Lit Engine is an open-source high-level game engine made with the speed and portability of C++. It allows you to build 3D experiences with minimal effort, and our intuitive interface will quickly launch you into the development world.

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Lit Engine is in active development. Contributions and feedback are highly appreciated!

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1. Why Lit Engine?

In a world of increasingly complex and bloated game engines, Lit Engine offers a focused and fluid experience. Our mission is to make game development accessible, fast, and fun.

• Built for Speed: Get from an idea to a playable prototype faster. By cutting out unnecessary features, we give you the power to focus on what truly matters: building your game.

• Intuitive by Design: We prioritize a clean and easy-to-understand interface and API. Lit Engine is perfect for everyone, taking their first steps and for veterans who value a straightforward workflow that doesn't sacrifice power.

• Free and Open: Lit Engine is completely free and open, with no hidden costs or royalty fees. We believe powerful game development tools should be available to everyone.

• You Are in Control: We provide the core essentials for 3D game creation without locking you into a rigid ecosystem. This gives you the freedom to build and innovate as you see fit.

2. Quickstart

2.1. Clone the Repository

First, clone the repository and its submodules.

git clone --recurse-submodules --shallow-submodules -j2 https://github.com/luis605/Lit-Engine
cd Lit-Engine

If you cloned without --recurse-submodules, you can fetch them with:

git submodule update --init --recursive --depth 1

2.2. Install, Build, and Run

Linux

# 1. Configure and build the project
mkdir build && cd build
cmake .. -G Ninja
ninja

# 3. Run the engine
ninja run

3. Socials

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4. License

Check LICENSE for more information.