Mostly used to develop third-person pre-rendered graphic adventure games, one of the most popular for developing amateur adventure games
Aleph One	C++	1999	Lua, Marathon markup language	Yes	2.5D	Windows, Linux, macOS	Aleph One (Marathon remake)	GPL-3.0-or-later	FPS engine
Amazon Lumberyard	C++	2015	Lua	Yes	3D	PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows	New World	Proprietary	The software is free to download and use, however, it works closely with Amazon services.
Anvil	C++, C#	2009		Yes	3D	Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One	List	Proprietary
AppGameKit	C++, BASIC	2016	C#, C++, AGK BASIC	Yes	2D, 3D	Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, HTML5, Raspberry Pi		Proprietary
Ardor3D	Java	2008		Yes	3D	Cross-platform		zlib	Fork of jMonkeyEngine 2.0
Aurora toolset	C++	2002	NWScript	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS	Neverwinter Nights	Proprietary
Babylon.js	JavaScript, TypeScript	2013	JavaScript, TypeScript	Yes	3D	Cross-Platform		Apache License 2.0
Blend4Web	JavaScript, Python, C, C++	2018	JavaScript	Yes	3D	WebGL, Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android	Experience Curiosity	GPLv3 or commercial	Game content, including graphics, animation, sound, and physics, is authored in the 3D modeling and animation suite Blender
Blender Game Engine	C, C++	2000	Python	Yes	2D, 3D	Windows, Linux, macOS, Solaris	Yo Frankie!, Sintel The Game, ColorCube	GPL-2.0-or-later	2D/3D game engine packaged in a 3D modelar with integrated Bullet physics library
Build engine	C	1995		Yes	2.5D	Windows, Linux, macOS, DOS	Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, Blood, Redneck Rampage	Custom, free non-commercial use	FPS engine; 2.5D, 2D grid base geometry
Buildbox	C++	2014	Optional (JavaScript)	Yes	2D, 3D	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android		Proprietary	2D/3D game builder with drag and drop functionalities, coding optional (not required), FREE license available
C4 Engine	C++	2015	C++, Visual Script	Yes	3D	Windows, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One	List	Proprietary
Chrome Engine	C++	2002		Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One	List	Proprietary
ClanLib	C	1999		Yes	2.5D	Windows, Linux, macOS		zlib
Clausewitz	C++	2007		Yes	3D	Windows, macOS, Linux	All Paradox Development Studio games since 2007	Proprietary
Clickteam Fusion	(Event-based Scripting w/ C++Support)	1994		Yes	2D	Windows, iOS, Android, HTML5, Adobe Flash	Five Nights at Freddy's, Baba Is You	Proprietary
Cocos2d, Cocos2d-x, Cocos2d-html5	C++, Python, Objective-C, JavaScript	2010	C++, JavaScript, Java, Lua	Yes	2D, 2.5D, 3D	Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Tizen	Geometry Dash	MIT	Android target binds to Java; iOS target uses Objective-C
Codea	Lua	2011		No	2D, 3D	iOS		Apache 2.0
Construct	C++	2007	JavaScript, Event System	Yes	2D	Windows, macOS, Wii U, HTML5 capable web browsers	Hypnospace Outlaw	Proprietary, GPL Classic version
CraftStudio	C#	2015	Lua	Yes	2D, 3D	Windows, macOS, Linux		Free use	Used to create voxel-based games.
Creation Engine	C++	2011	Papyrus	Yes	3D	Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4	The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Fallout 4, Fallout 76	Proprietary
CryEngine	C++	2002	C++, C#	Yes	3D	Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, iOS, Android	Crysis, Far Cry	Proprietary
Crystal Tools	C++	2007		Yes	3D	PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows, Wii	List	Proprietary
Crystal Space	C++	1997	Java, Perl, Python	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS	Keepsake, Yo Frankie!	LGPL-2.0-or-later
Cube Engine	C++	2001	CubeScript	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS	AssaultCube, Cube	zlib	Prior generation (means it has a successor), 2D grid-based system, optimized for outdoor not indoor maps
Cube 2 Engine	C++	2004	CubeScript	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS	Cube 2: Sauerbraten	zlib	Efficient 6-directional height map based geometry (versus traditional Polygon soup model), hence the name Cube, FPS engine
Dagor Engine	C++	2017		Yes	3D	Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Linux, macOS	List	BSD
Dark Engine	C++	1995		No	3D	Windows	Thief: The Dark Project, System Shock 2, Thief II: The Metal Age	Proprietary	Advanced AI and sound features (full control of sound propagation). Edited with DromEd.
