Love2D Launcher: Lua Game IDE

Love2D Launcher: Lua Game IDE

Build 2D games with offline AI

3 ratings
3 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 19, 2026
  • September 17, 2026

Features

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Run Love2D Lua game projects directly on your iPhone or iPad. Features an integrated Lua editor, Git integration, and an on-device AI assistant for coding and debugging.

✓Love2D 11.x engine on iOS
✓Integrated Lua code editor
✓Git repository cloning
✓On-device AI code assistant
✓Real-time syntax checking
✓Console log output
✓Export projects as ZIP
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What's New in Love2D Launcher

1.2.1

September 17, 2026

iPhone • The editor now fits a narrow screen: file tree, tabs and AI chat finally make sense on iPhone. • The Stop button shows up where you can actually see it, even when the game rotates to landscape. • The push button no longer hides off-screen. Editor • Brackets and quotes close themselves — but not inside comments and strings, where they only got in the way. • A new bar above the keyboard with the characters Lua needs constantly. • The editor gets out of the way when the keyboard covers the line you're typing on. Git • Support for self-hosted Forgejo: your instance, your server. • Fixed the clone that failed with "Entry escapes the destination directory". • Fixed a loss of local changes during pull. • Git tokens no longer survive deleting the app. Also • The first-launch tutorial no longer disappears on its own. • AI models downloaded from the catalogue no longer show up under Advanced Mode.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$2.99

Git Operations

Clone, pull, push and switch branches

User reviews

Needs controller support

Works well enough, but sorely lacking controller support (for running/testing games)

Response from developer

Thanks for the feedback, and for the fair rating. Controller support is being worked on right now, both USB and Bluetooth. It's a genuinely complex piece to get right on iOS, mapping real hardware to the Love2D joystick API so your games behave the way they do on desktop, so it's taking time, but it's close. It'll show up in the release notes here as soon as it ships.

Has potential but incomplete

I think this app has great potential, but currently has a few significant shortcomings.
1. The editor overflows outside of the screen on iphone 14 pro.
2.There is no autoclose of brackets (, [ etc.
3. The text in the editor flows behind keyboard, which means you cannot access bottom part of your code while you type
4. It needs a toolbar above keyboard for shortcuts such as indent, undo, search, symbols like (, [ etc, as without them it’s really difficult to code without a physical keyboard.

If those were fixed, I’d be very happy to pay for and use the app. I am looking forward to the dev’s updates and changing this review if the issues are addressed.
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Response from developer

Thank you for such a precise, detailed piece of feedback. Version 1.2.0 is out now and brings a lot to the editor: find & replace across the whole project, full file and folder management, keyboard shortcuts, and much more. The points you raised are being worked on, and the app keeps improving with each update, your list is part of why.

Seems great

Bought the full bundle for git features; please add support for forgejo if possible.

Response from developer

Thank you for the bundle purchase. Forgejo support is on the way and will land in an upcoming update. Thanks for asking for it directly, requests like this are what decide the order things get built in.

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FAQ

What is Love2D Launcher?

Love2D Launcher is a runtime environment for iOS that allows you to run Love2D Lua game projects directly on your iPhone and iPad. It includes a built-in Lua editor and Git integration.

Does Love2D Launcher support the full Love2D engine?

Yes, Love2D Launcher uses the full Love2D 11.x engine compiled natively for iOS, ensuring that physics, audio, and graphics work with complete fidelity as they do on desktop.

Can I edit code within Love2D Launcher?

Yes, Love2D Launcher features an integrated Lua editor with syntax highlighting and Love2D API autocomplete, allowing you to write and edit code without leaving the app.

How does the AI assistant in Love2D Launcher work?

The on-device AI chat assistant helps you write, debug, and improve your Lua code. It runs entirely on your device, with no data sent to the cloud, and offers curated MLX models optimized for Apple Silicon.

Can I import games from Git repositories?

Yes, you can clone repositories, switch branches, and download releases from any Git host directly within Love2D Launcher. Secure access is managed via tokens stored in the Keychain.

What are the pricing details for Love2D Launcher?

Love2D Launcher is available for free. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or content.

Does Love2D Launcher have ads?

No, Love2D Launcher does not contain advertisements. The application is free to use and does not display ads to users.

What devices is Love2D Launcher compatible with?

Love2D Launcher is designed for iPhone and iPad devices, running on iOS. It was last updated on May 23, 2026, with version 1.0.5.