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Building a 2D Fighting Game Engine in Python (Open Source)

r/IndieDev
5/28/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
GitHubhttps://github.com/Ranguel/ReencorCode hostingOpen source project hosting

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Need for customizable fighting game engine
  • Desire for open source solutions

Problems to Solve:

  • Building game engine from scratch
  • Creating custom character support

Potential Solutions:

  • Using Python and Pygame for engine development
  • Open sourcing the project for community collaboration

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building from scratch for complete control
  • Open sourcing to attract community contributions

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing progress on Reddit for community feedback
  • Using GitHub for project hosting and visibility

Monetization & Product:

  • Potential for premium features or support
  • Building product-market fit through community input

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging community feedback and contributions
  • Providing clear documentation and project structure