Alternatives to Unreal Engine
3 game development tools · all vetted and categorised
Unity
Cross-platform game engine for 2D, 3D, AR, and VR.
Game DevelopmentFreemium
Best for indie developers who want to ship games on multiple platforms with the largest ecosystem of assets and learning resources.
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Godot
Free and open-source game engine for 2D and 3D.
Game DevelopmentFree
Best for indie developers who want a capable, royalty-free engine with full source access and no vendor lock-in.
WindowsMacLinux
GameMaker
Beginner-friendly 2D game engine used in iconic indie games.
Game DevelopmentFreemium
Best for beginners and indie developers focused on 2D games who want fast iteration and a proven track record.
WindowsMac