Game Development Tools For Mac

Apr 18, 2014 In the case of iOS or Mac development, you'll need an iMac or Macbook, Xcode (the development environment) and at least one test device. While it is possible to use the simulator for testing, ultimately you'll want to test your game on an actual device. If you plan on doing any of the creative design yourself, you'll also need software for that.

Create amazing experiences using the powerful suite of game technologies built to harness the full capabilities of Apple platforms. Spanning from high-level to low-level, these technologies offer a wide array of graphics, gameplay and social features to make your titles even better.

ARKit

iOS is the biggest AR platform in the world, allowing you to create unparalleled augmented reality experiences in your games for hundreds of millions people on iPhone and iPad.

Metal

Maximize the graphics and compute potential of your games with Metal, which provides the best access to the GPU on iOS, macOS, and tvOS.

SceneKit

Use this fully featured high-level graphics framework to create 3D animated scenes and effects in your games.

SpriteKit

With SpriteKit, it’s easy to create high-performance, power-efficient 2D games.

ReplayKit

Enable players to share gameplay recordings or broadcast live games to players and viewers online with this easy-to-use framework.

GameplayKit

This framework provides a collection of essential tools and techniques used to implement modern gameplay algorithms.

Model I/O

Integrate physically-based materials, models, and lighting for SceneKit, GameplayKit, and Metal with Model I/O.

Game Center

Take advantage of Game Center, Apple’s social gaming network. Gamers can track their best scores on a leaderboard, compare their achievements, and start a multiplayer game through auto-matching.

Game Controller