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DirectX vs SDL Game Engine

A side-by-side look at DirectX and SDL Game Engine. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

DirectX

DirectX

Gaming Software

DirectX is a collection of application programming interfaces (APIs) for handling tasks related to multimedia, especially game programming and video, on Microsoft platforms. It handles tasks like rendering graphics, playing sounds and music, receiving input from controllers, and running multiplayer games.

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SDL Game Engine

SDL Game Engine

Games

The SDL Game Engine is a free, open source game development library that provides low-level access to graphics, audio, input, and other hardware via OpenGL and Direct3D. It is written in C and works across many platforms including Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.

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