A framework for creating 2D games with the Lua programming language. It's free, open-source, and works on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Android and iOS.
Uses two-dimensional "sprites", 2D images created and used on a flat plane, as opposed to the three-dimensional models or environments found in 3D games.
In the style of games made the 8-bit generation of game consoles & computers, or sometimes authentically created to run on original hardware. Common 8-Bit consoles include the Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Master System, and the Commodore 64
Projects tagged with the following aliases will automatically show up on this page:
8bit
Shoot 'Em Up or shmup games are a subset of shooter games where the player continually moves forward while waves of enemies enter the screen. Both shooting and dodging are critical to advancing. See also Bullet Hell.
Projects tagged with the following aliases will automatically show up on this page:
shmup
Explore games made with LÖVE tagged 2D, 8-Bit and Shoot 'Em Up on itch.io · Sell your games made with LÖVE on itch.io to have them show up here.
Subscribe for game recommendations, clips, and more