Reference Library

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	inkwave (opens in a new tab)	94	Verified	3D shooter	MIT (permissive)	clear	88%	–	Study	475	2026-10-09
Note MIT (LICENSE). README says sounds and graphics are generated in code. Asset license Procedural, no asset files Engine / build Three.js / npm Use as Study Repo https://github.com/jaydendavisnc/inkwave Checked 2026-10-09
	godot-open-rpg (opens in a new tab)	93	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	clear	85%	–	Study	3.0k	2026-05-01
Note MIT (LICENSE). CREDITS.md lists external assets, all CC0 in the entries read. Asset license Credited CC0 (Kenney, Zane Little) Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/gdquest-demos/godot-open-rpg Checked 2026-10-09
	raylib-intro-course (opens in a new tab)	93	Verified	Engine / starter kit	zlib (permissive)	clear	95%	–	Study	403	2026-08-13
Note zlib licence confirmed for this raylib teaching course; its small lesson resources come with the course and raylib builds for the web. Asset license Lesson images, fonts and sounds distributed with the zlib-licensed course. Engine / build Raylib / Make Use as Study Repo https://github.com/raysan5/raylib-intro-course Checked 2026-10-09
	tidewright (opens in a new tab)	92	Verified	Sandbox	MIT (permissive)	clear	88%	–	Study	76	2026-08-06
Note MIT (LICENSE). README says sounds and graphics are generated in code. Asset license Procedural, no asset files Engine / build WebGL / npm Use as Study Repo https://github.com/winchxyz/tidewright Checked 2026-10-09
	GameDemo (opens in a new tab)	91	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	clear	85%	–	Study	629	2026-10-06
Note MIT (LICENSE). README credits Kenney/CC0 packs. Asset license Credited CC0 (Kenney etc.) Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/chickensoft-games/GameDemo Checked 2026-10-09
	NotBlox (opens in a new tab)	91	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	clear	92%	–	Study	184	2026-06-07
Note MIT confirmed; it is already a Three.js browser game, with models from Kenney and Quaternius (CC0) hosted in a separate assets repo. Asset license Models and maps from Kenney and Quaternius (CC0), hosted in the separate Notblox-Assets repo. Engine / build Three.js / npm Use as Study Repo https://github.com/iErcann/NotBlox Checked 2026-10-09
	claude-zombies (opens in a new tab)	89	Verified	3D shooter	MIT (permissive)	clear	85%	🤖 CTF·Wave +2	Foundation	–	2026-07-27
Note MIT confirmed from LICENSE text. Measured by shallow clone: 38,585 lines, 149 code files, 0 asset files. Port 85% derived from build/CDN/network/size (npm build). Bots/modes are keyword hits, not played. Asset license Procedural: no asset files (measured by clone) Engine / build Three.js / npm (Vite) Use as Foundation Measured 38,585 lines in 149 code files; 0 asset files (0.0 MB); npm build; deps: @cloudflare/workers-types, @eslint/js, @playwright/test, @types/node, @types/three, @vitest/coverage-v8 +9 Offline No CDN refs found; needs npm build Bots / modes Bots: yes; path-finding: no; modes: CTF, Wave, Surv, Bomb (keyword hits, not played) Repo https://github.com/justinw916-sketch/claude-zombies Checked 2026-10-09
	TheSeeker (opens in a new tab)	88	Verified	Platformer	MIT OR Apache-2.0 (permissive)	clear	75%	–	Study	110	2026-05-11
Note Code is MIT or Apache-2.0, project-owned assets are CC BY 4.0 and fonts are OFL 1.1; Bevy can target WebAssembly. Asset license Game assets CC BY 4.0 unless noted; Tektur and other fonts SIL OFL 1.1. Engine / build Bevy / Cargo Use as Study Repo https://github.com/TheSeekerGame/TheSeeker Checked 2026-10-09
	BoomerShooter (opens in a new tab)	88	Verified	3D shooter	MIT (permissive)	clear	85%	–	Study	34	2026-07-19
Note MIT (LICENSE.md). README credits Kenney/CC0 packs. Asset license Credited CC0 (Kenney etc.) Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/bearlikelion/BoomerShooter Checked 2026-10-09
	Horde_Survival_3D_Godot (opens in a new tab)	88	Verified	Top-down shooter	MIT (permissive)	clear	97%	–	Study	5	2026-10-07
Note MIT confirmed; models and audio are Kenney and KayKit CC0, and the repo already has a Godot web export and Pages deploy. Asset license Kenney and KayKit CC0 models, weapons and skybox (docs/ASSET_CREDITS.md); SFX procedural. Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/mohsen-niksirat/Horde_Survival_3D_Godot Checked 2026-10-09
	Claude-of-Duty (opens in a new tab)	87	Verified	3D shooter	MIT (permissive)	clear	88%	–	Study	3.5k	2026-07-25
