this sounds really cool! 😍 Though one of the most important things for me to even consider with a Construct 3 export is how well it integrates with Steam. How well does this one work with Steam features like achievements, overlay, and things like that?
Quick note on Steam support: it’s not available yet because we don’t bundle Node.js with your game. I’m adding Steamworks via native C bindings so you’ll get the key features without Node.js bloat soon.
I can’t give an exact ETA, as I’m heads‑down on a major GemShell update right now. I’ll share progress and timelines as soon as they’re ready.
The new update will include native Steamworks with all essential functions, allowing you to use the GemShells API to interact with Steam. It currently works properly on Mac and Windows, while Linux is still in testing.
Intriguing project, thanks for making & sharing it! Can you elaborate a bit on what are the advantages of using this instead of the default Windows / macOS exporters in Construct 3? Because Scirra recently moved away from NW.JS and the current exporters all use “slim” runtimes (WebView2 on Windows and WKWebView on macOS).
The new version will not include Neutralino anymore, and Chromium is not currently planned. However, I will take it as a feature request because GemShells' vision is to deliver executables as small as possible.
Thanks for the feedback, great to hear it works with ExcaliburJS! Stay tuned for the next big update, it will significantly improve performance across all operating systems and deepen our Steamworks integration.
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this sounds really cool! 😍
Though one of the most important things for me to even consider with a Construct 3 export is how well it integrates with Steam.
How well does this one work with Steam features like achievements, overlay, and things like that?
Hey, nice to have you here!
Quick note on Steam support: it’s not available yet because we don’t bundle Node.js with your game. I’m adding Steamworks via native C bindings so you’ll get the key features without Node.js bloat soon.
I can’t give an exact ETA, as I’m heads‑down on a major GemShell update right now. I’ll share progress and timelines as soon as they’re ready.
The new update will include native Steamworks with all essential functions, allowing you to use the GemShells API to interact with Steam. It currently works properly on Mac and Windows, while Linux is still in testing.
Intriguing project, thanks for making & sharing it! Can you elaborate a bit on what are the advantages of using this instead of the default Windows / macOS exporters in Construct 3? Because Scirra recently moved away from NW.JS and the current exporters all use “slim” runtimes (WebView2 on Windows and WKWebView on macOS).
JS Legend Dev claims this uses Neutralino.js? That is real nice, however...
If it had the option to choose NW.JS instead, to ask if they want it to run in Chromium or the user's default OS browser.
Please make that happen!
The new version will not include Neutralino anymore, and Chromium is not currently planned. However, I will take it as a feature request because GemShells' vision is to deliver executables as small as possible.
yup, JSlegendDev shared this, I've tried it with ExcaliburJS game i made, and it worked easy peasy... very intrested in where this development goes!
Thanks for the feedback, great to hear it works with ExcaliburJS! Stay tuned for the next big update, it will significantly improve performance across all operating systems and deepen our Steamworks integration.
Heard about this from https://jslegenddev.substack.com/p/export-web-games-for-desktop-in-one
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