Freeware cross-platform scanline based 2D graphics engine for the creation of retro/style arcade games. It natively supports raster effects (changing rendering parameters between scanlines) which were an advanced technique of high profile 2D games. It features background transform (rotation & scaling), sprite scaling, transparency effects, built-in animation sequencer for tiles, sprites & palettes. C API and python wrapper.
Mod SDK & Community
Built a game for Tilengine and want to support mods? Try mod.io, a cross-platform mod SDK created by IndieDB which makes it easy to get a mod community up and running in-game. Currently seeking games to integrate and promote