Note MIT (LICENSE). README says every texture, mesh and sound is generated. Uses the Call of Duty name/theme: rename before shipping. Asset license Procedural, no art assets Engine / build Three.js / npm Use as Study Repo https://github.com/mshumer/Claude-of-Duty Checked 2026-10-09
	template-webpack (opens in a new tab)	87	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	88%	–	Foundation	1.2k	2026-04-10
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Phaser / npm Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/phaserjs/template-webpack Checked 2026-10-09
	raylib-games (opens in a new tab)	87	Verified	Engine / starter kit	zlib (permissive)	unknown	92%	–	Foundation	847	2026-08-13
Note zlib (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Raylib / Make Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/raysan5/raylib-games Checked 2026-10-09
	Raylib-CPP-Starter-Template-for-VSCODE (opens in a new tab)	87	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	92%	–	Foundation	800	2026-04-25
Note MIT (LICENSE.txt). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Raylib / Make Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/educ8s/Raylib-CPP-Starter-Template-for-VSCODE Checked 2026-10-09
	raylib-game-template (opens in a new tab)	87	Verified	Engine / starter kit	zlib (permissive)	unknown	92%	–	Foundation	711	2026-08-13
Note zlib (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Raylib / Make Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/raysan5/raylib-game-template Checked 2026-10-09
	odin-raylib-hot-reload-game-template (opens in a new tab)	87	Verified	Engine / starter kit	zlib (permissive)	unknown	92%	–	Foundation	629	2026-08-08
Note zlib (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Raylib Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/karl-zylinski/odin-raylib-hot-reload-game-template Checked 2026-10-09
	raylib-cpp-starter (opens in a new tab)	87	Verified	Engine / starter kit	zlib (permissive)	clear	90%	–	Study	106	2026-01-19
Note zlib licence confirmed; this is a raylib C++ starter template with no game assets. Asset license No game assets; template only. Engine / build Raylib / Make Use as Study Repo https://github.com/CapsCollective/raylib-cpp-starter Checked 2026-10-09
	brotato-mini (opens in a new tab)	87	Verified	Top-down shooter	MIT (permissive)	clear	92%	–	Study	2	2026-09-08
Note MIT confirmed; sprites and fonts are Kenney CC0 and the other art is procedurally generated. Asset license Kenney Tiny Dungeon sprites and Kenney fonts CC0; bullets, floor and icons procedural (assets/CREDITS.md). Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/BLXCKBXXST/brotato-mini Checked 2026-10-09
	server-survival (opens in a new tab)	86	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	88%	–	Study	6.4k	2026-10-08
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Three.js / npm Use as Study Repo https://github.com/pshenok/server-survival Checked 2026-10-09
	Godot-Game-Template (opens in a new tab)	86	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Foundation	1.7k	2026-09-10
Note MIT (LICENSE.txt). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/Maaack/Godot-Game-Template Checked 2026-10-09
	Metroidvania-System (opens in a new tab)	86	Verified	Platformer	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Foundation	1.6k	2026-10-07
Note MIT (LICENSE.txt). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/KoBeWi/Metroidvania-System Checked 2026-10-09
	SadConsole (opens in a new tab)	86	Verified	Roguelike	MIT (permissive)	unknown	80%	–	Foundation	1.4k	2026-09-25
Note MIT (LICENSE.md). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build MonoGame / dotnet Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/Thraka/SadConsole Checked 2026-10-09
	libtcod (opens in a new tab)	86	Verified	Roguelike	BSD-3-Clause (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Foundation	1.2k	2026-10-06
Note BSD-3-Clause (LICENSE.txt). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Custom (C) / Make Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/libtcod/libtcod Checked 2026-10-09
	godot-game-template (opens in a new tab)	86	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Foundation	990	2026-06-21
Note MIT (license file via API). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/crystal-bit/godot-game-template Checked 2026-10-09
	LambdaHack (opens in a new tab)	86	Verified	Roguelike	BSD-3-Clause (permissive)	unknown	90%	–	Foundation	664	2026-09-14
Note BSD-3-Clause (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build SDL2 / Cabal Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/LambdaHack/LambdaHack Checked 2026-10-09
