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SDL Game Engine vs Source SDK

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

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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Source SDK

Source SDK

Development

Source SDK is a free software development kit created by Valve Corporation that allows users to create mods and games using the Source game engine. It includes tools for mapping, modeling, animation, scripting, particles, and more.

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