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gfx
gfxRust

A low-level, cross-platform graphics and compute abstraction library for Rust with a Vulkan-like API.

#vulkan#gfx#graphics
Stars5.4k
Forks528
Last commit3 years ago
Panda3D
Panda3DC++

A powerful, mature open-source cross-platform game engine for Python and C++ programs, originally developed by Disney and CMU.

#simulation#open-source#gamedev
Stars5.3k
Forks899
Last commit2 months ago
Silk.NET
Silk.NETC#

High-speed .NET bindings for OpenGL, Vulkan, DirectX, and other multimedia, graphics, and compute APIs.

#vulkan#graphics#opencl
Stars5.2k
Forks483
Last commit6 days ago
Magnum
MagnumC++

Lightweight and modular C++11 graphics middleware for games and data visualization, providing platform-independent OpenGL/WebGL abstraction.

#graphics-abstraction#ios#emscripten
Stars5.2k
Forks468
Last commit2 days ago
melonDS
melonDSC++

A Nintendo DS emulator focused on accuracy and performance, aiming to do things right and fast.

#firmware-boot#opengl#dsi
Stars5.1k
Forks917
Last commit3 days ago
Cute Headers
Cute HeadersC

A collection of single-file, dependency-free C/C++ libraries for game development and low-level programming.

#png#library#opengl
Stars5.1k
Forks315
Last commit2 months ago
GPUImage2
GPUImage2Swift

A Swift framework for GPU-accelerated image and video processing on iOS, macOS, and Linux.

#opengl#opengl-es#video-processing
Stars4.9k
Forks618
Last commit2 years ago
SHADERed
SHADERedC++

A lightweight, cross-platform IDE for writing, debugging, and analyzing shaders with instant preview and plugin support.

#shader-ide#plugin-system#compute-shaders
Stars4.8k
Forks317
Last commit3 years ago
Ogre
OgreC++

A proven, modular C++ rendering engine for building high-performance 3D applications and custom game engines.

#vulkan#simulation#direct3d
Stars4.7k
Forks1.0k
Last commit1 day ago
glad
gladC

A multi-language loader-generator for Vulkan, OpenGL, GLES, EGL, GLX, and WGL based on official specifications.

#vulkan#loader-generator#opengl
Stars4.6k
Forks512
Last commit27 days ago
projectM
projectMC++

A cross-platform open-source library for rendering Milkdrop-compatible music visualizations from audio input.

#music#gstreamer-plugin#media-player-integration
Stars4.5k
Forks498
Last commit15 days ago
Pixel
PixelGo

A hand-crafted 2D game library in Go providing fast graphics, simple API, and platform-independent core.

#window#graphics#library
Stars4.5k
Forks241
Last commit2 years ago
Diligent Engine
Diligent EngineBatchfile

A modern cross-platform low-level graphics API abstraction layer and rendering framework for game engines and 3D applications.

#vulkan#direct3d#graphics-engine
Stars4.5k
Forks389
Last commit9 days ago
Mapbox GL
Mapbox GLC++

A C++ library for rendering interactive, customizable vector maps in native Android, iOS, macOS, Node.js, and Qt applications.

#qt#ios#native-sdk
Stars4.5k
Forks1.3k
Last commit3 years ago
PyQtGraph
PyQtGraphPython

A pure-Python graphics library for fast data visualization and GUI tools in scientific and engineering applications.

#scientific-visualization#hacktoberfest#scientific-computing
Stars4.4k
Forks1.2k
Last commit2 days ago
QtAv
QtAvC++

A cross-platform multimedia playback library based on Qt and FFmpeg for building media players with hardware decoding and OpenGL support.

#hardware-decoding#qt#ffmpeg
Stars4.3k
Forks1.5k
Last commit1 year ago
Spring
SpringC++

A powerful free cross-platform RTS game engine. - Report issues at https://springrts.com/mantis/

#springrts#opengl#c-plus-plus
Stars4.0k
Forks865
Last commit2 years ago
StarWars.iOS
StarWars.iOSSwift

A Swift library that implements a Star Wars-style transition animation to crumble view controllers into tiny pieces.

#view-controller-transitions#transition-animation#ios
Stars3.8k
Forks355
Last commit4 years ago
awesome-vulkan
awesome-vulkan

A curated list of awesome Vulkan libraries, debuggers, tutorials, samples, and resources for graphics developers.

