jMonkeyEngine is a game engine made for developers who want to create 3D games following modern technology standards. The framework is programmed entirely in Java aimed at wide accessibility and quick deployment to desktop, web, and mobile platforms.

### Key Features

- Free, open-source software (under the New BSD license) – Use our free engine for commercial, educational, or hobby game development
- Minimal adaptations for cross-compatibility – Create games that run on any OpenGL 2 and 3-ready device with the Java Virtual Machine – web, desktop, or mobile.
- Built around a shader-based architecture – Compliant with current and next generation graphics standards.
- jMonkeyEngine SDK – A complete development environment (IDE) with visual editors, integrated tools, and unique plugins.
- Complete and modular – The developer remains in power while getting all game development essentials straight out of the box.