A Collection of MonoGame Samples
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MonoGame Samples
This repository contains a collection of cross-platform MonoGame samples and game projects. Each sample demonstrates different game development concepts, features, or genres. For detailed information about each sample, see the linked README in each sub-directory.
2D Samples
Samples focused on 2D graphics, gameplay, and mechanics.
- 2DShaderSample
Custom 2D shader effects in MonoGame.
More info - Aiming
Aiming mechanics and input handling.
More info - BouncingBox
Simple physics sample with bouncing boxes.
More info - CatapultWars
Classic catapult game mechanics.
More info - ChaseAndEvade
AI sample showing chase and evade behaviors.
More info - CollisionSample
Collision detection techniques.
More info - Draw2D
Basic 2D drawing and sprite rendering.
More info - FarseerPhysics
Physics engine integration sample.
More info - Flocking
Flocking AI behaviors.
More info - GameDevelopmentbyExample
Multiple 2D samples from the "XNA Game Development by Example" book:
- GameStateManagement
Sample for managing game states and screens.
More info - GooCursor
Custom cursor rendering and effects.
More info - HoneycombRush
Arcade-style honeycomb collection game.
More info - Input
Input handling for keyboard, mouse, and gamepad.
More info - InputReporter
Displays live input values for controllers.
More info - MultiTouch
Multi-touch input support.
More info - PacMan
Cross-platform Pac-Man clone.
More info - ParticleSample
Particle systems and effects.
More info - Primitives
Drawing primitive shapes (lines, points).
More info - RectangleCollisionSample
Rectangle collision detection.
More info - RenderTarget2DSample
Render-to-texture techniques.
More info - RockRain
Arcade-style falling rocks game.
More info - RolePlayingGame
RPG sample with tile engine and menus.
More info - StarWarrior
Classic space shooter sample.
More info - TouchGesture
Touch gesture and mouse support.
More info - Waypoint
AI navigation and waypoint sample.
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3D Samples
Samples focused on 3D graphics, rendering, and effects.
- Audio3D
3D audio positioning and effects.
More info - BloomSample
Bloom post-processing effects.
More info - Colored3DCube
Renders a colored 3D cube.
More info - Graphics3DSample
Advanced 3D graphics techniques.
More info - LensFlare
Lens flare post-processing effects.
More info - ReachGraphicsDemo
Demonstrates Reach profile graphics features.
More info - ShadowMapping
Demonstrates shadow mapping techniques in 3D.
More info - ShatterEffectSample
3D shatter effect demonstration.
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Networking Samples
Samples demonstrating networking and multiplayer features using MonoGame.Xna.Framework.Net.
- CatapultNetWars
Networked multiplayer catapult game.
More info - MonoGame.Xna.Framework.Net
Networking API compatibility sample.
More info - NetRumble
Networked multiplayer space shooter.
More info - NetworkPrediction
Networked gameplay prediction and synchronization.
More info - Peer2PeerSample
Peer-to-peer multiplayer tank game.
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Miscellaneous Samples
Samples demonstrating platform features, content management, and other concepts.
- AdMob
Integrate AdMob ads into a MonoGame project.
More info - BackgroundThreadTester
Using background threads in game logic.
More info - BatteryStatus
Battery status and power management.
More info - CompiledContent
Pre-built content files for other samples.
More info - GameComponents
Using and managing game components.
More info - SamplesContentBuilder
Build and load content assets using MonoGame's content pipeline.
More info - Sound
Cross-platform sound playback.
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For platform-specific details, build instructions, and troubleshooting, see each sample's README.