Flash game developers work in many disciplines, each requiring a hefty set of tools. Check out this great and ever-expanding list of time-saving and productivity-enhancing tools that will help you to create games painlessly.
Categories
Code Editors
- Adobe Flex 3
- FlashDevelop — a popular open-source ActionScript 2/3 and web development environment.
- PowerFlasher FDT — a professional ActionScript IDE focusing on RIA and application development
- SE|PY ActionScript Editor — a cross-platform ActionScript 2 development environment.
- Adobe Flash CS3
Encryption Tools & Services
Encryption And Obfuscation
- Tutorial: Protecting Your Flash Game— MochiLand article.
- Mochi Live Updates — Mochi's own upload-and-go service.
- Amayeta SWF Encrypt — a desktop SWf encryption program for Windows and OS X.
- Flash Encryption Genius
- Kindisoft secureSWF — a desktop SWf encryption program for Windows, OS X and Linux.
Debugging
- Alcon — debugger based on Adobe AIR.
- XRay — open-source debugger.
- SOS — a commercial debugging app.
- Flash Tracer — an extenstion for Firefox to view trace statements right in the browser.
Animation and Optimization Tools
- Animo— 2D animation software.
- Toon Boom Studio— 2D cartoon animation software that outputs in SWF format.
- Swift 3D— 3D animation software that outputs in SWF format.
- SwishMax— an alternative to the Flash IDE, offering many animation tools.
Leaderboards, Achievements & Scoring
- Mochi Scores API— MochiAds' own Scores API, which allows you to easily integrate high-score tracking into your games.
Multiplayer APIs & Services
- Come2Play— white label multiplayer API.
- Nonoba multiplayer API
- SmartFoxServer
- Electro Server
- Red5— open-source Flash Server.
Distribution
- Adobe Flash Media Server
- Mochi Game Distribution
- 45+ Sites To Submit Your Flash Games— MochiLand article.
- Flash Games Database