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Ebitengine

Ebitengine (formerly known as Ebiten), by Hajime Hoshi , is a lightweight and efficient 2D game engine for the Go programming language. Designed with simplicity and portability in mind, Ebitengine allows developers to create high-performance games for desktop, mobile, and web—all with clean Go code and minimal setup.

Superpowers

Superpowers by Sparklin Labs is a free, open-source HTML5 game engine built for creating 2D and 3D games collaboratively in real time. With support for TypeScript and a modular plugin system, Superpowers is a unique engine that blends developer freedom with live, multiplayer project editing—ideal for small teams and hobbyists.

HaxeFlixel

HaxeFlixel by the HaxeFlixel Team is a fast, open-source 2D game framework built on top of the Haxe programming language and OpenFL. Designed for indie developers, hobbyists, and educators, it combines a rich feature set with cross-platform power, making it easy to develop pixel-perfect games with modern tools and lightning-fast performance.

MonoGame

MonoGame by the MonoGame Team is an open-source game development framework built on C#. It’s the spiritual successor to Microsoft’s XNA Framework, giving professional developers the tools to build high-performance, cross-platform 2D and 3D games. With MonoGame, you write once and deploy to nearly every major platform—with full control over your game engine.

CopperCube

CopperCube by Ambiera is a lightweight 3D game engine and editor designed to make game development accessible—even for those with little or no coding experience. With its visual-first workflow, fast learning curve, and broad platform support, CopperCube empowers indie developers, hobbyists, and educators to create 3D games, interactive scenes, and simulations quickly and efficiently.

Solar2D

Solar2D by Solar2D Developers (formerly Corona Labs) is an open-source, cross-platform game engine focused on 2D development with lightning-fast workflows and Lua scripting. Known for its performance, simplicity, and robust community, Solar2D is ideal for building mobile games, educational apps, and interactive experiences that run seamlessly across devices.