Surge Engine for Linux

Fun retro platformer & game creator

Overview

Surge Engine is an open-source 2D game engine made for Linux users who want to create retro-style platform games.

This engine is inspired by the classic 16-bit Sonic games from the 1990s, offering a fun way to develop and play side-scrolling jump ’n’ run games.

With Surge Engine, you can build your own games using SurgeScript, a special scripting language designed to help you add custom gameplay features, characters, and enemies.

This lets you make unique game mechanics and bosses that fit your ideas.

The engine supports making games that work on both PCs and mobile devices, so you can share your creations easily.

One example of a game made with this engine is Surge the Rabbit, a side-scroller platform game with exciting levels to explore.

The software encourages creativity and learning about game development, programming, and digital art—all while using free and open-source tools.

While Surge Engine focuses mainly on retro platformer games, it might not support other types of games as well.

Also, there isn’t detailed information on how beginner-friendly the user interface is, which might make it harder for new users to start.

Overall, Surge Engine fits Linux users interested in classic arcade-style games and open-source game development.

It’s a solid option if you want to create 2D platform games with a retro feel and learn coding along the way.

Pros

  • Open-source 2D game engine inspired by classic 16-bit Sonic platformers.
  • Includes SurgeScript, a scripting language to create custom gameplay mechanics and characters.
  • Supports creating games playable on PC and mobile devices, promoting creativity and learning.

Cons

  • No specific categories provided, which may affect discoverability.
  • Limited to retro-style platformers, potentially restricting game genre variety.
  • No detailed information on user interface or ease of use for beginners.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-3.0+
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://opensurge2d.org/issues
Translate
https://opensurge2d.org/appdata/translate.html

Keywords

game action adventure arcade platformer jump'n'run side-scroller retro old-school allegro gamedev engine surge sonic kids 2d

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