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The best Software Framework alternative to Amethyst Game Engine is Phaser, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Amethyst Game Engine and four of them are Software Frameworks so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Software Framework alternatives to Amethyst Game Engine are Panda3D, LibGDX and PixiJS.

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Amethyst uses gfx-rs to render graphics with Vulkan or Metal. It is meant to be used for 2D and 3D, with various utilities for both types of games. It should be beginner friendly but also allow more advanced uses such as...

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Amethyst Game Engine alternatives page was last updated Mar 23, 2024
  1. Phaser icon
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    Phaser is a fun, free and fast 2D game framework for making HTML5 games for desktop and mobile web browsers, supporting Canvas and WebGL rendering.

    70 Phaser alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Phaser Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Portable
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for Javascript
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  2. Panda3D icon
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    Panda3D is a game engine, a framework for 3D rendering and game development for Python and C++ programs. Panda3D is Open Source and free for any purpose, including commercial ventures, thanks to its liberal license. Go ahead and grab it here.

    29 Panda3D alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Panda3D Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  3D Renderer
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  3. LibGDX icon
     20 likes

    Libgdx is a Java game development framework that provides a unified API that works across all supported platforms.

    52 LibGDX alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. PixiJS icon
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    PixiJS is an advanced, mature HTML5 creation engine with a fast and flexible 2D WebGL renderer.

    22 PixiJS alternatives
    PixiJS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript

    PixiJS Features

    1.  Support for HTML5
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