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