The Ultimate Resolution and Rendering Solution for LÖVE 📐

[Wimpy]

Here's the first public release of Shöve (pronounced "shove"), a powerful resolution-handling and rendering library for the LÖVE framework.

Shöve started as a redesign of the excellent `push` library but evolved into something much more powerful, with a cleaner API and advanced rendering capabilities that let you focus on creating amazing games.

What Makes Shöve Special?

• Progressive Learning Curve - Start with just 3 lines of code and add complexity as needed
• Two Powerful Render Modes - Simple direct mode or advanced layer-based rendering
• Multiple Fit Methods - Choose from aspect-preserving, pixel-perfect, stretch, or no scaling
• Advanced Layer System - Control visibility, z-order, blending, and masking without hassle
• Powerful Effect Pipeline - Apply shaders to specific layers or the entire game
• Integrated Profiling - Debug rendering and measure performance right out of the box

Try It Today!

We've carefully crafted Shöve with real-world game development in mind. Whether creating a pixel-perfect retro platformer, a smooth vector-based game, or anything in between, Shöve gives you the tools to make your game look fantastic on any screen.

We can't wait to see what you build with Shöve!

[dusoft]

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shove.createLayer("ui", {zIndex = 10}) -- Higher zIndex renders on top
[...]
shove.beginLayer("ui")
      love.graphics.setColor(1, 0.8, 0)
      love.graphics.print("Score: 100", 20, 20)
    shove.endLayer()

So I can move beginLayer anywhere in love.draw and the Z order will be respected? Because in your example it comes last, so naturally it is drawn over everything...

Also: I don't know how this:

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-- Traditional approach (harder to manage)
function love.draw()
  drawBackground()
  drawCharacters()
  drawParticles()
  drawUI()
  if debugMode then drawDebugInfo() end
end

is worse or harder to manage than this:

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-- Layer approach (more flexible and organized)
shove.beginDraw()
  shove.beginLayer("background")
    drawBackground()
  shove.endLayer()

  shove.beginLayer("gameplay")
    drawCharacters()
    drawParticles()
  shove.endLayer()

  shove.beginLayer("ui")
    drawUI()
  shove.endLayer()
  

Other than that any resolution management library is welcome.