IN THE FIELD GUIDE
coronalabs
coronalabs.com
Corona is a free, cross-platform 2D game engine and framework that uses the Lua scripting language to build games and apps for mobile, desktop, and connected TV platforms. It offers over 1000 built-in APIs, a vast selection of plugins, and supports calling native libraries, enabling rapid development and deployment from a single code base.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Sep 10, 2026
A good fit for
- Indie developers and large publishers seeking a free, powerful, and easy-to-learn 2D game engine with cross-platform support.
Know the limitations
- The website is no longer updated and is maintained for archival purposes only; the project has transitioned to Solar2D.
What you can do
- Rapid development of 2D games and apps for mobile and desktop platforms.
- Embedding CoronaCards into existing native apps to add Lua-based features without controlling the main app stack.
Features
- Lua-based scripting language that is lightweight, fast, and powerful.
- Corona Simulator provides real-time preview of app changes on actual devices during development.
- Ability to call any native library using Objective-C, Swift, Java, or C/C++ via Corona Native extensions.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
- Supports iOS, Android, Kindle, Apple TV, Android TV, macOS, Windows, and Amazon Fire devices.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
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A practical workflow
- Test apps on real devices using Live Build by selecting a checkbox on the build screen to update devices instantly over the local network.
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