# LibGDX

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/libgdx
- **Category:** Game Engines
- **Homepage:** https://libgdx.com
- **Also known as:** libgdx
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26T19:30:06.915Z

## Vioscale score

**42.1 / 100**, confidence 28% (low). Computed 2026-09-01.

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| capabilities | 0 | 0.07844444444444446 | 0 | - |
| repo_stars | 83.1 | 0.026 | 2.2 | ✓ |
| integrations | 31 | 0.07033333333333334 | 2.2 | ✓ |
| dependent_projects | 64.4 | 0.063 | 4.1 | ✓ |
| dev_activity | 26.6 | 0.094 | 2.5 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 31.1 | 0.052 | 1.6 | ✓ |
| security_posture | 0 | 0.073 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 0.136 | 0 | - |
| security_score | 50 | 0.042 | 2.1 | ✓ |
| community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-08-20, [verify at source](https://libgdx.com). Independently observed._

Open source · Free tier

## About

A game development framework written in Java that enables developers to create games for desktop, mobile, and web platforms using a single codebase. The framework prioritizes developer control and performance through careful API design.

_Independently observed._

## Platform & deployment

- **Platforms:** iOS, macOS, Web, Linux, Android, Windows

## Integrations (11)

_Independently observed._

- Google Play Games
- Apple Game Center
- Firebase
- Steamworks
- gameanalytics
- Facebook Graph API
- AdMob
- Box2D
- Bullet Physics
- KryoNet
- Netty

## Release history

| Version | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| [1.14.2](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx/releases/tag/1.14.2) | 2026-06-05 | stable |
| [1.14.1](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx/releases/tag/1.14.1) | 2026-05-18 | stable |
| [1.14.0](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx/releases/tag/1.14.0) | 2025-10-19 | stable |
| [1.13.5](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx/releases/tag/1.13.5) | 2025-05-13 | stable |
| [1.13.1](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx/releases/tag/1.13.1) | 2025-01-08 | stable |
| [1.13.0](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx/releases/tag/1.13.0) | 2024-10-17 | stable |
| [1.12.1](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx/releases/tag/1.12.1) | 2023-11-02 | stable |
| [1.12.0](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx/releases/tag/1.12.0) | 2023-07-02 | stable |
| [1.11.0](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx/releases/tag/1.11.0) | 2022-05-11 | stable |
| [gdx-parent-1.10.0](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx/releases/tag/gdx-parent-1.10.0) | 2021-04-18 | stable |
| [gdx-parent-1.9.14](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx/releases/tag/gdx-parent-1.9.14) | 2021-02-01 | stable |
| [gdx-parent-1.9.13](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx/releases/tag/gdx-parent-1.9.13) | 2021-01-01 | stable |
| [gdx-parent-1.9.12](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx/releases/tag/gdx-parent-1.9.12) | 2020-10-31 | stable |
| [gdx-parent-1.9.11](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx/releases/tag/gdx-parent-1.9.11) | 2020-07-22 | stable |
| [1.0.0](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx/releases/tag/1.0.0) | 2014-04-20 | stable |

_… and 2 earlier release(s)._

## Security & compliance


Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) ([source](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=maven&package_name=com.badlogicgames.gdx%3Agdx&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality.

## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### integrations

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| integrations.count | 11 | [link](https://libgdx.com) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://libgdx.com) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.model | open_source | [link](https://libgdx.com) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://libgdx.com) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.github_stars | 25,337 | [link](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 7,298 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Flibgdx%2Flibgdx) | 2026-08-26 | 85% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | Java | [link](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |

### license

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | [link](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx) | 2026-08-26 | 95% (high) |

### release

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| release.cadence_days | 124 | [link](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx/releases) | 2026-08-26 | 70% (medium) |

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 6 | [link](https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx/pulse) | 2026-08-26 | 65% (medium) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.scorecard | 5 | [link](https://api.securityscorecards.dev/projects/github.com/libgdx/libgdx) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=maven&package_name=com.badlogicgames.gdx%3Agdx&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=maven&package_name=com.badlogicgames.gdx%3Agdx&per_page=100) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |

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