	godot-3-demos-2022 (opens in a new tab)	86	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	clear	92%	–	Study	423	2025-10-06
Note Code is MIT and art and audio are CC BY 4.0 credited to GDQuest; these Godot 3 demos export to the web easily. Asset license Images and audio CC BY 4.0 (attribute GDQuest and contributors). Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/gdquest-demos/godot-3-demos-2022 Checked 2026-10-09
	principia (opens in a new tab)	86	Verified	Sandbox	BSD-3-Clause (permissive)	clear	50%	–	Study	420	2026-09-23
Note BSD-3-Clause (Bithack AB) covers the whole repo, including the data folder; it is SDL2 plus OpenGL ES, with no web build yet. Asset license No separate asset licence; data/ falls under the repo BSD-3-Clause licence. Engine / build SDL2 Use as Study Repo https://github.com/Bithack/principia Checked 2026-10-09
	airplanes (opens in a new tab)	86	Verified	2D shooter	MIT (permissive)	clear	78%	–	Study	325	2024-11-03
Note MIT (LICENSE). README credits Kenney/CC0 packs. Asset license Credited CC0 (Kenney etc.) Engine / build Ebitengine / Go Use as Study Repo https://github.com/m110/airplanes Checked 2026-10-09
	TopHat-Shooter (opens in a new tab)	86	Verified	Top-down shooter	Apache-2.0 (permissive)	clear	78%	–	Study	7	2026-10-06
Note Apache-2.0 (LICENSE). README says sounds and graphics are generated in code. Asset license Procedural, no asset files Engine / build Raylib (Nim) / Nimble Use as Study Repo https://github.com/Paycei/TopHat-Shooter Checked 2026-10-09
	null-sector (opens in a new tab)	86	Verified	3D shooter	MIT (permissive)	clear	85%	🤖 Wave·Surv +1	Study	–	2026-10-09
Note MIT confirmed from LICENSE text. Measured by shallow clone: 19,002 lines, 3 code files, 0 asset files. Port 85% derived from build/CDN/network/size (20 CDN refs to vendor). Bots/modes are keyword hits, not played. Asset license Procedural: no asset files (measured by clone) Engine / build Three.js / no build Use as Study Measured 19,002 lines in 3 code files; 0 asset files (0.0 MB); no build step; deps: none Offline 20 CDN refs (vendor three.js to run offline); no build step Bots / modes Bots: yes; path-finding: yes; modes: Wave, Surv, Bomb (keyword hits, not played) Repo https://github.com/zwkwwwwww/null-sector Checked 2026-10-09
	The-Powder-Toy (opens in a new tab)	85	Verified	Sandbox	GPL-3.0 (copyleft)	clear	85%	–	Study	5.4k	2026-10-09
Note GPL-3.0 confirmed; the game has almost no art or audio assets, and its bundled libraries are all permissive or GPL-compatible. Asset license Minimal built-in assets (font, icons) under GPL; third-party libraries listed in README. Engine / build SDL2 Use as Study Repo https://github.com/The-Powder-Toy/The-Powder-Toy Checked 2026-10-09
	bonsai (opens in a new tab)	85	Verified	Sandbox	WTFPL (permissive)	unknown	75%	–	Foundation	1.4k	2026-10-05
Note WTFPL (LICENSE). LICENSE text matches WTFPL (permissive); assets ship as release binaries, license not stated. Asset license Assets via separate release download Engine / build Custom (OpenGL) Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/scallyw4g/bonsai Checked 2026-10-09
	Rotten-Soup (opens in a new tab)	85	Verified	Roguelike	GPL-3.0 (copyleft)	clear	97%	–	Study	406	2026-07-01
Note GPL-3.0 confirmed and it already runs in the browser; tiles come from the DawnLike tileset, which needs attribution. Asset license DawnLike tileset (CC BY 4.0, attribution required); maps and data under GPL-3.0. Engine / build PixiJS / npm Use as Study Repo https://github.com/Larkenx/Rotten-Soup Checked 2026-10-09
	BulletUpHell (opens in a new tab)	85	Verified	2D shooter	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Foundation	368	2026-05-13
Note MIT (LICENSE.md). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/Dark-Peace/BulletUpHell Checked 2026-10-09
	template-react-ts (opens in a new tab)	85	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	88%	–	Foundation	202	2026-04-21
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Phaser / npm Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/phaserjs/template-react-ts Checked 2026-10-09
	template-vite-ts (opens in a new tab)	85	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	88%	–	Foundation	196	2026-04-21
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Phaser / npm Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/phaserjs/template-vite-ts Checked 2026-10-09
	Midless (opens in a new tab)	85	Verified	Sandbox	MIT (permissive)	unknown	92%	–	Foundation	140	2026-10-02
