Introducing Chaotic Engine

January 27, 2025

Powering Next Gen Web Games

We've been quietly working on Chaotic Engine for about two years, and we're excited to release it in a closed beta. Chaotic Engine is a new game engine designed for building high-performance, visually stunning, and immersive games specifically for the web.

What Makes Chaotic Engine Unique?

We built Chaotic Engine from the ground up to deliver performance, scalability, and ease of use. Here’s a look into some of the features that set it apart from other web gaming solutions:

Modern Tech Stack

Chaotic Engine leverages the latest advancements in web technology:

  • Rust provides safety, speed, and reliability in a memory-safe environment, ensuring your projects are optimized and stable.
  • WebAssembly allows near-native performance in the browser, making it possible to run high-fidelity games without sacrificing speed.
  • WebGL2 powers the rendering pipeline, enabling stunning graphics with support for advanced shaders, physically-based rendering (PBR), and post-processing effects.

Advanced Rendering Engine

With our rendering engine, you can create breathtaking visuals that rival traditional console and PC games:

  • Physically-Based Rendering (PBR): Achieve lifelike materials and lighting.
  • GPU Instancing: Render massive numbers of objects efficiently.
  • Frustum Culling: Optimize performance by only rendering visible objects.
  • Post-Processing Effects: Add cinematic flair with bloom, depth of field, and more.
  • Multithreaded Rendering: Maximize CPU and GPU usage for smooth frame rates.

Entity Component System (ECS)

Our custom ECS architecture is designed for scalability and performance:

  • Data-Driven Design: Efficiently manage large game worlds and entities.
  • Scalable Workflows: Handle thousands of entities without breaking a sweat.

Comprehensive Animation System

From simple animations to complex behavior trees, our animation tools make it easy to bring your characters to life:

  • State Machines: Create flexible transitions between animations.
  • Skeletal Animation Support: Drive fluid, lifelike character movement.

Rapier-Powered Physics

Our physics system is powered by Rapier, which ensures every collision, interaction, and movement feels dynamic and realistic:

  • Collision Detection: Handle complex object interactions seamlessly.
  • Dynamic Rigid Body Simulation: Add weight and responsiveness to gameplay.
  • Joint Constraints: Create articulated systems like doors or character rigs.

And More!

Visit our features page to read more about what our engine offers.

FAQs

1. How do I join the closed beta?

You can request an invite by visiting our Request Invite page. We’re selecting a small group of developers to test the engine and provide feedback.

2. Who is the Chaotic Engine for?

It’s designed for indie developers, small teams, and even larger studios looking to create high-performance, visually stunning games for the web.

3. What platforms are supported?

We only support PC experiences right now. The games you create with Chaotic Engine are playable on PCs with any modern web browser that supports WebGL2 and WebAssembly, but we recommend the latest versions of Google Chrome or Firefox. The editor itself runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

4. Will my feedback be used to shape the engine?

Absolutely! This beta phase is all about working closely with developers to refine and enhance the Chaotic Engine. Your input will play a huge role in making the engine even better.

5. How much will the Chaotic Engine cost?

Pricing details will be announced closer to the full release. During the closed beta, the engine is free to use on projects that make less than $120,000 USD revenue per year. Any revenue generated beyond that threshold is subject to a 10% royalty fee.

6. What kind of support is available during the beta?

We’re providing direct access to our team via a dedicated Discord server for all beta participants. We're working on developing documentation, tutorials, and sample projects.

Join Our Community

If you want to stay up to date on what we're doing, hit us up at any of the following:

Help shape the future of gaming
Request an invite to our closed beta to get early access to our engine, provide feedback, and work directly with our team.
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