A code-first 2D Game Engine Framework featuring fast iteration using Swamp - a sleek, deterministic, custom script language. Lily2D has shader-based rendering, software synth for music and sound effects, networking, input handling and multi-platform export.

A 2D Game Engine Framework for people who want complete control over how their game is built.There is no visual editor. No scene graph. No inspectors.When you start the engine, you get a blank window and build your game directly in code.If you enjoy low-level, fast iteration, and designing your own architecture, Lily2D is made for you!<h2 class="bb_tag" >Features</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Swamp: Build gameplay, rendering logic, and even server-side logic in Swamp, a deterministic custom language designed for fast iteration.</li></ul><ul class="bb_ul"><li>WebGPU: Highly customizable shader-based pipelines with WGSL on top of WebGPU. Includes math utilities for vectors, matrices, and quaternions.</li></ul><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Software Synth: Play audio using Ogg Vorbis or WAV, stream music and shape playback with ADSR envelopes.</li></ul><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Gamepad and Mouse Input: Gamepad-focused input, with support for a single keyboard and mouse.</li></ul><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Networking: Send and receive unreliable UDP datagrams using a custom non-encrypted protocol designed for games.</li></ul><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Persistence: Save user settings and save-games in a platform neutral way.</li></ul><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Font Loader: Load BMF format, a specialized, high performance font format for games.</li></ul><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Platforms: Export to Windows, macOS, Linux, and SteamOS.</li></ul>

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