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Raylib Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/Sirvoid/Midless Checked 2026-10-09
	raylib-gamejam-template (opens in a new tab)	85	Verified	Engine / starter kit	zlib (permissive)	unknown	92%	–	Foundation	99	2026-08-13
Note zlib (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Raylib / Make Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/raysan5/raylib-gamejam-template Checked 2026-10-09
	sentaur-survivors (opens in a new tab)	85	Verified	Top-down shooter	Apache-2.0 (permissive)	clear	68%	–	Study	18	2026-08-21
Note Apache-2.0 (LICENSE). README: code, art and SFX Apache-2.0; music track CC BY 4.0 (needs credit). Asset license Apache-2.0 art/sfx; music CC BY 4.0 Engine / build Unity / Unity project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/getsentry/sentaur-survivors Checked 2026-10-09
	Microverse (opens in a new tab)	84	Verified	Sandbox	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Study	2.5k	2026-04-10
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot Use as Study Repo https://github.com/KsanaDock/Microverse Checked 2026-10-09
	k8sgames (opens in a new tab)	84	Verified	Engine / starter kit	Apache-2.0 (permissive)	unknown	88%	–	Study	1.4k	2026-04-28
Note Apache-2.0 (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Three.js / npm Use as Study Repo https://github.com/rohitg00/k8sgames Checked 2026-10-09
	godot-xr-template (opens in a new tab)	84	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Foundation	216	2026-10-08
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/GodotVR/godot-xr-template Checked 2026-10-09
	godot-2d-topdown-template (opens in a new tab)	84	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Foundation	191	2026-09-07
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/stesproject/godot-2d-topdown-template Checked 2026-10-09
	template-react (opens in a new tab)	84	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	88%	–	Foundation	154	2026-04-21
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Phaser / npm Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/phaserjs/template-react Checked 2026-10-09
	template-nextjs (opens in a new tab)	84	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	88%	–	Foundation	153	2026-04-21
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Phaser / npm Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/phaserjs/template-nextjs Checked 2026-10-09
	template-vite (opens in a new tab)	84	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	88%	–	Foundation	138	2026-04-29
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Phaser / npm Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/phaserjs/template-vite Checked 2026-10-09
	wglt (opens in a new tab)	84	Verified	Roguelike	MIT (permissive)	unknown	88%	–	Foundation	67	2026-07-23
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build TypeScript / npm Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/codyebberson/wglt Checked 2026-10-09
	ink-rush (opens in a new tab)	84	Verified	3D shooter	MIT (permissive)	clear	70%	🤖 Bomb	Study	–	2026-09-25
Note MIT confirmed from LICENSE text. Measured by shallow clone: 4,581 lines, 19 code files, 0 asset files. Port 70% derived from build/CDN/network/size (npm build, 3 CDN refs to vendor, network code). Bots/modes are keyword hits, not played. Asset license Procedural: no asset files (measured by clone) Engine / build Three.js / npm (Vite) Use as Study Measured 4,581 lines in 19 code files; 0 asset files (0.0 MB); npm build; deps: @types/three, peerjs, playwright, three, typescript, vite Offline 3 CDN refs (vendor three.js to run offline); needs npm build Bots / modes Bots: yes; path-finding: no; modes: Bomb (keyword hits, not played) Repo https://github.com/hwkim3330/ink-rush Checked 2026-10-09
	teeworlds (opens in a new tab)	83	Verified	Engine / starter kit	zlib (permissive)	clear	60%	–	Study	2.6k	2025-07-12
Note Code is under the zlib licence; everything in data and datasrc is CC BY-SA 3.0, except the font, which has its own licence. Asset license license.txt: all content under data/ and datasrc/ is CC BY-SA 3.0; font has its own licence. Engine / build SDL2 / CMake Use as Study Repo https://github.com/teeworlds/teeworlds Checked 2026-10-09
	godot-gamejam (opens in a new tab)	83	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Study	812	2026-08-19
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/bitbrain/godot-gamejam Checked 2026-10-09
