Open Source Gaming Software
Gaming software provides the engines, editors, and servers needed to develop and run interactive digital experiences. These tools handle the creation of two dimensional and three dimensional environments, the processing of game physics, and the management of multiplayer connections. This type of software is for developers and hobbyists who build custom game worlds, 3D models, and level maps. Self-hosting these apps allows you to manage your own game servers and development pipelines without relying on external platforms to store your project files or host your online matches.
This page lists 13 open source tools in the Gaming category. The most popular are GDevelop, Arnis and OpenSpeedy. Most use the MIT or AGPL-3.0 license, and 4 offer an official Docker image.
GDevelop
Build 2D, 3D, and multiplayer games for mobile, desktop, and web using a no-code event system.
Arnis
Convert real world geographic data into detailed Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition worlds using OpenStreetMap.
OpenSpeedy
Modify the execution speed of Windows games by hooking system time functions via a desktop interface.
MonoGame
Create cross-platform games for desktop, mobile, and consoles using the C# language and .NET framework.
Luanti
A voxel game engine designed for creating custom games with a focus on easy modding.
s&box
A game creation platform based on the Source 2 engine for building and sharing games in one environment.
Blockbench
Create low poly 3D models with pixel art textures for game engines and 3D printing applications.
LDtk
Create 2D game levels using a dedicated editor focused on user friendliness and efficient tile placement.
itch
A desktop application designed for downloading, installing, and updating indie games from the itch.io marketplace.
Sabaki
A desktop board and SGF editor for playing, analyzing, and documenting games of Go, Baduk, and Weiqi.
Hypersomnia
Multiplayer top-down shooter featuring pixel art graphics and a built-in map editor for community level design.
Drop
A game distribution platform for sharing and distributing DRM-free games with flexible authentication options.
Scribble.rs
A privacy respecting multiplayer drawing and guessing game that can be self-hosted for private groups.
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