What Is a Game Engine?
A game engine is a software framework used to build video games. It provides tools that handle graphics, physics, input systems, and audio.
Instead of building everything from scratch, developers can use an engine to speed up development.
What Game Engines Provide
Most engines include features such as:
- Rendering systems
- Physics simulation
- Audio management
- Input handling
- Asset management
Popular Game Engines
- Unity
- Unreal Engine
- Godot
- GameMaker
Example Game Engine Editor

Game engines allow developers to focus more on gameplay and creativity rather than low-level programming.
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Game Engine