	zircon (opens in a new tab)	83	Verified	Roguelike	Apache-2.0 (permissive)	unknown	68%	–	Foundation	795	2026-06-24
Note Apache-2.0 (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Kotlin Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/Hexworks/zircon Checked 2026-10-09
	pillar-valley (opens in a new tab)	83	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	88%	–	Study	772	2026-05-26
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Three.js / npm Use as Study Repo https://github.com/EvanBacon/pillar-valley Checked 2026-10-09
	sdl-sopwith (opens in a new tab)	83	Verified	2D shooter	GPL-2.0 (copyleft)	clear	95%	–	Study	118	2026-09-28
Note GPL-2.0 confirmed; graphics are built into the code and the repo already ships an Emscripten web build script. Asset license Graphics and sounds generated in code under GPL-2.0; no separate asset files. Engine / build SDL2 / CMake Use as Study Repo https://github.com/fragglet/sdl-sopwith Checked 2026-10-09
	operation-ironhold (opens in a new tab)	83	Verified	3D shooter	MIT (permissive)	unknown	88%	🤖	Study	100	2026-10-08
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Three.js / npm Use as Study Measured 7,153 lines in 5 code files; 4 asset files (0.8 MB); no build step; deps: none Offline 2 CDN refs (vendor three.js to run offline); no build step Bots / modes Bots: yes; path-finding: yes; modes: none found. Bots and AI states read in code (patrol, alert, combat, cover, flank). Single mode upstream: the CTF/Wave keyword hits were incidental. Repo https://github.com/StarKnightt/operation-ironhold Checked 2026-10-09
	hydracastlelabyrinth (opens in a new tab)	83	Verified	Platformer	GPL-2.0 (copyleft)	clear	98%	–	Study	96	2026-08-11
Note GPL-2.0 confirmed with the original author's permission covering every file, and an Emscripten web version is already playable. Asset license Original author's art and music released under GPL-2.0 with the code. Engine / build Custom (C) / CMake Use as Study Repo https://github.com/ptitSeb/hydracastlelabyrinth Checked 2026-10-09
	OpenFPS (opens in a new tab)	83	Verified	3D shooter	MIT (permissive)	clear	85%	–	Study	62	2025-05-27
Note MIT (LICENSE). README: all assets CC BY 4.0 (attribution required). Asset license CC BY 4.0 assets Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/IMYdev/OpenFPS Checked 2026-10-09
	flare-game (opens in a new tab)	82	Verified	Action RPG	CC BY-SA 3.0 (copyleft)	clear	70%	–	Study	1.3k	2026-08-08
Note All Flare: Empyrean Campaign art and data are CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, and fonts are OFL; it needs the GPL-3.0 flare-engine to run. Asset license Art and data CC BY-SA 3.0+; Liberation, Bona Nova SC, Noto and Marck Script fonts under OFL 1.1. Engine / build FLARE engine / CMake Use as Study Repo https://github.com/flareteam/flare-game Checked 2026-10-09
	flare-engine (opens in a new tab)	82	Verified	Action RPG	GPL-3.0 (copyleft)	clear	70%	–	Study	1.3k	2026-10-05
Note GPL-3.0 confirmed for the engine; the default mod is GPL-3.0 and CC BY-SA 3.0, with OFL and GPL fonts. Asset license Default mod GPL v3 and CC BY-SA 3.0; Liberation Sans (OFL) and GNU Unifont (GPL v2 with font exception). Engine / build FLARE engine (custom C++/SDL2) / CMake Use as Study Repo https://github.com/flareteam/flare-engine Checked 2026-10-09
	GoRogue (opens in a new tab)	82	Verified	Roguelike	MIT (permissive)	unknown	80%	–	Study	531	2026-09-13
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Custom (C#) / dotnet Use as Study Repo https://github.com/Chris3606/GoRogue Checked 2026-10-09
	Cats-Godot4-Modular-Souls-like-Template (opens in a new tab)	82	Verified	Action RPG	Unlicense (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Foundation	430	2025-12-21
Note Unlicense (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/catprisbrey/Cats-Godot4-Modular-Souls-like-Template Checked 2026-10-09
	GodotGame (opens in a new tab)	82	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Study	422	2026-09-25
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/chickensoft-games/GodotGame Checked 2026-10-09
	ROTA (opens in a new tab)	82	Verified	Platformer	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Study	333	2026-06-25
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/HarmonyHoney/ROTA Checked 2026-10-09
	blocks (opens in a new tab)	82	Verified	Sandbox	Unlicense (permissive)	unknown	90%	–	Study	300	2026-10-05
Note Unlicense (LICENSE.txt). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build SDL2 Use as Study Repo https://github.com/jsoulier/blocks Checked 2026-10-09