Decima	C++	2013		Yes	3D	PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows	Death Stranding, Horizon Zero Dawn, Killzone: Shadow Fall, Until Dawn, Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, Horizon Forbidden West	Proprietary
Defold	C++	2016	Lua	Yes	2D, 3D	iOS, Android, HTML5, Windows, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4		Defold License 1.0	Scene Editor, Particle Fx editor, Tilemap Editor, Code Editor, Debugger. Extend the engine with your own native code (C/C++, Obj-C, Java, JavaScript).
Delta3D	C++		Python	Yes	2.5D	Cross-platform		LGPL-2.1-or-later
Dim3	C++	2014	JavaScript	Yes	3D	Cross-platform		MIT
DimensioneX Multiplayer Engine	Java	2001	Java, VBScript	Yes	2.5D	Cross-platform		GPL	Produces browser games with pseudo-3D views; games can be made into Facebook Apps; intended for beginners
DX Studio	C++	2008	JavaScript	No	3D	Windows		Proprietary, Freeware
Dunia Engine	C++	2007		Yes	3D	Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One	List	Proprietary	Based on CryEngine
ego	C++	2008		Yes	3D	PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, macOS, Wii, Wii U, Xbox One, PlayStation 4	List	Proprietary	Primarily used for racing games
Electron toolset	C#	2013	NWScript	No	3D	Windows	Neverwinter Nights 2	Proprietary
Enforce	C#	1999		No	3D	Windows	Shade: Wrath of Angels, Alpha Prime, Carrier Command: Gaea Mission, Take On Mars	Proprietary
Enigma Engine	C++			Yes	3D	Windows, macOS,	Blitzkrieg, Blitzkrieg 2	Proprietary
Essence Engine	C++			No	3D	Windows	List	Proprietary
Exult	C++			Yes	2D	Windows, Linux, macOS, BSD	Ultima VII	GPL-2.0-or-later	Free software re-implemented Ultima VII game engine
Flare3D	ActionScript 3			Yes	3D	Web, Windows, iOS, Android, BlackBerry	List	Proprietary
Flixel	ActionScript			Yes	2D		Various games by Gregory Weir	MIT	Boilerplate code for Flash games
ForgeLight	C++	2009		Yes	3D	Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One	Free Realms, PlanetSide 2, Landmark, EverQuest Next, H1Z1: Just Survive, H1Z1: King of the Kill	Proprietary
Fox Engine	C++	2013		Yes	3D	Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One	List	Proprietary
Freescape	C	1987	Freescape Command Language	Yes	3D	Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, IBM PC, Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari ST	List	Proprietary
FreeSpace 2 Source Code Project	C++	2002		Yes	3D	Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, FreeBSD	FreeSpace 2; several projects, including games based on the Babylon 5 and 2004 Battlestar Galactica universes.	Freeware for non-commercial use
Frostbite	C++	2008		Yes	3D	Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One	List	Proprietary	Used originally for the Battlefield video games
Future Pinball				No	3D	Windows		Freeware
Gamebryo	C++	1997		Yes	3D	Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One	List	Proprietary
Game Editor	C++	2003	Custom (C styled)	Yes	2D	iPhone, iPad, macOS, Windows (95-Windows 7), Linux, Windows-based smartphones, GP2X, Pocket PCs, Handheld PCs		GPL, Proprietary
GameMaker Studio	Game Maker Language	1999	Game Maker Language, JavaScript, C++, GLSL, HLSL	Yes	2D	Windows, Windows 8, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, macOS, Ubuntu, HTML5, Android, iOS, Windows Phone 8, Tizen, Amazon Fire TV, Nintendo Switch	AM2R, Deltarune, Hotline Miami, Hyper Light Drifter, Minit, Nuclear Throne, Pizza Tower, Undertale, VA-11 Hall-A, Wandersong	Proprietary	Limited 3D abilities
GameSalad	Lang		Script	Yes	2D	iOS, Android		Proprietary
