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SFML

SFML provides a simple interface to the various components of your PC, to ease the development of games and multimedia applications. It is composed of five modules: system, window, graphics, audio and network.

Some of the top features or benefits of SFML are: User-Friendly API, Cross-Platform Support, Module-Based, Hardware Acceleration, and Community and Documentation. You can visit the info page to learn more.

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Best SFML Alternatives & Competitors in 2025

The best SFML alternatives based on verified products, community votes, reviews and other factors.
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  1. 24

    Cross-platform, open-source game development library in C.

    Open Source

    /raylib-alternatives
  2. 31

    Allegro 4 and Allegro 5 are cross-platform, libraries mainly aimed at video game and multimedia...

    /allegro-alternatives
  3. 26

    Simple DirectMedia Layer is a cross-platform multimedia library designed to provide low level...

    Open Source

    /sdl-alternatives
  4. 21

    Feature-packed 2D and 3D open source game engine.

    Open Source

    /godot-engine-alternatives
  5. 20

    Vulkan is a new generation graphics and compute API that provides high-efficiency, cross-platform access to modern GPUs used in a wide variety of devices from PCs and consoles to mobile phones and embedded platforms.

    Open Source

    /vulkan-alternatives
  6. 24

    Libgdx is a Java game development framework that provides a unified API that works across all...

    Open Source

    /libgdx-alternatives
  7. 18

    WebGL is a JavaScript API for rendering interactive 3D computer graphics and 2D graphics within any compatible web browser.

    /webgl-alternatives
  8. 15

    MonoGame is an open source implementation of the Microsoft XNA 4 Framework.

    Open Source

    /monogame-alternatives
  9. 20

    GLFW is an Open Source, multi-platform library for OpenGL, OpenGL ES and Vulkan development on the...

    Open Source

    /glfw-alternatives
  10. 10

    The easiest 2D and isometric HTML5 engine to make amazing web games and apps. Free and open source.

    /wade-alternatives
  11. 11

    The multiplatform game creation tools for everyone.

    Open Source

    /unity-alternatives
  12. 16

    A platform independent 2d game programming framework for c/c++ programmers with least possible...

    /sdl-game-engine-alternatives
  13. 10

    Unreal Engine 4 is a suite of integrated tools for game developers to design and build games, simulations, and visualizations.

    /unreal-engine-alternatives
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