# leereilly/games

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## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/leereilly/games
- awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/leereilly-games.md

## Topics

`game` `game-development` `game-engine` `gamedev` `games` `html5-games`

## Description

This project is a curated, community-driven repository that serves as a centralized knowledge base for open-source game development. It provides a structured directory of high-quality links, project references, and learning materials designed to assist developers in discovering tools, libraries, and functional game examples.

The collection is maintained through decentralized peer review, allowing contributors to expand the resource list via pull requests. By organizing content into a hierarchical taxonomy, the repository enables users to evaluate different technology stacks, study implementation patterns across various platforms, and access source code for diverse game genres and mechanics.

The directory covers a broad spectrum of game development resources, including frameworks, engines, programming utilities, and various game categories ranging from browser-based and mobile titles to native applications. The information is managed using structured text files that are processed into a navigable web interface.

## Tags

### Miscellaneous Curated Lists

- [Awesome Lists](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/miscellaneous-curated-lists/awesome-lists.md) — Provides a structured collection of high-quality resources for discovery. ([source](https://github.com/leereilly/games#readme))
- [Technical Resource Directories](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/miscellaneous-curated-lists/technical-resource-directories.md) — Serves as a structured directory of high-quality links and references for developers.
- [Game Development Lists](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/miscellaneous-curated-lists/game-development-lists.md) — Acts as a comprehensive curated collection of open-source game development resources.
- [Open Source Project Collections](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/miscellaneous-curated-lists/open-source-project-collections.md) — Provides a public collection of project references maintained for community discovery.
- [Community-Driven Directories](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/miscellaneous-curated-lists/community-driven-directories.md) — Facilitates repository growth and maintenance through decentralized community contributions.

### Development Tools & Productivity

- [Developer Knowledge Bases](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/developer-knowledge-bases.md) — Acts as a centralized repository of technical information and project examples.

### Game Development

- [Game Engines and Frameworks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/game-development/game-engines-and-frameworks.md) — Provides a directory of software libraries and engines used to build interactive games. ([source](https://github.com/leereilly/games#readme))
- [Open Source Game Directories](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/game-development/open-source-game-directories.md) — Facilitates the discovery of community-maintained game projects for architectural study.
- [Game Source Code Collections](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/game-development/game-source-code-collections.md) — Offers access to full source code for various open-source game projects. ([source](https://github.com/leereilly/games#readme))
- [Game Programming Resources](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/game-development/game-programming-resources.md) — Offers learning materials and code examples focused on the implementation of game logic and mechanics. ([source](https://github.com/leereilly/games#readme))
- [Game Technology Selection Guides](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/game-development/game-technology-selection-guides.md) — Provides resources for evaluating and choosing game engines and frameworks.

### Education & Learning Resources

- [Game Programming Curricula](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/education-learning-resources/game-programming-curricula.md) — Provides educational resources for learning game development through practical project examples.