SpriteKit

SpriteKit

Apple
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About

Gideros is a free and open-source cross-platform game development framework that enables developers to create high-performance 2D games using the Lua programming language. It offers instant testing on real devices through Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for lengthy export or deployment processes. Built on C/C++ and OpenGL, Gideros ensures that games run at native speed, fully utilizing the power of CPUs and GPUs. The framework supports easy extension through plugins, allowing developers to import existing code in C, C++, Java, or Objective-C and bind it to Lua. Gideros provides its own class system with standard object-oriented programming practices, enabling clean and reusable code. The comprehensive development environment includes a lightweight IDE, players for desktops and devices, a texture packer, and a font creator. Gideros supports multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and HTML5.

About

SpriteKit is Apple's 2D game development framework that provides a graphics rendering and animation infrastructure for animating textured images, or sprites. It leverages Metal to achieve high-performance rendering and integrates seamlessly with other Apple frameworks like ARKit and SceneKit, allowing for the creation of immersive augmented reality experiences. Developers can utilize SpriteKit's scene editor within Xcode to design and preview game levels, characters, and animations, streamlining the development process. The framework also supports physics simulations, particle systems, and various special effects, enabling the creation of dynamic and interactive game environments. With its intuitive API and robust toolset, SpriteKit simplifies the development of engaging 2D games and applications across Apple's platforms.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Indie game developers wanting a free framework tool that offers rapid development and deployment across multiple platforms

Audience

Developers seeking a tool to create high-performance 2D games with rich graphics and animations using Apple's native frameworks

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Gideros
www.gideros.rocks/

Company Information

Apple
Founded: 1976
United States
developer.apple.com/documentation/spritekit/

Alternatives

Cocos2d-x

Cocos2d-x

Cocos

Alternatives

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AWS GameKit

AWS GameKit

Amazon

Categories

Game Engines Supported

Categories

Game Engines Supported

Integrations

Apple iOS Supported
Apple iPadOS Supported
ARKit Not Supported
Android Supported
Apple watchOS Not Supported
C Supported
C++ Supported
GameplayKit Not Supported
HTML Supported
Java Supported
Lua Supported
Objective-C Supported
Quest for Business Supported
SceneKit Not Supported
Swift Not Supported
Ubuntu Supported
WebAssembly Supported
WebGL Supported
Windows 11 Supported
Xcode Not Supported

Integrations

Apple iOS Supported
Apple iPadOS Supported
ARKit Supported
Android Not Supported
Apple watchOS Supported
C Not Supported
C++ Not Supported
GameplayKit Supported
HTML Not Supported
Java Not Supported
Lua Not Supported
Objective-C Not Supported
Quest for Business Not Supported
SceneKit Supported
Swift Supported
Ubuntu Not Supported
WebAssembly Not Supported
WebGL Not Supported
Windows 11 Not Supported
Xcode Supported
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