What is it? - Building - Getting Involved - Examples - API Reference - Tools - Who is using it? - License
[](https://ci.appveyor.com/project/bkaradzic/bgfx) [](https://bkaradzic.github.io/bgfx/license.html) [](https://discord.gg/9eMbv7J) * [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/bkaradzic/bgfx/discussions) * [Discord Chat](https://discord.gg/9eMbv7J) * [AppVeyor CI](https://ci.appveyor.com/project/bkaradzic/bgfx) [What is it?](https://bkaradzic.github.io/bgfx/overview.html) ------------------------------------------------------------- Cross-platform, graphics API agnostic, "Bring Your Own Engine/Framework" style rendering library. Supported rendering backends: * Direct3D 9 * Direct3D 11 * Direct3D 12 * GNM (only for licensed PS4 developers, search DevNet forums for source) * Metal * OpenGL 2.1 * OpenGL 3.1+ * OpenGL ES 2 * OpenGL ES 3.1 * Vulkan * WebGL 1.0 * WebGL 2.0 * WebGPU/Dawn (experimental) Supported platforms: * Android (14+, ARM, x86, MIPS) * FreeBSD * iOS (iPhone, iPad, AppleTV) * Linux * MIPS Creator CI20 * OSX (10.12+) * PlayStation 4 * RaspberryPi * UWP (Universal Windows, Xbox One) * Wasm/Emscripten * Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10) Supported compilers: * Clang 3.3 and above * GCC 5 and above * VS2017 and above Languages: * [C/C++ API documentation](https://bkaradzic.github.io/bgfx/bgfx.html) * [Beef API bindings](https://github.com/bkaradzic/bgfx/tree/master/bindings/bf) * [C# language API bindings #1](https://github.com/bkaradzic/bgfx/tree/master/bindings/cs) * [D language API bindings](https://github.com/GoaLitiuM/bindbc-bgfx) * [Go language API bindings](https://github.com/james4k/go-bgfx) * [Haskell language API bindings](https://github.com/haskell-game/bgfx) * [Lightweight Java Game Library 3 bindings](https://github.com/LWJGL/lwjgl3) * [Lua language API bindings](https://github.com/cloudwu/lua-bgfx) * [Nim language API bindings](https://github.com/Halsys/nim-bgfx) * [Pascal language API bindings](https://github.com/Akira13641/PasBGFX) * [Python language API bindings #1](https://github.com/fbertola/bgfx-python#-----bgfx-python--) * [Python language API bindings #2](https://github.com/jnadro/pybgfx#pybgfx) * [Rust language API bindings (new)](https://github.com/emoon/bgfx-rs) * [Swift language API bindings](https://github.com/stuartcarnie/SwiftBGFX) * [Zig language API bindings](https://github.com/bkaradzic/bgfx/tree/master/bindings/zig) Who is using it? [#madewithbgfx](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23madewithbgfx&src=typed_query&f=live) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Airmech http://airmech.com/ AirMech is a free-to-play futuristic action real-time strategy video game developed and published by Carbon Games.  ## cmftStudio https://github.com/dariomanesku/cmftStudio cmftStudio - cubemap filtering tool.  ## Crown https://github.com/dbartolini/crown Crown is a general purpose data-driven game engine, written from scratch with a minimalistic and data-oriented design philosophy in mind.  ## Offroad Legends 2 http://www.dogbytegames.com/ Dogbyte Games is an indie mobile developer studio focusing on racing games.  ## Torque6 https://github.com/andr3wmac/Torque6 Torque 6 is an MIT licensed 3D engine loosely based on Torque2D. Being neither Torque2D or Torque3D it is the 6th derivative of the original Torque Engine.
## Kepler Orbits
https://github.com/podgorskiy/KeplerOrbits KeplerOrbits - Tool that calculates
positions of celestial bodies using their orbital elements. [Web Demo](http://podgorskiy.com/KeplerOrbits/KeplerOrbits.html)
## CETech
https://github.com/cyberegoorg/cetech - CETech is Data-Driven game engine and
toolbox inspired by Bitsquid/Stingray engine.
