SSShervin ShahidiSoftware Developer
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2025
Game SystemsPythonOOP

Tower Defense Engine

Python-based 2D game engine with real-time simulation, configurable levels, and performance-aware rendering.

PythonPygletYAMLOOPSprite Batching

Design focus

Performance-aware, modular structure with clear seams between simulation, rendering, and configuration so mechanics can evolve without refactoring core systems.

Tower Defense Engine

Overview

Custom 2D tower defense engine written in Python with Pyglet. The goal is a clean, extensible architecture that keeps real-time simulation predictable while making it easy to add new content without touching core logic.

Technical Highlights

  • Object-oriented architecture for towers, enemies, projectiles, and levels
  • Grid-based collision, targeting, and path-based movement
  • Fixed-timestep game loop for consistent simulation
  • YAML-driven configuration for levels, enemies, and balance
  • Sprite batching and optimized rendering to maintain ~60 FPS

Design Focus

Performance-aware, modular structure with strict separation of game logic from rendering so mechanics, balance, and assets can evolve without refactoring the engine core.