A downloadable game engine for Windows, macOS, and Linux

Make more with ct.js,

A free downloadable game engine for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It is loved by game developers, easy to learn, fun to use, and as powerful as you need when stuff gets serious.

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Always free and open-source (MIT license)

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Ct.js is a 2D game-making engine with high-quality documentation, visual tools for asset management, and a smart code editor, all integrated into one IDE.

The engine is good for beginners in game development; it can be used at programming courses, for free. Ct.js also fits more seasoned developers as you can make and publish a game for web and desktop entirely in ct.js.

Ct.js is a free, open-source software released under the MIT license. Create games and other visual projects for free, with no strings attached, and publish them for web and desktop platforms.

Made with ct.js

Welcome to the VOID: You were awakened by your Anabot only to know that the universe is dead. StormCross: Save your colony from a deadly disease! Comigo and the Vacation of Fusion: a relaxing alchemy/exploration game about building personal islands and taking selfies! 🌜🌲 (aka Among the Wolves): 🚁💥 🌜🌲🌲🙋🔥🙆‍🌳🌳🐺 Disposable Magic: After a long adventure you finally face the Evil Sorcerer… Shifted: A relaxing jigsaw puzzle. Take a blanket and a cup of tea.

There are more!

Patrons

Sponsors:

  • Alexandr Chubutkin

Business cats:

  • myOmochi Games

Cats:

  • GAKONS
  • Dēmētrius ille
  • Penny Gautreaux
  • GoofyNerd
  • Space Cat (Космический кот)

Partner — Mini Jam

Mini Jam is an open recurring game jam that is held every two weeks on itch.io.
Join their Discord server or visit their official site!

More information

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ct.js for Windows x64 342 MB
Version 3.2.0 Dec 25, 2022
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ct.js for Windows x86 336 MB
Version 3.2.0 Dec 25, 2022
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ct.js for Linux x64 352 MB
Version 3.2.0 Dec 25, 2022
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ct.js for Linux x32 360 MB
Version 3.2.0 Dec 25, 2022
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ct.js for OSX x64 338 MB
Version 3.2.0 Dec 25, 2022
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ct.js for OSX ARM 323 MB
Version 3.2.0 Dec 25, 2022

Install instructions

Windows: Unpack to any folder and run ctjs.exe. If in trouble, use our web installer.

Linux: Unpack to any folder. Mark ctjs file as an executable (chmod +x ./ctjs). Run ctjs through a terminal or your file manager. We also have an AppImage installer here.

MacOS: Unpack to any folder and run as is. If you're on M1 processor / ARM processor, MacOS may mark ct.js as a damaged file. If it happens, see here on how to fix it.

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