[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Gaming

game engine

The software framework developers use to build games.

Also known as: game engines

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

A game engine provides the core systems — rendering, physics, audio, and input — that developers build games on, such as Unity or Unreal Engine.

See Unity and Unreal Engine.

Where game engine Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is game engine?

The software framework developers use to build games.

What terms are related to game engine?

Related Gaming terms include AAA, indie.

Related Technical Terms

AAA
AAA describes high-budget games with large production values from major studios. Gaming
indie
Indie describes games made by small independent studios. Gaming
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