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Torque2D is a powerful, open-source C++ engine built on proven Torque technology. This legendary engine has powered hundreds of games by professionals and hobbyists alike. Completely free and MIT-licensed, Torque2D pairs raw rendering and physics power with a growing suite of visual editors — so you spend your time building games, not fighting your tools. Backed by a resilient community, Torque2D has what you need for your next hit game!
Develop With Power
Built on proven Torque technology, Torque2D is a powerful C++, OpenGL game engine with a fast batch renderer, Box2D physics, and spectacular particle effects. Early Access 4 builds natively on six platforms — Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the browser via WebAssembly.
Create Rapidly
Spin up new ideas fast with a library of ready-made modules and a Project Manager. Learn by example from PlanetX, a complete twin-stick demo game that ships with the engine — and a prescriptive TorqueScript style guide to match.
Craft With Tools
Rocket Edition is all about the tools! A full GUI Editor — control palette, undo/redo, themes and custom cursors — now sits alongside an Asset Manager with a purpose-built inspector and animation editor for every asset. New tools arrive with each major update until we reach escape velocity!
A Word On Community...
Like its 3D big brother, Torque2D is now developed by the community. Together, we decide what happens next. You're welcome — encouraged, really — to jump in and get involved. Or, if you like solitude, work alone. We'll be here to help if you need us.
Features
- Powerful Asset Management System
- Full GUI Editor with Themes and Custom Cursors
- Per-asset Inspectors and a Dedicated Animation Editor
- Flexible Module System
- 2D Physics using Box2D
- Re-imagined User Interface Classes
- Fast Batch Rendering System
- Spectacular Particle Effects
- Distance-based Audio using OpenAL
- Easy-to-read Documentation
- Simple 2D Lighting
- Skeleton and Joints System
- Object-to-object Messaging System
- Six Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and Web (WebAssembly)
- Tilemap Support using Composite Sprites
- Easy-to-use Scripting
- Static Sprites, Animated Sprites, Text Sprites, and More
- Advanced Camera Controls
- Undying Community Support
There's more, but you get the idea. Torque2D has been around in some form for the last two decades. Over the years, features have been added to handle every imaginable game. With the Rocket Edition, that legacy of development continues!