Gamestudio	C++		CScript, Lite-C	No	3D	Windows	List	Proprietary	Games can be published royalty-free
GDevelop	C++, JavaScript	2008	Events editor, JavaScript (Optional)	Yes	2D, 3D	Windows, Linux, Mac, HTML5, Android, iOS, Facebook Instant Games		MIT	Drag-and-drop game engine for everyone, almost everything can be done from the GUI, no coding experience required to make games
Genie Engine	C++			Yes	2D	Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S	Age of Empires, Age of Empires II, Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds, Age of Empires II: HD Edition, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition	Proprietary
Godot	C++	2014	GDScript (like Python), C#, Visual Script, GDNative	Yes	2D, 2.5D, 3D	Windows, macOS, Linux, UWP, iOS, Android, HTML and Web Assembly	Cruelty Squad, Hardcoded, Kingdoms of the Dump, Cassette Beasts, Brotato	MIT	3.0+ adds C# scripting plus other languages via modules and GDNative. PBR and Global Illumination.
Gold Box	Assembly, Pascal, C, C++			Yes	2D	Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64/128, DOS, Macintosh, Nintendo Entertainment System, PC-9801, Sega Genesis	Pool of Radiance, Gateway to the Savage Frontier, Champions of Krynn, Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday, Neverwinter Nights, Spelljammer: Pirates of Realmspace	Proprietary	SSI's engine for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons role-playing games
GoldSrc	C, C++, Assembly	1998		Yes	3D	Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Dreamcast	Half-Life, Opposing Force, Team Fortress Classic, Sven Co-op, Counter-Strike, Ricochet, Day of Defeat	Proprietary	Highly modified Quake engine
HeroEngine	C++, C#		HeroScript Language	No	3D	Windows	Star Wars: The Old Republic	Proprietary
Horde3D	C++			Yes	3D	Windows, Linux	Offroad Legends, Timelines: Assault on America	EPL	Small 3D rendering engine for large crowds of animated characters
HPL Engine	C++	2007	AngelScript	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS	Penumbra: Overture, Penumbra: Black Plague, Penumbra: Requiem, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, Soma	Proprietary, GPL-3.0-or-later (version 1 and 2)	Cross-platform, compatible with OpenGL, OpenAL, and Newton Game Dynamics libraries; defining features include ability for advanced object interaction via use of Newton's physics code
id Tech 0 Wolfenstein 3D engine	C	1992		Yes	2.5D	Windows, Linux, macOS	Wolfenstein 3D, Spear of Destiny, Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold, Corridor 7: Alien Invasion, Blake Stone: Planet Strike, Operation Body Count, Super 3D Noah's Ark	GPL-2.0-or-later	Also termed the Wolfenstein 3D engine
id Tech 1 Doom engine	C	1995	ACS	Yes	2.5D	Windows, Linux, macOS	Doom, Doom II, Heretic, Hexen, Strife, Chex Quest	GPL-2.0-or-later	2D-based level geometry, sprites, and particles, uses clever methods to give illusion of 3D depth.
id Tech 2 Quake engine	C	1999	QuakeC	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS	Quake, Hexen II, Wrath: Aeon of Ruin	GPL-2.0-or-later	Also termed the Quake engine. First true 3D id Tech engine.
id Tech 2.5 Quake II engine	C	2001	C	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS	Quake II, Heretic II, SiN, Daikatana, Gravity Bone	GPL-2.0-or-later	Also termed the Quake II engine. Improvements to the id Tech 2 engine.
id Tech 3 Quake III Arena engine	C	2005	C	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS	Quake III Arena, Heavy Metal: F.A.K.K. 2, American McGee's Alice, Call of Duty, Quake Live	GPL-2.0-or-later	Also termed the Quake III engine.
