Alternatives to Unity
3 game development tools · all vetted and categorised
Free and open-source game engine for 2D and 3D.
Godot Engine is a free and fully open-source game development engine released under the MIT licence, available for Windows, Mac, and Linux with no royalties, runtime fees, or seat licences.
AAA-grade game engine with photorealistic graphics.
Unreal Engine is a professional-grade, free-to-use game development engine by Epic Games, available on Windows, Mac, and Linux, used in AAA games, architectural visualisation, film production, and live events.
Beginner-friendly 2D game engine used in iconic indie games.
GameMaker is a 2D-focused game development engine available for Windows and Mac, used to create some of the most celebrated indie games including Undertale, Hotline Miami, Spelunky, and Hyper Light Drifter.