MonoGame

Spec sheet

Purpose

MonoGame is a framework for creating cross-platform games.Read 7 Oct 2026 · monogame.net

Free plan

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · monogame.net

Support

The Foundation directs support requests to the community site or development issue tracker.Read 7 Oct 2026 · monogame.net

License

The project is licensed under the Microsoft Public License, except for a few portions of the code.Read 7 Oct 2026 · monogame.net

Founded

2009Read 19 Oct 2026 · monogame.net

Android requirements

Building for Android requires the .NET Android workload, Java 11 JDK, and Android SDK 31.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.monogame.net

Console access

Console support code is in private repositories available to authorized console developers, subject to vendor approval and NDA requirements.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.monogame.net

Console export

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · monogame.net

Content builder

The content builder can automate asset processing, apply custom rules, and integrate with tools, editors, and custom pipelines.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.monogame.net

Content pipeline

MonoGame's content pipeline transforms game assets such as textures, sounds, music, videos, effects, and data into platform-optimized content.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.monogame.net

Desktop support detail

DesktopGL supports Windows, macOS, and Linux from a shared project, but its current implementation does not include VideoPlayer.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.monogame.net

Documentation

The official documentation hub offers a 2D game tutorial, API reference, how-to guides, samples, and a roadmap.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.monogame.net

iOS requirements

Building for iOS requires the .NET iOS workload and the latest Xcode version.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.monogame.net

Languages and editors

Developers can write game code in C# and other .NET languages and use Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, or JetBrains Rider.Read 7 Oct 2026 · monogame.net

Mobile export

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · monogame.net

Open source

The framework is free and open source, and its code is available on GitHub.Read 7 Oct 2026 · monogame.net

Organization

The MonoGame Foundation is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in September 2023 to direct the framework's future and promote game development education.Read 7 Oct 2026 · monogame.net

Scripting languages

C#,F#,Visual Basic and other .NET languagesRead 24 Sep 2026 · monogame.net

Source code model

open_sourceRead 24 Sep 2026 · monogame.net

Supported targets

Publicly documented targets include Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, and Android; console support includes Xbox, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Nintendo Switch.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.monogame.net

Target platforms

Windows,macOS,Linux,Android,iOS,iPadOS,Xbox,PlayStation 4,PlayStation 5,Nintendo SwitchRead 24 Sep 2026 · monogame.net

Visual scripting

NoRead 24 Sep 2026 · monogame.net

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Game Engine Software#14 of 928.8