Parin

Parin is a delightfully simple 2D game engine specifically designed for the D programming language. It is crafted to be easy to set up and hackable, providing a robust set of built-in essentials to facilitate game development.

Why Choose Parin?

Parin occupies a unique space between lightweight libraries like raylib and comprehensive engines such as Godot. This engine provides guidance without overwhelming the developer. Key features include:

• Code-driven Design: Flexible gameplay structure allows developers to organize code as they see fit.
• Flexible Abstraction: Offers garbage collection for convenience while allowing manual memory management when desired.
• Modular Foundation: Built primarily on Joka, a portable utility library that can function independently. For example, check out this raylib example.
• All-in-One: Comes with sensible defaults for common development needs, including animation helpers and timers.

Basic Code Example

Here is a simple example demonstrating Parin's functionality:

import parin;

// Called every frame while the game is running.
bool hello(float dt) {
    lockResolution(320, 180);
    drawText("Hello!!!", mouse);
    return false;
}

// Creates a main function that calls the given function.
mixin runDemo!hello;

Major Features

• Pixel-Perfect Physics Engine: Ensures accurate and reliable game physics.
• Flexible Dialogue System: Easily create rich narratives.
• Atlas-Based Animation Library: Streamlined animation processes for improved performance.
• Efficient Tile Map Structures: Optimize game level design with tile maps.
• Simple UI Library: Currently in progress, providing user interface elements.
• Compatible Extras: Integrates with Box2D, Steamworks, ENet, and microui.
• Cross-Platform Support: Works on Web, Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Quick Start Guide

For ease of use, Parin can be initialized with DUB using simple commands:

dub init -t parin
dub run

Documentation

For comprehensive guidance, refer to the examples directory or the cheatsheet for an overview. Further exploration can be achieved via the tour page or by utilizing the DDOX documentation engine.

Community and Ideas

Contributions and ideas for Parin are welcomed. Engage with the community by opening issues or participating in GitHub discussions. Additional resources like single-file D libraries can be added as plugins in the addons folder.

Frequently Asked Questions

• List of Games Made with Parin:
  • Twenty Seconds, Twenty Steps
  • Worms Within
  • More game examples can be found online.
• Multiplayer and Steam Integration: Supports multiplayer game development and has bindings for Steamworks and ENet.

Parin is not merely a wrapper but a standalone engine, making it a suitable choice for both indie and established developers seeking a flexible tool for creating 2D games.