id Tech 3.5	C	2005	C	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS	Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory	GPL-3.0-or-later	Improvements to the id Tech 3 engine.
id Tech 4 Doom 3 engine	C++	2011	C++ via DLLs	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS	Doom 3, Quake 4, Prey, Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, Wolfenstein, Brink	GPL-3.0-or-later	Also termed the Doom 3 engine; features advanced: lighting, shadows, interactive GUI surfaces.
id Tech 4.5	C++	2011	C++ via DLLs	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS	Doom 3: BFG Edition	GPL-3.0-or-later	Improvements to the id Tech 4 engine.
id Tech 5	C++, AMPL, Clipper, Python	2011	Script	Yes	3D	Windows, macOS, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4	Rage, Wolfenstein: The New Order, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, The Evil Within	Proprietary	First id Tech engine to feature MegaTexture technology, starting with Rage
id Tech 6	C++	2016		Yes	3D	Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch	Doom (2016), Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus	Proprietary
id Tech 7	C++	2020		Yes	3D	Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch	Doom Eternal, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle	Proprietary
iMUSE	C++	1991		—	—	Integrated with other engines	Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, all LucasArts adventure games afterwards	Proprietary	Dynamic music system
Infinity Engine	C++			Yes	2D	Windows, Mac OS, macOS, AmigaOS 4	Baldur's Gate, Planescape: Torment, Icewind Dale, Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, Icewind Dale II	Proprietary
Irrlicht	C++		C++	Yes	3D	Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Windows CE	List of Irrlicht games	zlib	Open source, audio with extension
ioquake3	C	2005?		Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS	Urban Terror, OpenArena	GPL-2.0-or-later
Iron Engine	C++			No	3D	Windows	Sins of a Solar Empire, Sins of a Dark Age	Proprietary
IW engine	C++		Custom (C styled) (derived from QuakeC)	Yes	3D	Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii U, Wii	Call of Duty series	Proprietary	Originally built from id Tech 3
Jade	C++			Yes	3D	Cross-platform	List	Proprietary
Jake2	Java	2006		Yes	3D	Cross-platform		GPL	Java port of Quake II game engine
Java 3D	Java			Yes	3D	Cross-platform		BSD	Community-centric project. Used by many schools as part of course work
Jedi	C			Yes	2.5D	DOS, Windows	Star Wars: Dark Forces, Outlaws	Proprietary	Rumored to have been reverse-engineered from Doom engine
jMonkeyEngine	Java	2004		Yes	3D	Cross-platform	Grappling Hook	BSD	Community-centric project, used by several commercial game studios
Kinetica				No	3D	PlayStation 2	List	Proprietary
Kivy (framework)	Python	2011	Kv	Yes	2.5D	Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android		MIT	For rapid development, can make multi-touch apps
LayaAir			ActionScript 3, JavaScript, TypeScript	Yes	2D, 3D	WebGL, Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android		GPL or commercial	2D/3D game engine and also VR mode, provide free tools to convert 3d assets content from FBX files or Unity scene.
Leadwerks	C++		Lua	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux		Proprietary
LibGDX	Java, Kotlin	2014		Yes	2D, 3D	Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Java applet, WebGL	Mindustry, Ingress, Slay the Spire	Apache 2.0	Java game development framework, provides a unified API that works across all supported platforms
LithTech				Yes	3D	Cross-platform	List	Proprietary
Luminous Engine				Yes	3D	PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows	Final Fantasy XV	Proprietary
LyN				Yes	3D	Cross-platform	List	Proprietary	Intended to scale effectively on 7th and 8th generation consoles
LÖVE	C++	2008	Lua	Yes	2D	iOS, Android, Windows, Linux, macOS, NetBSD, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Solaris, and all platforms supported by pkgsrc	Mari0, Journey to the Center of Hawkthorne, Move or Die, Balatro	zlib
M.U.G.E.N	C			Yes	2D	Linux, DOS, Windows, macOS		Freeware	Used Allegro initially, now uses on SDL
Marmalade	C++, Lua, Objective-C, HTML5		Lua, 2DKit	Yes	2D, 3D	iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows 10, FireOS, macOS, Windows, Tizen, Roku, Chromecast	Angry Birds POP!, Cut the Rope, Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies, Doodle Jump, Draw Something, Godus, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Metal Gear Solid Mobile	Proprietary	High-performance, cross-platform, with authoring tools and asset store
Moai SDK	C++		Lua	Yes	2D	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux	Broken Age	CPAL
MT Framework	C++			Yes	3D	PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows, Wii, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita	List	Proprietary	Intended to be 7th generation console engine, replaced by Panta Rhei
Monkey X			Monkey, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, ActionScript	Yes	2D	Windows, macOS, Linux	Crypt of the NecroDancer	MIT
MonoGame / XNA	C#	2009	C#	Yes	2D, 3D	Windows, macOS, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Windows Phone, iOS, Android, Windows Store, Ouya, BSD	Skulls of the Shogun, Terraria, Bastion, TowerFall, Transistor, Fez, Axiom Verge, Celeste	Microsoft Public	C# game development framework, successor to Microsoft XNA.
