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{{Short description|Type of specialized software application}}

{{distinguish|game engine|game creation system}}

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A '''game development tool''' is a specialized [[software application]] that assists or facilitates the making of a [[video game]]. Some tasks handled by tools include the conversion of assets (such as [[3D model]]s, [[Texture mapping|texture]]s, etc.) into formats required by the game, [[level editor|level editing]] and [[Scripting language|script]] [[compiler|compilation]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top 30 Game Development Tools |url=https://startupstash.com/game-development-tools/ |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Startup Stash |language=en-US}}</ref>