Carimbo
A modern, cross-platform 2D game engine written in C++23 with Lua scripting and WebAssembly support.
What is Carimbo?
Carimbo is a modern, cross-platform 2D game engine written in C++23, designed for creating games that run on desktop, mobile, and web platforms. It integrates Lua scripting for flexible game logic and uses an Entity-Component-System architecture for efficient game object management. The engine emphasizes portability, leveraging WebAssembly to enable browser-based gameplay without installation.
Game developers and hobbyists looking for a lightweight, performant 2D engine with strong cross-platform support and scripting capabilities. It's suitable for those familiar with C++ or Lua who want to build games for multiple targets, including the web.
Developers choose Carimbo for its modern C++23 foundation, seamless WebAssembly portability, and pragmatic use of proven libraries like SDL and Box2D. It offers a balanced combination of performance, scripting flexibility, and broad platform reach without unnecessary complexity.
Overview
A 2D game engine developed in modern C++ using SDL, an Entity-Component-System (ECS) architecture, miniaudio, and Box2D. It features Lua scripting and is designed for web portability via WebAssembly
Use Cases
Best For
- Developing 2D games that need to run both natively and in web browsers
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