	vue-phaser3 (opens in a new tab)	82	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	88%	–	Study	224	2026-10-03
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Phaser / npm Use as Study Repo https://github.com/Sun0fABeach/vue-phaser3 Checked 2026-10-09
	PanguEngine (opens in a new tab)	82	Verified	Sandbox	Apache-2.0 (permissive)	unknown	68%	–	Foundation	179	2026-05-10
Note Apache-2.0 (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Java / Gradle Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/UnknownDomainGames/PanguEngine Checked 2026-10-09
	cTetris (opens in a new tab)	82	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	92%	–	Study	116	2026-08-20
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Raylib / Make Use as Study Repo https://github.com/tmpstpdwn/cTetris Checked 2026-10-09
	libTech (opens in a new tab)	82	Verified	3D shooter	MIT (permissive)	unknown	75%	–	Foundation	64	2026-04-16
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Custom (C++/OpenGL) Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/sbarisic/libTech Checked 2026-10-09
	bracket-lib (opens in a new tab)	81	Verified	Roguelike	MIT (permissive)	unknown	70%	–	Foundation	1.7k	2025-12-05
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Custom (Rust) / Cargo Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/amethyst/bracket-lib Checked 2026-10-09
	exengine (opens in a new tab)	81	Verified	3D shooter	MIT (permissive)	unknown	75%	–	Foundation	789	2026-02-21
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Custom (C++/OpenGL) Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/solenum/exengine Checked 2026-10-09
	enari-engine (opens in a new tab)	81	Verified	3D shooter	MIT (permissive)	unknown	88%	no bots	Foundation	278	2025-07-09
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Three.js / npm Use as Foundation Measured 5,478 lines in 59 code files; 18 asset files (13.6 MB); npm build; deps: @babel/runtime, @tweakpane/core, @types/three, ammojs-typed, ammojs-wasm-typed, three +6 Offline No CDN refs found; needs npm build Bots / modes Bots: no; path-finding: no; modes: Wave (keyword hits, not played) Repo https://github.com/iErcann/enari-engine Checked 2026-10-09
	tiny_crate (opens in a new tab)	81	Verified	Platformer	Unlicense (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Study	238	2026-06-25
Note Unlicense (UNLICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/HarmonyHoney/tiny_crate Checked 2026-10-09
	godot-roguelite (opens in a new tab)	81	Verified	Roguelike	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Study	221	2026-07-06
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/vorlac/godot-roguelite Checked 2026-10-09
	rogule.com (opens in a new tab)	81	Verified	Roguelike	AGPL-3.0 (copyleft)	clear	98%	–	Study	205	2026-01-07
Note AGPL-3.0 confirmed; the game draws with emoji and has no separate art or audio files to license. Asset license No bundled art or audio; graphics are emoji rendered by the system font. Engine / build Custom (JS) / npm Use as Study Repo https://github.com/chr15m/rogule.com Checked 2026-10-09
	godot-3d-multiplayer-template (opens in a new tab)	81	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	65%	–	Foundation	171	2026-09-02
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/devmoreir4/godot-3d-multiplayer-template Checked 2026-10-09
	sand-slide (opens in a new tab)	81	Verified	Sandbox	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Study	142	2026-09-08
Note MIT (LICENSE.md). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot Use as Study Repo https://github.com/kiwijuice56/sand-slide Checked 2026-10-09
	surfacer (opens in a new tab)	81	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Study	118	2026-05-21
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/SnoringCatGames/surfacer Checked 2026-10-09
	three-descent (opens in a new tab)	81	Verified	3D shooter	MIT (permissive)	unknown	88%	–	Study	90	2026-08-16
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Three.js / npm Use as Study Repo https://github.com/mrdoob/three-descent Checked 2026-10-09
	FallingSandEngine (opens in a new tab)	81	Verified	Sandbox	BSD-3-Clause (permissive)	unknown	70%	–	Foundation	75	2026-04-20
Note BSD-3-Clause (LICENSE). BSD-3 confirmed; assets under gamedir/assets not separately licensed. Asset license Not stated Engine / build Rust / Cargo Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/PieKing1215/FallingSandEngine Checked 2026-10-09