## ioquake3
https://github.com/jpcy/ioq3-renderer-bgfx - A renderer for ioquake3 written in
C++ and using bgfx to support multiple rendering APIs.
## DLS
http://makingartstudios.itch.io/dls - DLS the digital logic simulator game.
http://dls.makingartstudios.com/sandbox/ - DLS: The Sandbox
## MAME
https://github.com/mamedev/mame MAME - Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator
[Try MAME in Browser!](http://fos.textfiles.com/dfjustin/pacman/pacman/)
## Blackshift
https://blackshift.itch.io/blackshift - Blackshift is a grid-based, space-themed
action puzzle game which isn't afraid of complexity — think Chip's Challenge on
crack.
## Real-Time Polygonal-Light Shading with Linearly Transformed Cosines
https://eheitzresearch.wordpress.com/415-2/ - Real-Time Polygonal-Light Shading
with Linearly Transformed Cosines, Eric Heitz, Jonathan Dupuy, Stephen Hill and
David Neubelt, ACM SIGGRAPH 2016
## Dead Venture
http://www.dogbytegames.com/dead_venture.html - Dead Venture is a new Drive 'N
Gun game where you help a handful of survivals reach the safe haven: a military
base on a far island.
## REGoth
https://github.com/degenerated1123/REGoth - Open source reimplementation of the
zEngine, used by the game "Gothic" and "Gothic II".
Browser demo: http://gothic-dx11.de/gothic-js/REGoth.html
## Ethereal Engine
https://github.com/volcoma/EtherealEngine EtherealEngine C++ Game Engine and
WYSIWYG Editor
## Go Rally
http://gorallygame.com/ - Go Rally is top-down rally game with a career mode,
multiplayer time challenges, and a track creator.
## vg-renderer
https://github.com/jdryg/vg-renderer#vg-renderer - A vector graphics renderer
for bgfx, based on ideas from both NanoVG and ImDrawList (Dear ImGUI)
## Zombie Safari
http://www.dogbytegames.com/zombie_safari.html - Do what you please in this
Open-World Offroad Driving game: explore massive landscapes, complete challenges,
smash zombies, find secret locations, unlock and upgrade cars and weapons, it's
up to you!
## Smith and Winston
http://www.smithandwinston.com/ - Smith and Winston is an exploration twin stick
shooter for PC, PS4 & XBoxOne arriving in late 2018. Smith and Winston features
a massively destructable voxel world, rapid twin stick combat, physics puzzles
and Metroid style discovery.
## Football Manager 2018
http://www.footballmanager.com/ - Football Manager 2018 is a 2017 football
management simulation video game developed by Sports Interactive and published
by Sega.
## WonderWorlds
http://wonderworlds.me/ - WonderWorlds is a place to play thousands
of user-created levels and stories, make your own using the extensive in-game
tools and share them with whomever you want.
## two-io / mud
https://hugoam.github.io/two-io/ - an all-purpose c++ app prototyping library,
focused towards live graphical apps and games.
## Talking Tom Pool
https://outfit7.com/apps/talking-tom-pool/ - "Sling and match” puzzle game for
mobile devices.
## GPlayEngine
https://github.com/fredakilla/GPlayEngine#gplayengine - GPlayEngine is C++
cross-platform game engine for creating 2D/3D games based on the GamePlay 3D
engine v3.0.
## Off The Road
http://www.dogbytegames.com/off_the_road.html - Sandbox off-road driving
simulator.
## Coal Burnout
https://beardsvibe.com/ - Multiplayer PVP rhythm game.
## My Talking Tom 2
https://outfit7.com/apps/my-talking-tom-2/ - Many mini games for mobile devices.
## NeoAxis Engine
https://www.neoaxis.com/ - Versatile 3D project development environment.
