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solar2d · v2026.3736

6
8.0

Lua-based game engine

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brew install --cask solar2d
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v2026.3736
5d ago2026.3735→2026.3736
8d ago2026.3734→2026.3735
13d ago2026.3733→2026.3734
15d ago2026.3732→2026.3733
16d ago2026.3731→2026.3732
3mo ago2026.3730→2026.3731
5mo ago2026.3729→2026.3730

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Solar2D is a Lua-based game engine designed for ease of use and rapid iteration, making it ideal for game developers seeking a straightforward solution for cross-platform deployment. It offers a robust scripting environment, extensive community support, and a variety of plugins, catering to those focused on efficient game development.

Solar2D is a game engine used for developing 2D games using Lua scripting.

Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a large community, though some open issues remain.

Community: There is some discussion on Hacker News, with mixed feedback highlighting both strengths and challenges.

Pros

  • + Lua scripting for ease of use and integration
  • + Cross-platform support for various devices
  • + Rapid prototyping capabilities
  • + Active community and regular updates
  • + Permissive MIT license

Cons

  • - No automatic updates available
  • - Some open issues in the GitHub repository

GitHub

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MIT
License
C++Last commit: Mar 9, 2026

Community Mentions

hackernews
Sep 2023 Solar2D is Lua-based game engine focusing on ease of iterations and usage
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Jan 2021 Solar2D Game Engine
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Jan 2021 Apple rejects games using Corona Game Engine
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Sep 2020 Review of Solar2D (Corona SDK) Game Engine
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Jul 2020 Building a Flappy Bird Game Using Solar2D / Corona SDK – Part 1
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown

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