Solar2D
A free, open-source, cross-platform 2D game engine built on Lua for rapid development of games and apps.
What is Solar2D?
Solar2D is a free, open-source, cross-platform 2D game engine designed for rapidly creating games and applications. It uses Lua as its scripting language and allows developers to build once and deploy to multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, desktop, and HTML5. The engine emphasizes ease of use, fast development cycles, and a rich plugin ecosystem.
Game developers and app creators looking for a lightweight, Lua-based engine to build 2D games and cross-platform applications quickly, especially those targeting mobile, desktop, and TV devices.
Developers choose Solar2D for its simplicity, speed, and cost-effectiveness—it's completely free with enterprise features, supports rapid prototyping with instant simulator updates, and offers extensive cross-platform compatibility without licensing fees.
Overview
Solar2D Game Engine main repository (ex Corona SDK)
Use Cases
Best For
- Rapidly prototyping 2D game ideas with instant simulator feedback
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