solar2d ☆
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Description:
Lua-based game engine
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2026.3728@0  |  Tracked Since: Sep 21, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @Solar2D  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: game-development lua cross-platform 2d-engine mobile
Install: brew install --cask solar2d
About:
Solar2D is a cross-platform, Lua-based game engine designed for rapidly building 2D games and apps. It provides a plugin architecture and a real-time simulator for instant code testing. The engine is open-source and focuses on performance and ease of deployment to mobile and desktop platforms.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform deployment (iOS, Android, macOS, Windows)
  • Real-time simulator for instant code iteration
  • Extensible via native plugins and Lua modules
  • Open-source core (Apache 2.0 License)
Use Cases:
  • Developing 2D mobile games for iOS and Android
  • Prototyping game mechanics quickly
  • Building interactive educational or business apps
Alternatives:
  • Godot – Godot offers a dedicated scene system and visual editor, whereas Solar2D relies primarily on a code-driven API.
  • Unity – Unity is a heavier, full-featured 3D engine with a larger asset store, while Solar2D is lightweight and specialized for 2D.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 8, 2026 10:23pm 2026.3728 0 VERSION_BUMP b119d233
Jan 3, 2026 7:27pm 2026.3727 0 VERSION_BUMP 185ad52f
Sep 21, 2025 7:30pm 2025.3723 0 VERSION_BUMP 450567bc
Aug 25, 2025 1:34am 2025.3722 0 VERSION_BUMP 95387842
Aug 13, 2024 8:53pm 2024.3708 0 VERSION_BUMP 7b5f5258
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