Stellar Forge is the custom game engine that powers R-Type: Reborn, designed from the ground up to support networked gameplay, modern graphics, and advanced game mechanics.
- Project Purpose
- Dependencies & Requirements
- Supported Platforms
- Build Instructions
- Documentation
- Example Games
- Authors & Contact
- Useful Links
Stellar Forge is a custom-built game engine designed to power networked video games, like R-Type: Reborn. It was created to support modern game development techniques, such as multi-threading, network synchronization, and real-time 2D rendering, all while offering flexibility for game designers using the Orion Editor.
This engine allows us to modernize classic games like R-Type by enabling new game mechanics, improved graphics, and optimized performance, while demonstrating best practices in software engineering.
To build and run Stellar Forge, you will need:
- C++ compiler supporting C++17 or later
- SFML (Simple and Fast Multimedia Library) for graphics, audio and input (For the 2D Game Engine)
- CMake for building the project
- Raylib for graphics, audio and input (For the 3D Game Engine)
- GLM (OpenGL Mathematics) for vector and matrix operations
- Conan for managing dependencies
You can install the dependencies using your platform's package manager or follow the official documentation for each tool.
- Windows 10+
- Linux (Fedora, Ubuntu, etc.)
To build Stellar Forge, follow these steps:
- Clone the repository to your local machine.
- Open a terminal and navigate to the project directory.
- Launch the following commands:
./build-windows.ps1- Accept the installation of the dependencies.
- The project will be built in the
builddirectory and the libraries will be copied at the root of the project.
- Clone the repository to your local machine.
- Open a terminal and navigate to the project directory.
- Launch the following commands: (You need to have sudo rights)
sudo ./build-linux.sh- Accept the installation of the dependencies.
- The project will be built in the
builddirectory and the libraries will be copied at the root of the project.
You can find the documentation for Stellar Forge in the R-Type: Reborn repository or in the Documentation repository. You can also find the documentation on the following website: Stellar Forge Documentation. If you have any questions or need help, feel free to reach out to the authors.
Stellar Forge can be used to create a wide range of games, from classic arcade shooters to modern multiplayer experiences. Here are some examples of games that can be built using Stellar Forge:
- Flappy-Bird-Reborn: is a clone of the iconic game named Flappy Bird. Your goal is to survive and avoid the pipes that appears near you. click here to try this game!
- R-Type-Reborn: is a modern reimagining of the classic arcade shoot 'em up, combining nostalgic gameplay with new features and enhancements. click here to try this game!
- Demo Sample 3D Engine: is a simple 3D game engine that demonstrates the capabilities of the Stellar Forge engine 3D. click here to try the demo!
 Marius PAIN |
 Aubane NOURRY |
 Simon GANIER-LOMBARD |
 Axel ECKENBERG |
 Landry GIGANT |