Screwbox

ScrewBox is a minimalist pure Java game engine. If you want to start building your own 2D game without leaving your cozy IDE it might be a fun choice.

Introduction

ScrewBox uses a purely code based approach on creating games to not force you into using a proprietary content editor. As an open-source project, ScrewBox encourages collaboration and feedback. You can use it as-is, modify it or contribute to its development.

Learn more about the ScrewBox game engine at screwbox.dev.

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Getting Started

Getting started with ScrewBox isn't that hard. Learn more in this Getting Started Guide.

public static void main(String[] args) {
  Engine screwBox = ScrewBox.createEngine("Hello World");

  screwBox.environment()
    .enableAllFeatures()
    .addEntity(new Entity()
      .add(new CursorAttachmentComponent())
      .add(new RenderComponent(SpriteBundle.BOX))
      .add(new TransformComponent()));

  screwBox.start();
}

Maven Central

ScrewBox dependencies can be downloaded from Maven Central:

<dependency>
  <groupId>dev.screwbox</groupId>
  <artifactId>screwbox-core</artifactId>
  <version>3.25.0</version>
</dependency>

Libraries used

• JUnit Eclipse Public License 2.0
• Jackson Apache License 2.0
• AssertJ Apache License 2.0
• Mockito MIT License
• Docusaurus MIT License
• Docusaurus Search Local Plugin MIT License

Acknowledgments

The project idea was inspired by Gurkenlabs Litiengine.

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