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Leadwerks Game Engine

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Product
Leadwerks 5 is a beginner-friendly game development system with learning materials, performance features, and a royalty-free license.Read 11 Oct 2026 · leadwerks.com
Intended users
The engine is designed for beginners, including people with no coding experience, and offers a C++ API for experienced developers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · leadwerks.com
Trial
The maker offers a free time-limited trial version on Steam, but the page does not state its duration.Read 11 Oct 2026 · leadwerks.com
Privacy
The privacy policy says the service may collect contact information and usage data such as IP address, browser details, pages visited, and visit times.Read 11 Oct 2026 · leadwerks.com
Support
The Standard and Pro licenses include Standard support, while the Enterprise license includes Elite Support.Read 11 Oct 2026 · leadwerks.com
License
The maker says users can make any number of commercial games without royalties, install fees, or third-party licenses.Read 11 Oct 2026 · leadwerks.com
Company
Leadwerks Software describes itself as an American owned-and-operated company making 3D development tools for games and VR in entertainment, aerospace, and defense.Read 11 Oct 2026 · leadwerks.com
Console export
NoRead 24 Sep 2026 · leadwerks.com
Enterprise security
Enterprise Edition is described as running locally without requiring outbound telemetry or external verification-server connections, for secure air-gapped environments.Read 11 Oct 2026 · leadwerks.com
Graphics
Leadwerks 5 lists physically based materials integrated with Khronos glTF, environment probes, PBR decals, and customizable post-processing effects.Read 11 Oct 2026 · leadwerks.com
Mobile export
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · leadwerks.com
Multiplayer tools
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · leadwerks.com
Networking integration
The engine lists peer-to-peer networking with Steamworks, voice and text chat, public lobbies, and NAT traversal.Read 11 Oct 2026 · leadwerks.com
Physics and AI
The engine uses Newton Game Dynamics for physics and includes navmesh pathfinding, crowd avoidance, and dynamic navmesh rebuilding.Read 11 Oct 2026 · leadwerks.com
Programming
Leadwerks includes an integrated code editor for editing and debugging scripts, Lua integration, and C++ access to engine functions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · leadwerks.com
Scripting languages
Lua,C++Read 24 Sep 2026 · leadwerks.com
Source code model
closed_sourceRead 24 Sep 2026 · leadwerks.com
Steam integration
The maker says Steamworks is integrated into the engine for publishing games to Steam or as standalone applications.Read 11 Oct 2026 · leadwerks.com
Target platforms
Windows,Linux,Android,iOSRead 24 Sep 2026 · leadwerks.com
Visual scripting
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · leadwerks.com

Plans and prices

Standard License $49.99, paid once Perpetual License Visual Editor · Commercial applications · Royalty-free · Standard support · Splash screen removal · Lua programming · No C++ programming · No military-grade security · No government/military usage Read 11 Oct 2026 · leadwerks.com
Pro License $99.99, paid once Perpetual license Visual Editor · Commercial applications · Royalty-free · Standard support · Splash screen removal · Lua programming · C++ programming · No military-grade security · No government/military usage Read 11 Oct 2026 · leadwerks.com
Enterprise License Price not published Annual subscription Visual Editor · Commercial applications · Royalty-free · Elite Support · Splash screen removal · Lua programming · C++ programming · Military-grade security · Government/military usage · Contact us for price Read 11 Oct 2026 · leadwerks.com

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