nCine
nCine is a free, open-source gaming app for Windows, macOS and Linux. A cross-platform 2D game engine. It has 1,336 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at nCine/nCine.
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- Gaming & emulation
- Actively maintained
About nCine
nCine is a cross-platform 2D game engine with an emphasis on performance. It is written in C++11 but it can optionally be scripted with Lua. It is released under the MIT License and it has been in active development since June 2011.
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What is nCine?
nCine is a free, open-source gaming app for Windows, macOS and Linux. A cross-platform 2D game engine. It has 1,336 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at nCine/nCine.
Is nCine free and open source?
Yes. nCine's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install nCine?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: 2020.05) or the project website.
Is nCine still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 3, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.