Solarus
www.solarus-games.org
Lightweight free and open-source 2D game engine with a graphical editor
Alternative to Solar2D
ct.js
Ebitengine +9 more
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About Solarus
Solarus is a lightweight, multiplatform, free and open-source 2D game engine written in C++ with a Lua API. It includes a graphical game editor and launcher, and hosts a library of games made by its community.
Published 2026-08-13 · Links checked 2026-09-07
Where Solarus fits
Solarus is tagged #game-engine, #2d, #lua, #open-source. Each tag links to every listed tool that shares it.
- #game-engine — 15 listed tools share this tag, including Solar2D, ct.js, Ebitengine
- #2d — 8 listed tools share this tag, including Solar2D, ct.js, Ebitengine
- #lua — 2 listed tools share this tag, including Solar2D
- #open-source — 106 listed tools share this tag, including Solar2D, ct.js, Ebitengine
Solarus 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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Solarus alternatives
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Ebitengine
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Frequently asked questions
What is Solarus?
Solarus is a game: Lightweight free and open-source 2D game engine with a graphical editor. It is listed on ToolDock with a direct link to its official site.
Is Solarus free?
Yes — Solarus 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 Solarus alternatives?
Alternatives to Solarus listed on ToolDock (matched by shared tags and category) include Solar2D, ct.js, Ebitengine, GDevelop, GameMaker. See the full list of Solarus alternatives.