Nim
Statically typed, compiled language with Python-like syntax — efficient as C, expressive as Python, with powerful metaprogramming via macros.
static
compiled
since 2008
imperativeoopfunctionalsystems
Nim compiles to C, C++, or JavaScript and produces binaries competitive with hand-written C. Its macro system enables compile-time code generation without preprocessor hacks. Nim occupies a sweet spot between the expressiveness of Python and the performance of C, making it appealing for systems tooling, game development, and embedded scripting.