Northlight	C++, D		D	Yes	3D	Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S	Control, CrossfireX (Story Mode), Quantum Break, Alan Wake 2	Proprietary	Quantum Break was the first commercial AAA game to ship with bits implemented in D programming language.
NScripter				No	2D	Windows	HaniHani, Tsukihime	Freeware
O3DE	C++, Python	2021	Lua, Script Canvas	Yes	3D	Windows, macOS, iOS, Linux, Android		Apache 2.0 MIT License	3D rendering engine used by New World and several other games
Odyssey Engine				Yes	3D	Windows, macOS	Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords	Proprietary
OGRE	C++	2005	C++	Yes	3D	Linux, Windows (all major versions), macOS, NaCl, WinRT, Windows Phone 8, iOS and Android	Torchlight, Kenshi	MIT	3D rendering engine used by several games
OHRRPGCE	FreeBASIC		HamsterSpeak	Yes	2D	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android		GPL-2.0-or-later	Role-playing game creation system; use of scripting is optional
ONScripter	NScripter		NScripter	Yes	2D	Windows, macOS, Linux, Dreamcast, PSP, iOS	Narcissu, Saya no Uta, Tsukihime	GPL-2.0-or-later	Used to develop visual novels and first-person adventure games
OpenClonk	C++		C4Script	Yes	2.5D	Windows, Linux, macOS	OpenClonk	ISC	Engine for 2D action/strategy platformers with 3D graphics
OpenMW	C++		mwscript, Lua	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS		GPL-3.0-or-later	Reimplementation of the Morrowind game engine
OpenSimulator	C#		LSL	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD		BSD	Server platform to host virtual worlds, compatible with Second Life clients
ORX	C/C++	2009	Custom	Yes	2.5D	Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android		zlib	3D accelerated
Panda3D	C++, Python	2002	Python	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android	Toontown Online, Pirates of the Caribbean Online	BSD
Panta Rhei				Yes	3D	PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows	Deep Down	Proprietary	Successor to MT Framework for 8th generation consoles
Phaser	JavaScript		JavaScript	Yes	2D	Cross-platform	Vampire Survivors	MIT
PhyreEngine	C++			Yes	3D	PC, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4	List	Proprietary, Freeware
Pico-8	Lua	2015		Yes	2D	Windows, macOS, Linux, HTML5	Celeste Classic, UFO Swamp Odyssey, Pico Racer, P.Craft	Proprietary	Strict limitations to game design: 32kB cartridge size, 16 colours, 4 channel wavetable sound, 128x128 pixels, 256 sprites of 8x8 pixels.
