cocos2dx is a Windows platform for developing mobile and desktop games. It is one of the most popular engines in the world that was used to create such popular titles as Angry Birds, Clash of Clans and Bad Piggies.

Development tools

The integrated physics engine allows you to easily simulate interactions between separate objects. It is possible to render high quality 2D graphics. Additionally, there are instruments for integrating music and sound effects into the game.

Like in MonoGame, users can design dialogue interfaces with multiple buttons and menus. An option to enable multiplayer mode is provided as well. Moreover, the framework contains tools for creating visual effects and complex tiled maps.

There is a large selection of third party plugins available online. They allow you to add new features and functionality to the platform.

Testing

It is recommended to debug and optimize the code before compilation. Users are able to test new assets to quickly find and fix any bugs.

You can upload a beta version of the game to the official cloud server and share it with other people. There are instruments for gathering feedback to improve the code.

Features

free to download and use;
helps developers create games for a wide range of mobile and desktop platforms;
there is a rendering engine for generating 2D graphics;
you can test the game to identify and resolve potential issues before publishing;
compatible with modern versions of Windows.