CrossEngine

CrossEngine is a software framework designed to facilitate cross-platform game development. Its primary goal is to enable developers to write their game logic once and then deploy it to multiple operating systems and hardware architectures with minimal modifications. This approach aims to reduce development time and costs associated with porting games to different platforms.

The engine typically provides a unified API for accessing common game development functionalities such as graphics rendering, audio playback, input handling, and physics simulation. Developers interact with these features through the CrossEngine's abstraction layer, which then translates these calls into the appropriate native code for the target platform. This abstraction is key to achieving the cross-platform compatibility.

CrossEngine often supports a range of target platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, and sometimes even consoles. While the core game logic is written in a common language, often C++ or C#, platform-specific optimizations or features might still require some level of adaptation. The engine itself is usually composed of various modules, each handling a specific aspect of game development.

The use of a cross-engine can significantly streamline the development process, especially for independent developers or small teams. It allows them to reach a wider audience without the substantial effort of creating separate codebases for each platform. However, it's important to note that the performance and capabilities of a game built with a cross-engine can sometimes be influenced by the engine's own overhead and the degree to which it can leverage native platform features.