Pie in the Sky	C			Yes	2.5D	DOS, Windows, macOS	List	Proprietary
Pixel Game Maker MV	JavaScript		JavaScript, CoffeeScript	Yes	2D	Windows, Nintendo Switch		Proprietary
PlayCanvas	JavaScript		JavaScript	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, HTML5, Android		MIT	Users can work on game at the same time via online browser and publish to multiple platforms; engine uses WebGL and includes physics
PlayN	Java			Yes	2D	iOS, Android, HTML5, Windows, Linux		Apache 2.0
Pygame	Python	2000	Python	Yes	2D	Windows, MacOS, OS X, BeOS, FreeBSD, IRIX, Linux	List	LGPL
Pyrogenesis	C++		JavaScript	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS	0 A.D.	LGPL	Designed for RTS games
Q		2008		Yes	3D	Windows, macOS, Linux, PS2, PS3, Wii		Proprietary
Qfusion	C/C++		AngelScript	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS, Android	Warsow	GPL-2.0-or-later
REDengine	C++			Yes	3D	Windows, macOS, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5	The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Cyberpunk 2077	Proprietary
Ren'Py	Python		Pygame	Yes	2D	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, OpenBSD	Analogue: A Hate Story, Jisei, Katawa Shoujo, Doki Doki Literature Club!	MIT	Used to develop visual novels and first-person adventure games
RenderWare	C++	1993	RWX	Yes	3D	Windows, Mac OS, GameCube, Wii, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable	Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Sonic Heroes, SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob SquarePants: Lights, Camera, Pants!, The Incredibles, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie	Proprietary	RenderWare script available in version 2 only
Roblox	C++		Lua	Yes	3D	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Xbox, PlayStation 4	Adopt Me!, Brookhaven, Tower of Hell, Frontlines, Sonic Speed Simulator	Proprietary
Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE)	C++	2006		Yes	3D	Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii, Xbox 360, Xbox One	List	Proprietary
RPG Maker		1992 (As RPG Tsukūru Dante 98)	Ruby, JavaScript	Yes	2D	PC-8801, MSX2, PC-9801, Super Famicom, Windows, PlayStation, Game Boy Color, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch	Alpha Kimori, Ao Oni, Aveyond series, Corpse Party, Eternal Eden, Laxius Force, Omori, One Night Trilogy, Super Columbine Massacre RPG!, To the Moon, Yume Nikki	Proprietary	Series of game creation systems, allows users to build their own role-playing games
SAGE				Yes	3D	Windows, Macintosh, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3	List	Proprietary	Used for real-time strategy games
SCUMM				Yes	2D	3DO, Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, CDTV, Commodore 64, FM Towns & Marty, Macintosh, Nintendo Entertainment System, DOS, Windows, Sega Mega-CD, TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine	See Category:SCUMM games	Proprietary	Full name is Script Creation Utility for Maniac Mansion, from the first game it was used with; uses iMUSE and INSANE; ScummVM provides an open source re-creation
Scratch		2007		Yes	2D	Cross-platform		GPL-2.0-or-later
Serious Engine				Yes	3D		Serious Sam series	Proprietary
Shark 3D	C++		Python	Yes	3D	Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360	Dreamfall: The Longest Journey	Proprietary
Silent Storm engine				No	3D	Windows	Silent Storm, Night Watch, Hammer & Sickle, Day Watch	Proprietary	Used for turn-based tactics games
Snowdrop	C++			Yes	3D	Windows, Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One	Tom Clancy's The Division, South Park: The Fractured but Whole, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora	Proprietary
Solar2D	Lua			Yes	2D	iOS, Android, Kindle, Windows Phone 8, Apple TV, Android TV, macOS, Windows, Linux		MIT
Source	C++	2004	Squirrel, Lua, Python	Yes	3D	Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 3, Xbox, Xbox 360, Android	Half-Life 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Left 4 Dead, Portal, Team Fortress 2, others (list)	Proprietary	The SDK is bundled with many Source games
Source 2	C++	2015	Lua	Yes	3D	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Dota 2 (port), The Lab (limited), Artifact, Dota Underlords, Half-Life: Alyx, Counter-Strike 2, Deadlock	Proprietary	The first game using Source 2, Dota 2, was ported over from the original Source engine. One of The Lab's minigame Robot Repair uses Source 2 engine while rest of seven uses Unity's engine.
