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GLFW vs SDL Game Engine

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

GLFW

GLFW

Development

GLFW is an open-source, cross-platform library for creating windows with OpenGL contexts and receiving input and events. It is commonly used in games, scientific visualization, and other graphics-related applications.

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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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