heathen-engineering

Creating tools, resources and community for game developers of all types!

Funding Links: https://github.com/sponsors/heathen-engineering

Name: Heathen
Location: Ireland
Kind: organization
Followers: 54
Following: 0
Total stars: 234
Repositories count: 14
Created at: 2022-11-18T10:37:20.272Z
Updated at: 2025-10-02T15:39:37.345Z
Last synced at: 2025-10-02T15:39:37.345Z

GitHub Sponsors Profile

Unleash Your Potential With Heathen
At Heathen, we're passionate about games and game development. We specialise in creating powerful tools and systems that empower developers to make better, more engaging games and apps.
We develop well-formed, documented tools and integrations for Unity and Unreal Engine. Our focus is on usability, robustness, and native integration with each engine's ecosystem. Whether you're a programmer, artist, or designer, our tools help streamline your workflow and unlock new capabilities.
Check out some of the great games that have been Made with Heathen — over 200 shipped titles across all genres and scales.
Toolkits
We’ve recently restructured our tooling to make it easier to navigate and adopt.
Toolkit for Steamworks (Unity & Unreal)
The best way to do more with Steamworks; available for both Unity and Unreal.
Includes code-free prefabs, easy-to-use components, and robust systems for identity, achievements, stats, multiplayer, and more. Not just another API wrapper.
Toolkit for Discord Social (Preview)
Currently available for Unity with Unreal support coming soon.
Brings Discord’s OAuth2, presence, identity, and authorisation flows into your game with high-level components and full source.
Toolkit for Unity
A collection of our most popular runtime tools, modular and production-ready.

Ballistics – physics-based projectile and weapon simulation
Verlet – Verlet integration for soft body, rope, and reactive animation
UX – drag-and-drop UI systems with common gameplay patterns
Buoyancy – fast, stable buoyancy and water interaction
Force FX – force-based gameplay effects and triggers

Toolkit for Unreal
Focused tools built for Unreal projects.

Narratives – data-driven dialogue and quest systems with UMG and Blueprint support
Inventory - Coming Soon
Settings - Coming Soon

Each toolkit is backed by a detailed Knowledge Base with setup guides, usage examples, and API documentation. General game development tips and engine-specific best practices are also included.
Community and Support
We maintain an active Discord server where developers can get direct support, share knowledge, and connect with others in the industry.
You’ll find:

Live support via forum, chat, or DM
Channels for feedback and feature requests
A space to promote your work, offer or request contract help, and collaborate with others

Support Development
Sponsors at the $15 tier and higher get instant access to our source repositories, as well as priority support.
Sponsoring helps us continue building and maintaining tools, fixing issues, and expanding features for everyone.
If you’re looking for bespoke licensing, contract, or consulting services, reach out through Discord, Email, or visit our licensing website.