## xatlas
https://github.com/jpcy/xatlas#xatlas - Mesh parameterization library
## Heroes of Hammerwatch
https://store.steampowered.com/app/677120/Heroes_of_Hammerwatch/ Heroes of Hammerwatch
is a rogue-lite action-adventure game set in the same universe as Hammerwatch.
Encounter endless hordes of enemies, traps, puzzles, secrets and lots of loot,
as you battle your way through procedurally generated levels to reach the top
of the Forsaken Spire.
## Babylon Native
Build cross-platform native applications with the power of the Babylon.js
JavaScript framework.
[Babylon Native](https://github.com/BabylonJS/BabylonNative#babylon-native)
## Nira
Instantly load and view assets on any device. All you need is a web browser.
[Nira](https://nira.app/)
[SIGGRAPH 2019: Project Nira: Instant Interactive Real-Time Access to Multi-Gigabyte Sized 3D Assets on Any Device](https://s2019.siggraph.org/presentation/?sess=sess104&id=real_130#038;id=real_130)
## openblack
An open source reimplementation of the game Black & White (2001).
[openblack](https://github.com/openblack/openblack#openblack)
## Cluster
Implementation of Clustered Shading and Physically Based Rendering with the bgfx rendering library.
[Cluster](https://github.com/pezcode/Cluster#cluster)
## NIMBY Rails
NIMBY Rails is a management and design sandbox game for railways you build in the real world.
[NIMBY Rails](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1134710/NIMBY_Rails/)
## Minecraft
https://www.minecraft.net/zh-hant/attribution/
## FFNx
Next generation driver for Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII
(with native Steam 2013 release support!)
[FFNx](https://github.com/julianxhokaxhiu/FFNx#ffnx)
## Shadow Gangs
Shadow Gangs is an arcade style ninja action game.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/p/shadow-gangs/9n6hkcr65qdq
## Growtopia
Growtopia is a free-to-play sandbox MMO game with almost endless possibilities
for world creation, customization and having fun with your friends. Enjoy
thousands of items, challenges and events.
https://growtopiagame.com/
## Galaxy Trucker
Digital implementation of tabletop spaceship building in real-time or turn-based mode,
then surviving space adventures, with AI opponents, multiplayer, achievements
and solo campaign.
https://galaxytrucker.com/
## Through the Ages
The card tabletop deep strategy game in your devices. Lead your civilization from pyramids
to space flights. Challenges, achievements, skilled AIs and online multiplayer.
https://throughtheages.com/
## Codenames
One of the best party game. Two rival spymasters know the secret identities of 25 agents.
Their teammates know the agents only by their codenames. Simple to explain,
easy to understand, challenging gameplay.
https://codenamesgame.com/
## PeakFinder
PeakFinder shows the names of all mountains and peaks with a 360° panorama display.
More than 850'000 peaks - from Mount Everest to the little hill around the corner.
https://www.peakfinder.org/
## Ember Sword
Ember Sword is a free to play MMORPG running directly in your browser and is
being developed and published by Bright Star Studios.
https://embersword.com
## Off The Road Unleashed
Off The Road Unleashed is a sandbox driving game for the Nintendo Switch.
If you see a vehicle you bet you can hop into it! Pilot big rigs, helicopters, boats, airplanes or even trains. Sand dunes, frozen plains, mountains to climb and conquer.
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/off-the-road-unleashed-switch/
## Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 is an online role-playing game with fast-paced action combat, a rich and detailed universe of stories, awe-inspiring landscapes to explore, two challenging player vs. player modes—and no subscription fees!
https://www.guildwars2.com/
## Griftlands
Griftlands is a roguelike deck-building game with role-playing story elements in a science fiction setting, developed and published by Klei Entertainment.
https://klei.com/games/griftlands
## HARFANG 3D
[HARFANG® 3D](https://www.harfang3d.com) is a **BGFX-powered** 3D visualization framework for C++, Python, Go, and Lua.
It comes with a 3D editor, HARFANG Studio.
## Marine Melodies / Resistance
Demoscene musicdisk released at Evoke 2022 demoparty.
https://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=91906
https://github.com/astrofra/demo-marine-melodies
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