Projects sharing features with Dusklight

Spritejs is a graphics library and cross-platform 2D graphics engine designed for rendering geometric shapes and sprites across web, desktop, and mobile environments. It functions as a canvas-based sprite framework that manages elements using a document object model for positioning and styling. The project provides a web worker rendering engine that distributes graphic layers to offscreen canvases, preventing main thread blocking. It also includes a server-side graphics generator for producing visual elements and images in non-browser environments. The toolkit covers a broad range of graphic

SpaceCadetPinball is a reverse-engineered, cross-platform port of the classic 3D Pinball - Space Cadet game, rebuilt from the original binary without access to its source code. It functions as an asset-driven pinball emulator that loads the original game data files to recreate the authentic visual and audio experience on modern hardware, preserving the legacy title through binary-to-source porting and reverse engineering. The project distinguishes itself by reconstructing the game's logic through runtime analysis of the original compiled instructions, translating them back into readable C++ c

This project is a cross-platform graphics wrapper and translation layer that implements the OpenGL ES and EGL specifications. It functions as a graphics API bridge, mapping OpenGL ES calls and WebGL content to platform-specific hardware APIs such as Vulkan and Metal to ensure consistent rendering across different operating systems. The system features a shader translation service that validates shading language code and transpiles it into multiple target languages, including HLSL, SPIR-V, and Metal SL. It employs a pluggable backend architecture to select the appropriate hardware rendering AP

DXVK is a graphics compatibility layer that enables Windows-based applications to run on non-Windows operating systems by translating legacy Direct3D instructions into the modern Vulkan API. It functions as a translation library that maps high-level rendering commands to low-level hardware-accelerated primitives, allowing for high-fidelity graphics output across different hardware environments. The project distinguishes itself through a suite of performance optimization strategies designed to maintain frame consistency and reduce latency. By utilizing background shader compilation and multith

devilutionX is an open-source, cross-platform reimplementation of the original Diablo 1 game engine. It is a software framework designed to run the original action RPG logic and mechanics on modern operating systems by rewriting the engine in a current programming language. The project modernizes the legacy experience by adding support for widescreen resolutions, high-definition scaling, and configurable input mapping for various hardware controllers. It also introduces quality-of-life enhancements such as health bars, auto-loot, and tools to modify game speed and combat rules. The engine co

MoltenVK is a Vulkan implementation for macOS that acts as a cross-API graphics wrapper. It serves as a translation layer that maps Vulkan graphics and compute API calls to corresponding Metal commands for execution on Apple hardware. The project enables the translation of Vulkan rendering pipelines to the native Metal framework, allowing cross-platform graphics and compute applications to run on Apple operating systems. This facilitates the porting of games and applications developed for other platforms to macOS. The implementation includes capabilities for advanced graphics feature impleme

This project is a cross-platform game engine and development toolkit designed for creating high-performance 2D and 3D games. It serves as a 3D graphics rendering engine and a web-based game framework that allows applications to be deployed across mobile, desktop, and web environments from a single codebase. The engine features a configurable render pipeline that supports both forward and deferred rendering paths. It utilizes a cross-platform graphics abstraction layer and universal shader translation to ensure consistent visual output across different hardware and platforms. The toolkit incl

OpenLara is an open-source game engine and classic game emulator designed to load and execute original game data files from classic action-adventure titles. It functions as a cross-platform game runtime that enables legacy game assets to run on modern hardware and operating systems. The engine features a deterministic physics system using fixed-point coordinate math to ensure consistent movement and behavior across different hardware environments. The project incorporates a component-based entity system and a data-driven level loading process to reconstruct world geometry and object placemen

UnleashedRecomp is a legacy software modernization project that uses static binary recompilation to enable native execution on Windows and Linux. Its primary purpose is to remove the need for emulation while updating old applications to support modern hardware and high-resolution displays. The project implements a game modding infrastructure that allows for the loading of external assets and custom software tweaks using standardized modification formats. It also includes an achievement tracking system that mirrors original platform notifications and a dedicated menu for monitoring progress.

