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Game engines

A game engine is where your game actually comes together: it draws the graphics, plays the sounds, handles input and exports a playable build. If you are just starting, pick one free engine and stick with it for your first few small games.

Bitsy

Game engines

Make tiny pixel-art exploration and story games in your browser.

  • Free
  • Open source
  • Good for beginners

PICO-8

Game engines

A fantasy console for making tiny retro games with strict limits.

  • Paid
  • Good for beginners

TIC-80

Game engines

A free, open-source fantasy computer for small retro games.

  • Free
  • Open source
  • Good for beginners

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