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Purpose
LÖVE is a framework for making 2D games in Lua.Read 12 Oct 2026 · love2d.org
Platforms
The site lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS as supported platforms.Read 12 Oct 2026 · love2d.org
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · love2d.org
Support
The site directs users to its forums, Discord server, and subreddit for community help.Read 12 Oct 2026 · love2d.org
Audio
The site includes an example that loads and plays streamed audio.Read 12 Oct 2026 · love2d.org
Bug reports
The site says users can file a bug through GitHub.Read 12 Oct 2026 · love2d.org
Commercial use
The site says LÖVE can be used freely for commercial purposes with no limitations.Read 12 Oct 2026 · love2d.org
Community support
The site directs users to its forums, Discord server, and subreddit for help and community discussion.Read 11 Oct 2026 · love2d.org
Dependencies
The project repository lists SDL3, OpenGL, OpenGL ES, Vulkan, Metal, OpenAL, Lua-family runtimes, and other libraries as dependencies.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Development builds
The repository says unstable builds for some platforms are automatically created after each commit.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Documentation
The site links to a wiki and API documentation for modules including graphics, audio, filesystem, physics, and video.Read 12 Oct 2026 · love2d.org
Downloads
The download section lists LÖVE 11.5, with Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android downloads and iOS source and libraries.Read 12 Oct 2026 · love2d.org
Graphics
The site includes examples for drawing text and images.Read 12 Oct 2026 · love2d.org
Mobile export
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · love2d.org
Open source
LÖVE is free and open-source under the zlib/libpng license.Read 12 Oct 2026 · love2d.org
Open source repository
The public GitHub repository describes LÖVE as a 2D game framework for Lua and links to its wiki documentation.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Price and license
LÖVE costs nothing and is licensed under the zlib/libpng license, which the site says allows commercial use without limitations.Read 11 Oct 2026 · love2d.org
Scripting languages
LuaRead 20 Sep 2026 · love2d.org
Source code model
open_sourceRead 20 Sep 2026 · love2d.org
Stability note
The repository says its main branch is for development of the next major release and should not be considered stable.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported platforms
The site says LÖVE works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.Read 11 Oct 2026 · love2d.org
Target platforms
Windows,macOS,Linux,Android,iOSRead 20 Sep 2026 · love2d.org
Use cases
The site says LÖVE has been used for commercial projects, game jams, and prototyping.Read 12 Oct 2026 · love2d.org

Plans and prices

LÖVE Free Free for commercial use with no limitations Read 12 Oct 2026 · love2d.org

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