A downloadable Nova Game Engine for Windows, macOS, and Linux

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NOVA ENGINE โ€“ BASIC (FREE)

Create games instantly. No setup. No limits to creativity.

NOVA Engine BASIC is a free, beginner-friendly game engine designed to let you build and test games fast. It includes powerful core features like scripting, plugins, and game exporting — all available for free.

๐Ÿš€ What you can do

  • Build 3D scenes with an intuitive editor
  • Move, rotate, and scale objects with precision tools
  • Use ready-made prefabs (trees, houses, vehicles, etc.)
  • Create gameplay using Lua scripting
  • Test your game instantly with Play Mode
  • Export your game as a standalone EXE (Not working)
  • Import your own models, textures, audio, and video

๐ŸŽฎ Built-in systems

  • Default Player Controller (movement + camera)
  • Basic Physics System (collision, rigidbody)
  • Lighting + Skybox system
  • Terrain tools (raise, lower, smooth, paint)
  • UI system (Text, Buttons, Images)
  • Console for debugging

๐Ÿ”Œ Plugin support

  • Install and use plugins
  • Extend the engine with custom systems
  • Add new tools, gameplay features, or UI modules

๐Ÿง  Scripting (Lua)

  • Easy-to-use scripting system
  • Event-based logic:
    • onStart
    • onUpdate
    • onTrigger
  • Script templates included

๐Ÿ’พ Project system

  • Auto-save included (Not working)
  • Undo / Redo support
  • Project management system

โš ๏ธ Notes

  • Some advanced systems and tools may be simplified
  • Designed to be lightweight and beginner-friendly

๐Ÿ’ก Who is this for?

  • Beginners starting game development
  • Indie developers testing ideas
  • Anyone who wants to create games quickly without complex setup

๐ŸŽฏ Goal

Make a game in minutes, not days.

~Discontinued

Community Server: https://discord.gg/sqJT5A7fDe

Download now and start building your first game.

Updated 1 day ago
Published 3 days ago
StatusCanceled
CategoryTool
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
AuthorRaft_bacsi
Tags2D, 3D, Creative, Fantasy, Game engine, No AI
ContentNo generative AI was used

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