Julius is a cross-platform game engine and simulation tool designed for the reimplementation of legacy games. It executes original game logic using the original assets while applying modern resolution and interface updates. The engine features a localization framework for integrating community translations of text, audio, and video, and an integrated scenario editor for configuring gameplay rules and resource requirements within map data files. The project covers a broad capability surface including save game management with automated backups, input mapping for diverse keyboard layouts and t

webgl-fundamentals is a comprehensive educational resource and graphics tutorial for learning hardware-accelerated 2D and 3D rendering using the WebGL API. It serves as a structured 3D graphics curriculum and GPU programming reference, guiding users through the graphics pipeline from basic geometry to advanced rendering techniques. The project provides detailed guides on GLSL shader development, including the creation of vertex and fragment shaders. It specifically focuses on the implementation of real-time lighting models—such as directional, point, and spot lighting—and the application of s

Canvas is a headless vector graphics engine and two-dimensional graphics rendering library built on a native graphics library with zero system dependencies for server-side drawing. It provides a programmatic shape construction and manipulation library supporting bezier curves, boolean operations, and native rendering without requiring a display server. The library renders shapes, paths, text, and images onto virtual memory surfaces and off-screen drawing areas for server-side image generation, vector animation rendering, and PDF generation. It supports path boolean operations to compute comp

bgfx is a cross-platform, graphics rendering abstraction layer designed for high-performance applications. It provides a unified interface that maps high-level rendering commands to native graphics APIs, allowing developers to maintain a single codebase that executes consistently across diverse operating systems and hardware architectures. The library distinguishes itself through a multi-threaded command submission model that decouples rendering logic from the main application thread, effectively minimizing CPU bottlenecks. It utilizes a backend-agnostic command buffer and a deferred resource

Leafer UI is a high-performance HTML5 canvas rendering engine and 2D vector graphics library. It utilizes a hierarchical scene tree to manage shapes, paths, and text, providing a toolkit for building interactive canvas applications and expansive infinite canvases. The engine is designed as a cross-platform canvas toolkit that decouples core logic from the drawing API, allowing it to run across web, mobile, server, and mini-program environments. It distinguishes itself by providing specialized tools for interactive graphic editor development, including hit detection, event bubbling, and transf

DiligentEngine is a cross-platform graphics abstraction layer and physically-based rendering engine. It provides a unified interface for executing 3D graphics commands across multiple low-level rendering backends from a single codebase, including a dedicated system for importing 3D assets via the GLTF 2.0 format. The engine features an HLSL shader cross-compiler that allows a single set of shaders to run across different graphics APIs and operating systems. It supports advanced rendering capabilities such as ray-tracing, mesh shaders, variable rate shading, and bindless resources. The framew

maptalks.js is a JavaScript map rendering library and web map interaction framework used to render interactive 2D and 3D geographic data on a web canvas. It functions as a 3D geospatial engine supporting 3DTiles and GLTF formats, a GeoJSON visualization tool, and a spatial analysis library. The project distinguishes itself through high-performance rendering and dynamic geospatial animation, including the ability to simulate traffic flow and execute smooth visual transitions for map elements. It provides comprehensive tools for interactive geometry editing, allowing users to draw and modify ve

OptiScaler is a DirectX graphics middleware and temporal upscaler wrapper designed to intercept graphics API calls. It functions as a system for replacing native temporal anti-aliasing and upscaling technologies with alternative scaling methods and frame generation interop to improve resolution and performance. The project distinguishes itself by enabling modern high-resolution upscaling and frame generation in games built for legacy rendering standards. It includes a framework for importing low-latency graphics plugins and utilizes an interception layer to replace existing frame interpolatio

