parin 0.0.23

Parin

Parin is a lightweight and beginner-friendly 2D game engine for the D programming language. It focuses on providing a simple foundation for building 2D games.

import parin;

void ready() {
    lockResolution(320, 180);
}

bool update(float dt) {
    drawDebugText("Hello world!", Vec2(8));
    return false;
}

void finish() { }

mixin runGame!(ready, update, finish);

[!WARNING] This is alpha software. Use it only if you are very cool.

Supported Platforms

• PC: Windows, Linux, macOS
• Web

Games Made With Parin

• Clean & Haunted
• Runani
• A Short Metamorphosis

Installation

This guide shows how to install Parin and its dependencies using DUB. While DUB simplifies the process, Parin itself doesn't require DUB.

Parin has the following dependencies:

• Joka: A simple nogc utility library.
• raylib: A simple graphics library.

Installation Steps

Create a new folder and run inside the following commands:

dub init -n
dub run parin:setup

The final line modifies the default app.d and dub.json files, downloads raylib, and creates the necessary folders for Parin to function properly. The following folders will be created:

• assets: This folder is used to store game assets.
• web: This folder is used for exporting to the web.

Once the installation is complete, run the following command:

dub run

If everything is set up correctly, a window will appear showing the message "Hello world!".

Documentation

For an initial understanding, the examples folder can be a good starting point. For a more detailed overview, check the TOUR.md file.

Attributes and BetterC Support

This project offers support for the @safe attribute and aims for good compatibility with BetterC. If you encounter errors with BetterC, try using the -i flag.

Web Support

To export a game to the web, the game must be compatible with BetterC. The web folder contains a helper script to assist with the web export process.

It can be used with DUB by running the following command:

dub run parin:web

Alternative Game Development Libraries

While Parin provides a good game development experience in D, it might not fit everyone's needs. Here are some other notable alternatives to consider:

• raylib-d
• HipremeEngine
• PixelPerfectEngine
• Godot-DLang

Note

I add things to Parin when I need them.

License

The project is released under the terms of the MIT License. Please refer to the LICENSE file.