irrlicht

What is irrlicht?

The Irrlicht Engine is a cross-platform, open-source 3D game engine written in C++. It provides high-performance real-time rendering capabilities, utilizing a variety of rendering backends, including Direct3D, OpenGL, and its own software renderers. The engine boasts a wide range of features typical of commercial 3D engines, catering to the needs of game developers and 3D content creators.

Highlights

• Cross-platform support, enabling deployment across diverse operating systems
• Utilizes multiple rendering backends, including Direct3D, OpenGL, and custom software renderers
• Offers a comprehensive set of features comparable to commercial 3D engines
• Supports a large and active community, with numerous enhancements and add-ons available
• Extensive language bindings, allowing integration with a variety of programming languages
• Completely free and open-source, providing a cost-effective solution for developers