Spring	C++		C, C++, Java/JVM, Lua, Python	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS	Balanced Annihilation, Zero-K	GPL-2.0-or-later	RTS, simulated events, OpenGL
Starling Framework	ActionScript			Yes	2D	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Angry Birds Friends, Incredipede	BSD Simplified	Recreates the traditional Flash display list architecture on accelerated graphics hardware
Stencyl	Haxe		Haxe, VPL	Yes	2D	Flash, HTML5, iOS, Android, Linux, macOS, Windows	Cat Bird	Proprietary	Free to publish to Flash and HTML5. Subscription required for publishing to desktop or mobile.
Autodesk Stingray (Bitsquid)	Lua			Yes	3D	Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360	Escape Dead Island, Hamilton's Great Adventure, Krater, Gauntlet, Helldivers, Magicka 2, The Showdown Effect, War of the Vikings, War of the Roses, Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide, Warhammer: Vermintide 2	Proprietary
StepMania	C++		Lua	Yes	3D	Cross-platform	In the Groove, Pump It Up Pro, Pump It Up Infinity	MIT	A rhythm video game and engine that was originally developed as a simulator of Konami's DDR
Stratagus	C++	1998	Lua	Yes	2D	Linux	Bos Wars	GPL-2.0-only	For real-time strategy games
Stride	C#		C#	Yes	2D, 3D	Windows, Linux, Xbox One, iOS, Android, UWP		MIT	Built in .NET, so it always supports latest C#. Previously known as Paradox and Xenko.
Three.js	JavaScript	2010	JavaScript	Yes	2D, 3D	HTML5, Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android		MIT
TIC-80	Lua, JavaScript, Ruby, others	2017		Yes	2D	HTML5, Windows, Linux, macOS, Raspberry Pi, Nintendo 3DS		MIT	Intentionally limited specifications, including a 240x136 display; a 16 color palette; 256 8x8 sprites; and 4-channel sound.
TOSHI				Yes	3D	Windows, GameCube, Wii, PlayStation 2, Xbox	Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis, Nicktoons Unite!, Barnyard, El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera, Marvel Super Hero Squad, de Blob	Proprietary
Torque3D	C++	2012	TorqueScript	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS	Marble Blast Gold, Tribes 2, Blockland	MIT	Includes multiplayer network code, seamless indoor-outdoor rendering engines, skeletal animation, drag and drop GUI creation, built in world editor, C-like scripting language
Turbulenz	TypeScript		JavaScript	Yes	2D, 3D	HTML5, iOS, Android		MIT
Twine	CSS/JavaScript	2009	JavaScript	Yes	2D	Windows, macOS, Linux, Web application	Depression Quest, The Temple of No	GPL	Exports HTML without server. Used for text games and visual novels.
UbiArt Framework	C++			Yes	2.5D	Cross-platform	Rayman Origins, Rayman Legends, Child of Light, Valiant Hearts: The Great War	Proprietary
Unigine	C++	2005	C#, UnigineScript, GLSL, HLSL, UUSL	Yes	3D	Windows, Linux, macOS, PlayStation 3, Android, iOS	List	Proprietary	Focused on large open scenes: 64-bit precision of coordinates, support for geo coordinates, round Earth model. Mainly used in enterprise and professional simulators.
