Gideros 2026.11 for Mac

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Updated Aug 6, 2026

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Gideros is a game development framework for people who want to write a game once and ship it on many platforms. You code in Lua, a small and fast scripting language, inside Gideros Studio on your Mac, then export the same project to phones, desktops, the web and more. It suits solo developers, small teams and learners who want real published games without a heavy engine.

Key Features

• Lua based development with instant testing on connected devices
• Exports to iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, HTML5 and other platforms
• 2D engine with sprites, particles, physics and rich text support
• 3D support with shaders, lighting and model loading built in
• Plugin system covering ads, in app purchases, storage and more

How to Download

1. Open the official product page and use Download from the official site to get the Mac package.
2. Open the downloaded file and install Gideros Studio on your Mac.
3. Launch Studio, open one of the sample projects, and run it in the player.

System Requirements

Gideros Studio runs on current macOS versions on Macs with Apple silicon and on Intel Macs. Exporting to iOS also needs Xcode, and exporting to Android needs the Android tools on your machine.

FAQs

Is Gideros free?

Yes. Gideros is free and open source, with no royalties and no limits on publishing or selling the games you make with it.

Do I need to know Lua before starting?

Not deeply. Lua is a small language that is quick to pick up, and the sample projects and guides show common game patterns.

Can one project ship on phones and desktops?

Yes. That is the core idea of the framework. You keep one code base and export builds for each platform you target.