fifechan ☆
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Description:
C++ GUI library designed for games
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.1.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 20, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: gui c++ game-development library ui
Install: brew install fifechan
About:
Fifechan is a lightweight C++ GUI library specifically designed for game development and real-time applications. It provides a simple, hardware-accelerated rendering framework that integrates easily with various game engines. Its main value proposition is offering a straightforward solution for creating in-game interfaces like menus, HUDs, and inventory systems.
Key Features:
  • Hardware-accelerated graphics rendering
  • Simple and intuitive C++ API
  • Platform-independent architecture
  • Extensible widget system
  • Low resource footprint
Use Cases:
  • Developing in-game HUDs and menus
  • Creating standalone game launchers
  • Building tools for game modding
Alternatives:
  • Dear ImGui – Immediate mode GUI, better for debugging tools, whereas Fifechan is retained mode suitable for end-user interfaces.
  • Qt – Much heavier and more comprehensive, designed for full desktop applications rather than lightweight game integration.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 20, 2025 6:12pm 0.1.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 70790ee9
Sep 15, 2025 3:23am 0 VERSION_BUMP 71c9beef
Sep 13, 2024 6:18pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5bc78b4c
Jul 27, 2024 7:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7afa1b20
Oct 1, 2023 3:46pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 04791280
Nov 26, 2022 7:55pm 0 VERSION_BUMP bca27de9
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