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Description

Choose from a variety of plugins that enhance the Corona framework, adding functionalities such as in-app advertisements, analytics, and multimedia capabilities, among others. With just a single code base, you can create applications for mobile devices, desktops, and connected TVs. Corona accelerates your development workflow, allowing you to modify your code, save your updates, and view the changes immediately in the instant-update simulator. Once you're prepared to test your application on actual devices, you only need to build and deploy it once; thereafter, your code and assets will update automatically across your local network, making it feel almost magical. From incredibly fast OpenGL graphics to the nimble scripting capabilities of Lua, Corona is designed to optimize performance at every foundational level. As your applications are compiled automatically at the time of building, they are tailored for both efficiency and stability. Furthermore, the source code of Corona is now accessible to developers, enabling them to add the features they require and even return enhancements to the core product, fostering a collaborative development environment. This open-source approach not only encourages innovation but also strengthens the community around the framework.

Description

Gideros is an open-source and free framework designed for cross-platform game development, allowing developers to craft high-performance 2D games using the Lua programming language. It streamlines the testing process on actual devices via Wi-Fi, removing the need for time-consuming export or deployment steps. Constructed with C/C++ and OpenGL, Gideros guarantees that games operate at native speeds, maximizing the potential of both CPUs and GPUs. The framework is easily extensible through plugins, which enable developers to incorporate pre-existing code written in C, C++, Java, or Objective-C, and connect it to Lua seamlessly. Gideros features its own class system aligned with standard object-oriented programming conventions, promoting clean, modular, and reusable code. The all-encompassing development environment consists of a lightweight IDE, players compatible with desktops and devices, as well as tools for texture packing and font creation. Gideros is compatible with various platforms, such as Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and HTML5, ensuring that developers can reach a broad audience with their games. This versatility makes Gideros an appealing choice for indie developers and small studios aiming to produce engaging gaming experiences.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Android No 
Apple iOS No 
Apple iPadOS No 
C No 
C++ No 
HTML No 
Java No 
Lua No 
Objective-C No 
Quest for Business No 
Ubuntu No 
WebAssembly No 
WebGL No 
Windows 11 No 

Integrations

Android Yes 
Apple iOS Yes 
Apple iPadOS Yes 
C Yes 
C++ Yes 
HTML Yes 
Java Yes 
Lua Yes 
Objective-C Yes 
Quest for Business Yes 
Ubuntu Yes 
WebAssembly Yes 
WebGL Yes 
Windows 11 Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Corona Labs

Founded

2008

Country

United States

Website

coronalabs.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Gideros

Website

www.gideros.rocks/

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