Unity	C++	2005	C#, Visual scripting (Bolt)	Yes	2D, 2.5D, 3D	Windows, macOS, Linux, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, New 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Windows Phone, iOS, Android, BlackBerry 10, Tizen, Unity Web Player, Windows Store, WebGL, Oculus Rift, Gear VR, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV	Pokémon Go, Monument Valley, Call of Duty: Mobile, Beat Saber, Cuphead, Genshin Impact, Subnautica, The Forest	Proprietary	Bolt was acquired by Unity Technologies in May 2020, henceforth introducing Visual Scripting in Unity
Unreal Engine	C++	1998	C++, Blueprints	Yes	3D	Cross-platform	Unreal series, Fortnite, Gears of War, Valorant	Proprietary	UnrealScript was removed in version 4
V-Play Game Engine	C++		QML, JavaScript	Yes	2D	iOS, Android, Windows, macOS	List	Proprietary	Built on Qt
Vengeance Engine	C++			No	3D	Windows	Tribes: Vengeance, SWAT 4	Proprietary	Based on Unreal Engine version 2/2.5
Vicarious Visions Alchemy	Lang	2002	Script	Yes	3D	GameCube, Wii, WiiWare, WiiU, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live Arcade, Xbox One, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Network, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS, tvOS	Skylanders, Crash Bandicoot	Proprietary
Virtools				Yes	3D		Ballance	Proprietary	Used for game prototyping and rapid development
Vision	Lang		Script	Yes	3D	Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Wii U, iOS, Android, PlayStation Vita, IE6 and up, Firefox 2.0 and up, Google Chrome, Opera 9 and up	List	Proprietary
Visual3D Game Engine	C#/.NET			Yes	3D	Windows, Xbox 360		Proprietary	Commercial successor to open-source RealmForge engine
Visual Pinball	C++		VBScript	No	3D	Windows		MAME-like pre-0.172, then BSD, GPL
VRAGE	C#			Yes	3D	Windows, Xbox One	Miner Wars 2081, Space Engineers,Medieval Engineers	Proprietary	Source code was released under a commercial license
Wintermute Engine	C++	2010	C-like syntax	No	2.5D	Windows	The White Chamber, Ghost in the Sheet, Dark Fall: Lost Souls, Face Noir	Donationware, MIT, LGPL	Lite version lacks 3D Actor function
World Builder		1986		No	2D	System 3	Lost Crystal	Freeware
WorldForge	C++	1998	Lua (client), Python (server)	Yes	3D	Cross-platform		GPL	MMORPG framework made of libraries, server, client, media
XnGine				No	3D	DOS	The Terminator: Future Shock, The Terminator: SkyNET, TES 2: Daggerfall, TES Legends: Battlespire, TES Adventures: Redguard	Proprietary
Zillions of Games		1998	Zillions Rules	No	2D	Windows		Proprietary

See also

• Physics engine
• Game engine recreation
• List of open-source video games
• List of WebGL frameworks
• Role-playing game creation software

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Proprietary	1980s Cobra Filmation Freescape Gold Box SCUMM 1990s 3D GameStudio Clickteam Dark Engine GameMaker Genie Engine GoldSrc Jedi LithTech Mugen Pie in the Sky Reality Lab RenderWare RPG Maker Sim RPG Maker Unreal Engine 1 Virtual Theatre Voxel Space Zero Zillions of Games 2000s Anvil C4 Engine Chrome Engine CryEngine Crystal Tools Diesel Ego Essence Engine Euphoria Flare3D Frostbite Gamebryo GameSalad HeroEngine IW Leadwerks Marmalade MT Framework PhyreEngine Q RAGE Retro Engine SAGE Shark 3D Silent Storm engine Source Titan Unigine Unity Unreal Engine 2 Unreal Engine 3 Vicious Engine Vision Visual3D Game Engine 2010s 4A Engine Amazon Lumberyard Bitsquid Buildbox Construct Creation Engine Decima Defold Felgo Fox Engine id Tech 5 id Tech 6 Ignite Kynapse Luminous Engine Nvidia GameWorks Panta Rhei Pixel Game Maker MV RE Engine Snowdrop Stencyl Source 2 UbiArt Framework Unreal Engine 4 2020s id Tech 7 Unreal Engine 5
Free and open-source	1970s Z-machine 1990s Adventure Game Studio Build Crystal Space Doom engine Game-Maker OHRRPGCE Quake engine Quake II engine Stratagus 2000s Away3D Blender Game Engine Bork3D Game Engine Cocos2d Dim3 Game Editor GDevelop id Tech 3 id Tech 4 Irrlicht Engine jMonkeyEngine Lightweight Java Game Library Löve OGRE Open Wonderland Panda3D Papervision3D Plasma Platinum Arts Sandbox Pygame Ren'Py Scratch Solar2D Spring Engine Thousand Parsec Torque Vassal Engine Wintermute Engine 2010s Delta3D Godot GPUOpen Horde3D libGDX Moai OpenFL ORX PlayCanvas Raylib Snap! Stencyl Stride 2020s Open 3D Engine

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