	no-survivor-game (opens in a new tab)	81	Verified	Top-down shooter	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Study	32	2026-10-02
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/Mocas-12/no-survivor-game Checked 2026-10-09
	SimpleTopDownShooterTemplate2D (opens in a new tab)	81	Verified	Top-down shooter	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Foundation	7	2026-07-15
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/Unchained112/SimpleTopDownShooterTemplate2D Checked 2026-10-09
	OpenTTD (opens in a new tab)	80	Verified	Sandbox	GPL-2.0 (copyleft)	mixed	90%	–	Study	8.3k	2026-10-08
Note GPL-2.0 confirmed with an in-tree Emscripten port; it needs a base set, and the free OpenGFX, OpenSFX and OpenMSX sets avoid the proprietary original TTD data. Asset license Needs separate base sets: free OpenGFX/OpenSFX/OpenMSX, or proprietary Transport Tycoon Deluxe files. Engine / build C++ Use as Study Repo https://github.com/OpenTTD/OpenTTD Checked 2026-10-09
	godot-tactical-rpg (opens in a new tab)	80	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Study	971	2026-02-21
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/ramaureirac/godot-tactical-rpg Checked 2026-10-09
	termsand (opens in a new tab)	80	Verified	Sandbox	MIT (permissive)	unknown	70%	–	Study	317	2026-07-21
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Rust / Cargo Use as Study Repo https://github.com/cgsdev0/termsand Checked 2026-10-09
	rustcraft (opens in a new tab)	80	Verified	Sandbox	MIT (permissive)	clear	55%	–	Study	203	2025-10-02
Note Code and original assets are MIT; some textures come from Pixel Perfection (CC BY-SA 4.0) and fonts are public domain. Asset license Original assets MIT; Pixel Perfection-derived textures CC BY-SA 4.0; fonts public domain. Engine / build Bevy / Cargo Use as Study Repo https://github.com/c2i-junia/rustcraft Checked 2026-10-09
	dinosaur-exploder (opens in a new tab)	80	Verified	2D shooter	MIT (permissive)	unknown	68%	–	Study	110	2026-10-05
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build FXGL / Maven Use as Study Repo https://github.com/jvondermarck/dinosaur-exploder Checked 2026-10-09
	CandyWrapper (opens in a new tab)	80	Verified	Platformer	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Study	88	2026-06-26
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/HarmonyHoney/CandyWrapper Checked 2026-10-09
	bread-adventure (opens in a new tab)	80	Verified	Platformer	Apache-2.0 (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Study	70	2026-04-15
Note Apache-2.0 (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/wheafun/bread-adventure Checked 2026-10-09
	Godot-Small-FPS (opens in a new tab)	80	Verified	3D shooter	CC0-1.0 (permissive)	mixed	85%	–	Study	53	2026-02-24
Note CC0-1.0 (LICENSE). Code CC0; sound effects credited to third parties in the README, check each. Asset license Code CC0; credited SFX Engine / build Godot / Godot project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/brodcoli/Godot-Small-FPS Checked 2026-10-09
	TFPS (opens in a new tab)	80	Verified	3D shooter	MIT (permissive)	unknown	88%	–	Study	46	2026-06-26
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Three.js / npm Use as Study Repo https://github.com/xjown/TFPS Checked 2026-10-09
	ashworth-station (opens in a new tab)	80	Verified	3D shooter	MIT (permissive)	unknown	90%	🤖 Wave·Surv	Foundation	–	2026-10-09
Note MIT confirmed from LICENSE text. Measured by shallow clone: 5,258 lines, 8 code files, 1 asset files. Port 90% derived from build/CDN/network/size (none of these apply). Bots/modes are keyword hits, not played. Asset license 1 asset files, 0.9 MB; provenance and licenses not audited Engine / build Three.js / no build Use as Foundation Measured 5,258 lines in 8 code files; 1 asset files (0.9 MB); no build step; deps: none Offline No CDN refs found; no build step Bots / modes Bots: yes; path-finding: no; modes: Wave, Surv (keyword hits, not played) Repo https://github.com/AUAggy/ashworth-station Checked 2026-10-09
	moon-rover (opens in a new tab)	80	Verified	3D shooter	MIT (permissive)	unknown	90%	🤖 Wave·Surv	Foundation	–	2026-08-17
Note MIT confirmed from LICENSE text. Measured by shallow clone: 7,565 lines, 19 code files, 8 asset files. Port 90% derived from build/CDN/network/size (none of these apply). Bots/modes are keyword hits, not played. Asset license 8 asset files, 1.0 MB; provenance and licenses not audited Engine / build Three.js / no build Use as Foundation Measured 7,565 lines in 19 code files; 8 asset files (1.0 MB); no build step; deps: none Offline No CDN refs found; no build step Bots / modes Bots: yes; path-finding: yes; modes: Wave, Surv (keyword hits, not played) Repo https://github.com/winchxyz/moon-rover Checked 2026-10-09
