# Java Game Development

Skill · 3D, Animation and Game Development

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/java-game-development

Java Game Development refers to building video games using the Java programming language, often with libraries and engines such as LibGDX, jMonkeyEngine, or the built-in Java2D/Swing graphics APIs. It's popular for indie developers and hobbyists creating 2D and 3D games, including the original version of Minecraft, which was famously written in Java. It appeals to developers who want cross-platform compatibility via the JVM.

Related skills: [Unity](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/unity), [Game Design](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/game-design), [LibGDX](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/libgdx)

## Open roles requiring Java Game Development (0)

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