Technologies & SDKs
Discover what middleware and SDKs are used in game development.
Bink Video
25 gamesHigh-performance video codec designed specifically for games, offering excellent compression and fast decoding.
AMD GPU Services
23 gamesLibrary providing access to AMD-specific GPU features and optimizations for game developers.
Ogg Vorbis
23 gamesOpen source, patent-free audio compression format commonly used for game audio.
Chromium Embedded Framework
22 gamesFramework for embedding Chromium-based browsers in applications, often used for in-game UI.
Epic Online Services
22 gamesCross-platform backend services for multiplayer, matchmaking, achievements, and social features.
NVIDIA Nsight Aftermath
22 gamesGPU crash analysis tool that helps developers diagnose and fix GPU hangs and crashes.
NVIDIA DLSS
17 gamesDeep Learning Super Sampling technology that uses AI to boost frame rates while maintaining image quality.
NVIDIA PhysX
15 gamesReal-time physics engine providing rigid body dynamics, soft body simulation, and GPU-accelerated physics.
libcurl
14 gamesMulti-protocol file transfer library used for HTTP requests and network communication.
Discord Game SDK
13 gamesIntegration SDK for Discord rich presence, voice chat, and social features in games.
FMOD
11 gamesProfessional audio middleware for games, providing advanced sound design tools and real-time audio processing.
NVIDIA APEX
11 gamesPhysics-based effects SDK for destruction, clothing simulation, and particle systems in games.
Oodle
11 gamesHigh-performance data compression library optimized for game data and network transmission.
Vivox
10 gamesVoice and text chat service for games, providing low-latency communication and moderation tools.
Qt
9 gamesCross-platform application framework used for game tools, launchers, and UI development.
SDL
9 gamesSimple DirectMedia Layer provides cross-platform access to audio, keyboard, mouse, and graphics hardware.
OpenVR
8 gamesAPI for virtual reality hardware access, providing a common interface for VR headsets and controllers.
Steamworks.NET
7 gamesC# wrapper for the Steamworks API, enabling Steam integration in Unity and .NET games.
Unity Burst Compiler
7 gamesHigh-performance compiler that translates IL/.NET bytecode to optimized native code for Unity games.
Wwise
7 gamesComplete audio middleware solution for games, featuring interactive music systems and advanced sound propagation.
NVIDIA Ansel
5 gamesIn-game photography tool allowing players to capture professional-quality screenshots with filters and super resolution.
Azure PlayFab Party
4 gamesReal-time chat and data communication library for multiplayer games with cross-platform support.
Oculus XR Plugin
4 gamesUnity plugin for Oculus/Meta Quest VR headset integration and features.
OpenAL
4 gamesCross-platform 3D audio API designed for efficient rendering of multichannel positional audio.
Steam Networking
4 gamesValve's networking infrastructure for peer-to-peer and relay-based multiplayer connections via Steam.
Intel Open Image Denoise
3 gamesAI-based denoising library that significantly improves rendering quality by removing noise from ray-traced images.
OpenXR
3 gamesOpen standard for VR and AR applications, providing a unified API across different XR hardware.
Steam Audio
3 gamesSpatial audio solution with physics-based sound propagation, HRTF, and environmental effects.
CriWare
2 gamesComprehensive middleware suite including ADX2 audio and Sofdec video codecs, widely used in Japanese game development.
Greenworks
2 gamesNode.js addon for Steamworks API integration, commonly used in Electron-based games.
Intel XeSS
2 gamesXe Super Sampling is Intel's AI-powered upscaling technology for improved performance and image quality.
iZotope
2 gamesProfessional audio processing technology for noise reduction, voice enhancement, and audio effects.
Java Virtual Machine
2 gamesRuntime environment for Java applications, occasionally used in game development.
Tobii Eye Tracking
2 gamesEye tracking SDK for games, enabling gaze-based interactions and awareness features.
AMD FSR 2
1 gamesFidelityFX Super Resolution 2 uses temporal upscaling to boost performance while maintaining visual quality.