Blade & Stone 2

A top-down roguelike built in C++ showcasing modern game development with Raylib, Box2D, and LDtk integration.

What It Is

Blade & Stone 2 demonstrates modern C++ game development by combining automatic combat, physics-based movement, and dynamic level design. It’s a complete roguelike experience that shows how C++ can handle rendering, physics, and complex game systems efficiently.

Key Features:

• Automatic combat with dual weapon system (sword + magic bullets)
• Physics-driven movement using Box2D
• Level design powered by LDtk with automatic collision detection
• Dynamic enemy spawning system
• Debug visualization for developers

Technical Stack

// Modern C++20 features throughout
class Player {
    std::unique_ptr<Weapon> primaryWeapon;
    std::vector<std::shared_ptr<Ability>> abilities;

    void update(float deltaTime) {
        // Physics integration with Box2D
        handleMovement(deltaTime);
        processAbilities();
    }
};

Built With:

• C++20 - Modern features, smart pointers, ranges
• Raylib 5.0 - Clean 2D graphics API
• Box2D 2.4.1 - Physics engine
• LDtk - Level editor integration
• {fmt} - String formatting

Why This Project Matters

This isn’t just another game - it’s a technical showcase demonstrating:

• How to integrate multiple C++ libraries effectively
• Modern C++ practices in game development
• Clean architecture for extensible game systems
• Cross-platform development (Windows/Web)

Play & Explore

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Controls: WASD to move, Space to start/reset