	nexus-deathmatch (opens in a new tab)	80	Verified	3D shooter	CC0-1.0 (permissive)	unknown	85%	🤖 DM·CTF	Foundation	–	2026-09-23
Note CC0 confirmed from LICENSE text. Measured by shallow clone: 8,626 lines, 43 code files, 2 asset files. Port 85% derived from build/CDN/network/size (npm build). Bots/modes are keyword hits, not played. Asset license 2 asset files, 0.6 MB; provenance and licenses not audited Engine / build Three.js / npm (Vite) Use as Foundation Measured 8,626 lines in 43 code files; 2 asset files (0.6 MB); npm build; deps: three, vite Offline No CDN refs found; needs npm build Bots / modes Bots: yes; path-finding: no; modes: DM, CTF (keyword hits, not played). CC0, Vite, src/game.js, tests present. Repo https://github.com/Kiwi9487/nexus-deathmatch Checked 2026-10-09
	OperationPerimeter (opens in a new tab)	80	Verified	3D shooter	MIT (permissive)	unknown	90%	🤖 CTF·Bomb	Foundation	–	2026-10-04
Note MIT confirmed from LICENSE text. Measured by shallow clone: 8,278 lines, 28 code files, 3 asset files. Port 90% derived from build/CDN/network/size (none of these apply). Bots/modes are keyword hits, not played. Asset license 3 asset files, 1.8 MB; provenance and licenses not audited Engine / build Three.js / no build Use as Foundation Measured 8,278 lines in 28 code files; 3 asset files (1.8 MB); no build step; deps: @playwright/test Offline No CDN refs found; no build step Bots / modes Bots: yes; path-finding: no; modes: CTF, Bomb (keyword hits, not played). 5v5 bots, mode:'tdm', three vendored, Playwright tests. Closest in shape to Ironhold. Repo https://github.com/ALEXalesha/OperationPerimeter Checked 2026-10-09
	ring-battle (opens in a new tab)	80	Verified	3D shooter	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	🤖 Wave	Foundation	–	2026-09-21
Note MIT confirmed from LICENSE text. Measured by shallow clone: 4,665 lines, 39 code files, 17 asset files. Port 85% derived from build/CDN/network/size (npm build). Bots/modes are keyword hits, not played. Asset license 17 asset files, 4.0 MB; provenance and licenses not audited Engine / build Three.js / npm (Vite) Use as Foundation Measured 4,665 lines in 39 code files; 17 asset files (4.0 MB); npm build; deps: @playwright/test, three, vite Offline No CDN refs found; needs npm build Bots / modes Bots: yes; path-finding: yes; modes: Wave (keyword hits, not played) Repo https://github.com/stas4000/ring-battle Checked 2026-10-09
	Terasology (opens in a new tab)	79	Verified	Sandbox	Apache-2.0 (permissive)	unknown	55%	–	Study	3.9k	2026-10-08
Note Apache-2.0 (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Java / Gradle Use as Study Repo https://github.com/MovingBlocks/Terasology Checked 2026-10-09
	viber3d (opens in a new tab)	79	Verified	Engine / starter kit	MIT (permissive)	unknown	88%	–	Study	625	2025-03-16
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Three.js / npm Use as Study Repo https://github.com/instructa/viber3d Checked 2026-10-09
	Godot-PerfBullets (opens in a new tab)	79	Verified	2D shooter	MIT (permissive)	unknown	85%	–	Foundation	423	2025-03-06
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Godot Use as Foundation Repo https://github.com/Moonzel/Godot-PerfBullets Checked 2026-10-09
	slaytheweb (opens in a new tab)	79	Verified	Roguelike	AGPL-3.0 (copyleft)	mixed	98%	–	Study	317	2026-05-29
Note AGPL-3.0 confirmed; art comes from public-domain old-book prints, game-icons (CC BY 3.0) and RPGUI, but the typeface is a paid licence from mbtype.com. Asset license Artwork from public-domain old-book sources, game-icons.net (CC BY 3.0) and RPGUI; typeface commercially licensed from mbtype.com (swap it). Engine / build Custom (JS) / npm Use as Study Repo https://github.com/oskarrough/slaytheweb Checked 2026-10-09
	lsss-wip (opens in a new tab)	79	Verified	2D shooter	MIT (permissive)	unknown	68%	–	Study	244	2026-10-08
Note MIT (LICENSE.md). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Unity / Unity project Use as Study Repo https://github.com/Dreaming381/lsss-wip Checked 2026-10-09
	open-strike (opens in a new tab)	79	Verified	3D shooter	MIT (permissive)	unknown	70%	–	Study	244	2026-10-06
Note MIT (LICENSE). Code license confirmed; asset provenance not audited. Asset license No asset license stated Engine / build Custom (Rust) / Cargo Use as Study Repo https://github.com/pocket-nexus/open-strike Checked 2026-10-09