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NVRHI
NVIDIA Rendering Hardware Interface supplies a common C++ layer for D3D11, D3D12, and Vulkan 1.3 with state tracking, bindings, command lists, multiple queues, ray tracing, and validation.
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Why use it
Custom renderers can share most backend code while retrieving native API objects when required, reducing three implementations without adopting a complete game engine.
Where it fits
Find engines, frameworks, code libraries, version control, and production automation.
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What to check
Public support is limited to 64-bit Windows and Linux, with no Metal or console backend; automatic barriers still require state knowledge, and optional NVAPI features add separate SDK conditions.