Lua

A popular, lightweight scripting language for embedding and extending games.

Game Engine Support:
Custom engines, Defold
Integration Complexity:
Easy
Pricing Model:
Free
License Type:
Open-source
Key Features:
Simple syntax, Embeddable, Fast execution
Documentation Quality:
Excellent
Learning Curve:
Beginner-friendly
Community Size:
Large: 100K+ users
Trial/Demo Availability:
Yes
Scalability:
Small to Large Teams
Customizability:
Highly Customizable
Integration with Other Tools:
multiple game engines
Ease of Setup:
Easy
Performance:
High performance
Pro 1:
Lightweight and fast
Pro 2:
Easy to learn
Pro 3:
Widely used
Con 1:
Limited standard library
Con 2:
No built-in object orientation
Con 3:
Manual memory management
Website Link:
Documentation Link:
Scripting and Programming
ALL
Description:
A lightweight scripting language for embedding in games and applications.
Game Engine Support:
Custom engines
Scripting and Programming
ALL
Description:
A lightweight scripting language designed for embedding in applications.
Game Engine Support:
Custom engines
Scripting and Programming
ALL
Description:
A cross-platform programming language for creating tools, games, and applications.
Game Engine Support:
Heaps, OpenFL, Custom engines
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