Gama Engine - Simple 2D Game Development in C
A lightweight, minimalist game engine that combines a powerful C library with a modern toolchain. Perfect for students learning C programming and developers who want a zero-dependency, educational approach to game development.
Powerful Features
Everything you need to build impressive 2D games and visualizations
Lightweight C Library
Simple, easy-to-learn C API with clear function names designed specifically for students and beginners.
Built-in 2D Physics Engine
Physics system with bodies, shapes, and collision detection supporting restitution, friction, and constraints.
Immediate Mode Rendering
Draw shapes directly without creating objects. Reduces pointer usage and manual memory management.
Comprehensive Animation System
Multiple easing functions and wave animations for smooth, professional-looking motion.
Modern CLI Tool
Fast project manager written in V with zero-dependency setup using embedded TCC compiler.
Advanced Input System
Intuitive key and mouse input with predefined shortcuts for arrows, space, and mouse buttons.
Cross-Platform Development
Target Windows, Linux, and Web with consistent APIs and behavior.
Educational Focus
Designed specifically for teaching C programming with safety and simplicity in mind.
Design Principles
Built with educational excellence and practical safety at its core
Stack More, Heap Less
Gama encourages stack allocation in functions for safer memory management, reducing common C pitfalls for beginners.
Your code owns the mainloop, allowing you to control exactly how your game runs without hidden abstractions.
You Have Control
No Global State
Functions can serve as scenes with automatic initialization, destruction, and object management.
Draw shapes directly when needed rather than creating and managing objects, simplifying game logic.
Immediate Mode
Real-World Applications
Gama is not just for games! Perfect for education, visualization, and scientific applications
Game Development
Create 2D games with physics, animation and user input handling using simple C code.
Data Visualization
Build interactive tools to visualize data and algorithms with animated elements.
Scientific Simulations
Develop physics simulations, mathematical visualizations, and educational tools.
Educational Tools
Create interactive applications for teaching programming, math, and science concepts.
Clean & Readable Code
Build games with minimal, easy-to-understand C code
// Interactive physics example with Gama
#include <gama.h>
int main() {
// Initialize with window size and title
gm_init(800, 600, "My Game");
gm_background(GM_BLACK);
// Create a physics body
gmBody player = gm_rectangle_body(1.0, 400, 300, 32, 32);
// Game loop
do {
// Handle input
if (gm_key('U')) player.velocity.y += 5.0; // Move up
if (gm_key('D')) player.velocity.y -= 5.0; // Move down
if (gm_key('L')) player.velocity.x -= 5.0; // Move left
if (gm_key('R')) player.velocity.x += 5.0; // Move right
// Draw elements
gm_draw_body(&player, GM_BLUE);
// Check for exit condition
if (gm_key_pressed('s', 'x')) {
gm_quit();
}
} while (gm_yield());
return 0;
}Powerful CLI Tool
Fast project management with zero dependencies
Ready to Start Building?
Join thousands of students learning game development with Gama's beginner-friendly approach