libGDX provides a well-tried and robust environment for rapid prototyping and fast iterations. libGDX does not force a specific design or coding style on you; it rather gives you the freedom to create a game the way you prefer.
Publish your games on Windows, macOS, Linux (including the RPi!), Android, iOS, and HTML5, all with the same code base.
Open Source
libGDX is licensed under Apache 2.0 and maintained by the community. Contribute today!
Feature Packed
libGDX comes with batteries included. Write 2D or 3D games and let libGDX worry about low-level details.
Super Fast
Heavy emphasis is put on avoiding garbage collection for ART/JavaScript by careful API design and the use of custom collections.
Well Proven
libGDX is a well proven and reliable framework with a sound base and documentation. Furthermore, there are plenty of games built on top of libGDX, many of which are open source.
Active Community
Get great support from a very welcoming community of game and application developers or take a look at our extensive third-party ecosystem.
libGDX 1.9.13
Version 1.9.13 of libGDX brings various improvements and fixes. Find out more below!
libGDX has a very active community on various platforms, including Discord, Reddit, StackOverflow and IRC. If you are looking for a place to start, our Discord server is most definitely the right place.
Our community regularly offers game jams for libGDX centered around different themes. These are ideal oppurtunities to get to know both libGDX and our community.