diff --git a/src/framework/engine.cpp b/src/framework/engine.cpp
index f068e98b..2981c62c 100644
--- a/src/framework/engine.cpp
+++ b/src/framework/engine.cpp
@@ -75,11 +75,13 @@ void Engine::run()
         update(ticks - lastFrameTicks);
         lastFrameTicks = ticks;
 
-        // render
-        render();
+        // render only when visible
+        if(Platform::isWindowVisible()) {
+            render();
 
-        // swap buffers
-        Platform::swapBuffers();
+            // swap buffers
+            Platform::swapBuffers();
+        }
     }
 
     lastFrameTicks = 0;