C4 Engine

C4 Engine Overview

The C4 Engine is one of the most technologically advanced 3D game engines available today for the Windows XP/Vista and MacOS X platforms.

The C4 Engine contains a comprehensive suite of robustly implemented game programming tools. Not only is it a powerhouse of a graphics engine, but it also includes integrated support for sound, music, networking, input devices, resource management, and much more. See the features page for details, or head over to the download page to see the demo in action.

Licenses are available for the following four types of organizations.

PRO

Professional Game Developers

The C4 Engine is a product made by professionals for professionals, and we've adhered to the highest standards of engineering quality throughout every step of its development. Learn more.
IND

Independent Game Developers

With a budget-friendly license and a generous update policy, the C4 Engine is the perfect solution for indie developers who want to make a game or beef up their skills. Learn more.
EDU

Educational Institutions

The clean code and careful design put into the C4 Engine make it a great learning tool. If you want to teach students the “right way” to make games, then the C4 Engine is the right choice. Learn more.
APP

Serious Application Developers

Making a simulation or 3D application for non-entertainment purposes? The C4 Engine has been designed from the beginning to be very general in nature so that it could support a wide variety of uses. Learn more.
C4 Engine Screenshot
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C4 Engine Screenshot
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