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Description

Godot offers an extensive array of essential tools, allowing you to concentrate solely on developing your game without having to start from scratch. This engine is entirely free and open-source, distributed under the highly flexible MIT license, meaning there are no hidden fees or royalties—your game, including every line of engine code, remains entirely yours. With a multitude of nodes available, Godot simplifies game design significantly, and you have the option to create custom nodes for specialized behaviors, editors, and additional functionality. Its adaptable scene system enables you to build complex node structures with features like instancing and inheritance. The visual editor is equipped with a comprehensive set of tools, all presented in an aesthetically pleasing and intuitive context-sensitive UI. This user-friendly content creation pipeline caters to artists, level designers, animators, and various other roles, ensuring collaboration is seamless. Moreover, the persistent live editing feature guarantees that changes are preserved even after you stop the game, and it is fully compatible with mobile platforms. Additionally, the powerful tool system allows you to easily develop personalized tools to enhance your workflow, making Godot not just a game engine, but a complete solution for game development.

Description

Solar2D is a game engine that utilizes Lua for its design and emphasizes user-friendly iterations. Originating as an open-source project derived from the popular Corona SDK, it empowers developers to build applications for a multitude of devices including mobile phones, desktops, and connected TVs, all while maintaining a single codebase that caters to platforms like iOS, tvOS, Android, Android TV, macOS, Windows, Linux, and HTML5. One of its standout features is an instant-update simulator that allows developers to view code modifications in real time, complemented by live builds that facilitate quick testing on actual devices via a local network. Additionally, Solar2D boasts a comprehensive selection of plugins designed to enhance its core capabilities, addressing needs such as in-app advertising, analytics, and multimedia functionalities. Developers seeking further customization can utilize Solar2D Native, which enables the integration of any native libraries or APIs written in languages like C, C++, Objective-C, or Java. Powered by the efficient Lua scripting language, Solar2D is entirely free to use without any hidden costs, fees, or royalties, making it an appealing choice for game developers. This accessibility and flexibility foster a vibrant community of developers who continuously contribute to the engine's growth and capabilities.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Android No 
Apple iOS No 
Apple iPadOS No 
Avoyd Yes 
Backtrace Yes 
C No 
C++ No 
Cartwheel Yes 
GitHub Yes 
HTML No 
Java No 
Lua No 
Microsoft 365 Yes 
NItrode Yes 
Nakama Yes 
Objective-C No 
Ubuntu No 
Windows 11 No 
horizOn Yes 

Integrations

Android Yes 
Apple iOS Yes 
Apple iPadOS Yes 
Avoyd No 
Backtrace No 
C Yes 
C++ Yes 
Cartwheel No 
GitHub No 
HTML Yes 
Java Yes 
Lua Yes 
Microsoft 365 No 
NItrode No 
Nakama No 
Objective-C Yes 
Ubuntu Yes 
Windows 11 Yes 
horizOn No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App No 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Godot

Founded

2007

Country

United States

Website

godotengine.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Solar2D

Website

solar2d.com

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Product Features

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