#vulkan#gpu-tools#compute-shaders
Stars3.7k
Forks290
Last commit5 months ago
Vulkan
Vulkan

A curated list of awesome Vulkan libraries, debuggers, tutorials, samples, and resources for graphics developers.

#vulkan#compute-shaders#opengl
Stars3.7k
Forks290
Last commit5 months ago
OpenSceneGraph
OpenSceneGraphC++

A high-performance 3D graphics toolkit for real-time visualization, simulation, and virtual reality applications.

#simulation#opengl#opengl-es
Stars3.6k
Forks1.5k
Last commit2 years ago
Glium
GliumRust

A safe, high-level OpenGL wrapper for Rust that provides an elegant API while handling error-prone OpenGL details.

#safe-opengl#opengl#rust-graphics
Stars3.6k
Forks398
Last commit1 year ago
vispy
vispyPython

Main repository for Vispy

#hacktoberfest#opengl#closember
Stars3.6k
Forks639
Last commit12 days ago
glslang
glslangC++

A reference compiler front end for GLSL and ESSL, partial HLSL support, and a SPIR-V generator.

#vulkan#compiler#graphics
Stars3.6k
Forks996
Last commit1 day ago
OpenXRay
OpenXRayC++

An improved, open-source version of the X-Ray Engine used in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game series, featuring bug fixes, performance boosts, and cross-platform support.

#bug-fixes#community-driven#open-source
Stars3.6k
Forks555
Last commit6 days ago
OpenTK
OpenTKC#

A fast, low-level C# binding for OpenGL, OpenAL, and OpenCL with cross-platform windowing, input, and math libraries.

#scientific-visualization#graphics#opencl
Stars3.5k
Forks642
Last commit10 days ago
Lygia
LygiaGLSL

A granular, multi-language shader library for real-time graphics, supporting GLSL, HLSL, Metal, WGSL, and CUDA.

#cuda#real-time-graphics#library
Stars3.5k
Forks225
Last commit4 days ago
Remotery
RemoteryC

A realtime CPU/GPU profiler hosted in a single C file with a remote web viewer for performance analysis.

#c-library#vulkan#cuda
Stars3.3k
Forks285
Last commit2 years ago
Intermediate Graphics Library (IGL)
Intermediate Graphics Library (IGL)C++

A cross-platform C++ graphics library providing a low-level GPU abstraction over Metal, Vulkan, OpenGL, and WebGL.

#vulkan#opengl#metal
Stars3.2k
Forks222
Last commit2 days ago
SuperTux
SuperTuxC++

A free, open-source 2D jump'n'run game inspired by Super Mario Bros., featuring Tux the penguin on a quest to rescue Penny.

#2d-platformer#sdl3#hacktoberfest
Stars3.2k
Forks624
Last commit1 day ago
zDoom
zDoomC++

A modder-friendly OpenGL/Vulkan source port for Doom engine games with advanced scripting and rendering features.

#vulkan#open-source#doom-engine
Stars3.1k
Forks655
Last commit2 months ago
G3N
G3NGo

A cross-platform 3D game engine written in Go, featuring OpenGL rendering, an integrated GUI, and spatial audio.

#webassembly#3d-game-engine#opengl
Stars3.1k
Forks312
Last commit2 months ago
Cglm
CglmC

A highly optimized, header-only 2D/3D graphics math library for C, providing fast and ergonomic functions for graphics programming.

#c-library#vector#euler
Stars3.0k
Forks292
Last commit2 months ago
wipEout Rewrite
wipEout RewriteC

A re-implementation of the 1995 PlayStation game wipEout, playable in a web browser and on desktop platforms.

#playstation#emscripten#sdl2
Stars3.0k
Forks266
Last commit27 days ago
rust-sdl2
rust-sdl2Rust

Rust bindings for SDL2, providing safe and idiomatic access to multimedia libraries for game development and interactive applications.

#vulkan#graphics#sdl2
Stars3.0k
Forks469
Last commit7 months ago
ioquake3
ioquake3C

A community-maintained, open-source engine for Quake III Arena and Team Arena, providing modern enhancements and cross-platform support.

#quake3#fps-engine#sdl2
Stars2.9k
Forks629
Last commit12 days ago
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