Leadwerks Game Engine
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Spec sheet
- 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
Where Specifiction places it
- Game Engine Software#41 of 928.4