irrlicht ☆
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Description:
Realtime 3D engine
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: graphics 3d game-development rendering c++
Install: brew install irrlicht
About:
Irrlicht is a high-performance, open-source 3D rendering engine written in C++. It provides a clean, object-oriented API for creating real-time 3D applications like games and visualizations. Its main value is offering a lightweight, cross-platform solution that balances ease of use with powerful rendering capabilities.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS)
  • High-level API for rapid 3D application development
  • Support for multiple renderers including DirectX and OpenGL
  • Built-in support for common 3D file formats
  • Lightweight with minimal external dependencies
Use Cases:
  • Developing cross-platform 3D games
  • Creating real-time 3D visualizations and simulations
  • Building educational tools with 3D graphics
Alternatives:
  • OGRE – More feature-rich but heavier and more complex
  • Godot – Full game engine vs. focused rendering library
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 4:03pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 26f144da
Sep 14, 2024 9:47am 1 VERSION_BUMP d160287c
Nov 25, 2022 7:28pm 1 VERSION_BUMP f13bbab3
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