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SIMULANT

The Portable Game Engine

Build once, deploy everywhere. From Dreamcast to modern platforms—Simulant delivers professional game development tools with unmatched portability.

4+
Platforms
C++
Native API
LGPL
Open Source
Retro
Dreamcast Ready

Built for Modern Development

Professional-grade tools with a retro-console soul

Multi-Platform Rendering

Scale from Dreamcast's limited hardware to modern GPUs. Multiple render backends adapt automatically to your target platform's capabilities.

Pure Code Workflow

Build scenes in C++ with an intuitive API. Load assets, populate scenes, and create rendering pipelines—all through clean, expressive code.

Behavior System

Create reusable behavior components that bring your game objects to life. Mix and match behaviors for flexible, data-driven gameplay logic.

Resource Management

Smart asset loading and caching optimized for memory-constrained systems. Get modern convenience without the overhead.

CLI Tools

Bootstrap projects, compile, and package with the `simulant` command-line tool. Python and Docker integration for streamlined deployment.

Active Community

Join developers on Discord, contribute on GitLab, or support development on Patreon. Open-source engine with an open community.

See It In Action

From prototype to production—games built with Simulant

Ready to Build?

Start creating games that run anywhere. From Dreamcast to desktop, Simulant has you covered.