Solar2D
solar2d.com
Lua-based open-source 2D game engine forked from Corona SDK
Alternative to Solarus
ct.js
Ebitengine +9 more
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About Solar2D
Solar2D is a Lua-based 2D game engine focused on ease of iteration and usage. It is a fully open-source fork of the widely used Corona SDK, with development led by a former Corona Labs technical lead engineer, plus plugins and a code exchange.
Published 2026-08-13 · Links checked 2026-09-07
Where Solar2D fits
Solar2D is tagged #game-engine, #lua, #2d, #open-source, #indie. Each tag links to every listed tool that shares it.
- #game-engine — 15 listed tools share this tag, including Solarus, ct.js, Ebitengine
- #lua — 2 listed tools share this tag, including Solarus
- #2d — 8 listed tools share this tag, including Solarus, ct.js, Ebitengine
- #open-source — 106 listed tools share this tag, including Solarus, ct.js, Ebitengine
- #indie — 33 listed tools share this tag
Solar2D is one of 74 Games listed on ToolDock. Also in Games: Cascadeur, Stride, GameAsset.net — see the Games ranking (neutral, stable positions; no paid placement).
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Solar2D alternatives
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Ebitengine
ebitengine.org
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Free open-source no-code game engine for 2D, 3D and multiplayer games
Platforms: iOS · Android · macOS · Windows · Linux
shares #game-engine #open-source #2d · also Games · GDevelop alternatives →
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Frequently asked questions
What is Solar2D?
Solar2D is a game: Lua-based open-source 2D game engine forked from Corona SDK. It is listed on ToolDock with a direct link to its official site.
Is Solar2D free?
Yes — Solar2D is listed as free on ToolDock. Pricing label set at listing time; official pricing page linked where verified — see the official website for current details.
What are the best Solar2D alternatives?
Alternatives to Solar2D listed on ToolDock (matched by shared tags and category) include Solarus, ct.js, Ebitengine, GDevelop, GameMaker. See the full list of Solar2D alternatives.