Graphics is a high-performance graphics engine and rendering infrastructure designed to configure and optimize high-fidelity graphics across diverse hardware and target platforms. At its core, the project provides a scriptable graphics framework that allows developers to write custom render loops and visual passes in C#. The platform enables the development of custom render pipelines and tailored rendering loops using scriptable architectures. It supports graphics pipeline optimization to achieve specialized visual outputs across different gaming platforms. Additionally, the system includes

react-konva is a declarative React canvas graphics library and 2D vector graphics framework. It serves as a rendering engine and interactive canvas toolset that allows for the drawing and management of complex 2D shapes and graphics using a React component model. The library maps reactive component trees to an underlying object-oriented graphics scene graph, enabling the synchronization of visual states with application data. It provides specialized tools for building interactive graphical interfaces, including support for multi-touch gestures, drag-and-drop functionality, and real-time trans

This project is a cross-platform graphics and compute framework that provides a unified, hardware-agnostic abstraction layer for rendering and parallel processing. It enables developers to build high-performance applications that execute consistently across diverse operating systems and hardware backends, including Vulkan, Metal, and DirectX. By mapping high-level graphics commands to native APIs, it serves as a portable foundation for both real-time 3D rendering and general-purpose GPU computing. The framework distinguishes itself through a robust architecture that supports both native deskt

Filament is a real-time physically based rendering engine designed for high-fidelity 3D graphics. It functions as a cross-platform graphics library that provides a unified interface for rendering complex models and materials across desktop, mobile, and web environments. The engine distinguishes itself through a data-oriented architecture that optimizes memory usage and processing speed, alongside a shader-variant system that generates specialized code for specific material and lighting configurations. By abstracting diverse hardware graphics backends, it ensures consistent visual performance

This project serves as a comprehensive educational framework and reference library for mastering high-performance graphics programming and parallel compute resource management. It provides a collection of practical implementations designed to demonstrate the explicit control required by the Vulkan API, covering the fundamental mechanics of modern graphics pipelines and cross-platform hardware interaction. The repository distinguishes itself by focusing on the low-level architectural requirements of modern GPU development, including manual memory allocation, multi-threaded command recording, a

Clay is a header-only layout engine designed for C and C++ applications that computes element positions and dimensions using a declarative box model. By operating as an immediate-mode framework, it calculates interface geometry dynamically on every frame, allowing for the creation of responsive and fluid user interfaces without maintaining persistent state. The library functions as a platform-agnostic tool that decouples layout logic from specific graphics backends. It provides a flexible coordinate system that supports layered elements, such as modals and tooltips, alongside standard documen

This project is a reference library of HLSL shader implementations and source code examples for Unity. It provides a collection of practical samples focused on lighting, coordinate transformations, and rendering passes for 3D graphics. The repository demonstrates the application of 3D rendering mathematics, specifically using vector and matrix calculations to determine light directions and coordinate space transformations. It includes implementations for managing multi-pass rendering pipelines and mapping coordinates between object, world, and view spaces. The material covers foundational gr

ggez is a 2D game framework for the Rust programming language. It provides a hardware abstraction layer for accessing keyboard, mouse, sound, and graphics hardware, alongside a dedicated game loop manager that synchronizes input processing, state updates, and frame rendering for real-time applications. The framework includes a hardware-accelerated rendering engine for drawing sprites, shapes, and text using shader programs. It also features a resource management system that uses a filesystem abstraction to load and manage game assets from physical directories or compressed archives. Addition

Oasis Engine is a web-based game engine and component-based game framework designed for creating real-time interactive 2D and 3D applications for web and mobile platforms. It functions as a real-time 3D renderer and a physics simulation engine capable of producing interactive visual environments. The framework includes a visual scene editor that allows artists and developers to build, layout, and export project scenes through a graphical interface. This system supports visual scene composition and converts these layouts into structured data for runtime reconstruction. The engine's capabiliti

This is a web-based 3D game engine designed for creating high-performance interactive experiences on web and mobile platforms. It functions as a real-time graphics renderer and physics engine, utilizing a component-based scene graph to organize entities and their properties for three-dimensional rendering. The engine includes a visual scene editor that allows for the design of environments through a graphical interface, which then exports these assets as executable code. Its broader capabilities cover real-time graphics rendering for 2D and 3D elements, physical world simulation for object c