Construct 2 AlternativesTop Game Development Tools and other similar apps like Construct 2

Construct 2 is described as 'Scirra Construct is a 2D game development engine with a focus on building games visually. No programming is required though the software uses a visual method for event handling that relies on programming concepts like variables, loops and conditions' and is a very popular game development tool in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Construct 2 for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Construct 2 alternative is Godot Engine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Construct 2 are GDevelop, Wick Editor, Scratch and Redot Engine.

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  1. Godot Engine icon

    Godot Engine

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    Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that users can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.

    178 Godot Engine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    • Flatpak
    • itch.io
    • Meta Quest
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    Construct 2 does not require any proggraming to use, GODOT requires that you learn a proggraming language.

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    • Godot Engine is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Construct 2.

    • Godot Engine is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Construct 2.

    • Godot Engine is Free and Open SourceConstruct 2 is Freemium and Proprietary
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    GDevelop

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    GDevelop is an open-source game making software designed to be used by everyone. Any kind of 2D games can be created with it and no programming skills are required to get started. Logic of games are made using visual events.

    121 GDevelop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    The new editor interface, which now supports 3D editing.
     
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    Using a very similar event system as Construct 2. It is HTML5 based like Construct 2. Can export directly to mobile and desktop like Construct 3 It got a version that runs in the browser that we can use even on Chrome OS. It got a desktop version that runs on Windows, Linux and Mac. It got a great, welcoming community, best place for complete beginners. Completely free and open-source.

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    User Interface is similar to Construct 2

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    with gdevelop we can make 2d makes without writing a single line of code thanks to the events editor

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks GDevelop is a great Construct 2 alternative.

    • GDevelop is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Construct 2.

    • GDevelop is Freemium and Open SourceConstruct 2 is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Wick Editor icon

    Wick Editor

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    The Wick Editor is a free and open-source tool for creating games, animations, and everything in-between. It's designed to be the most accessible tool for creating multimedia projects on the web. Your creations can run on any device with a web browser - that means mobile too.

    100 Wick Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Wick Editor is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Construct 2.

    • Wick Editor is Free and Open SourceConstruct 2 is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Browser-based 2D game creation engine using a visual event-driven system, integrates JavaScript for advanced development, requires no installation or prior programming, supports exporting to HTML5, mobile platforms, Xbox One, and...

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    Scratch

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    Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. As young people create and share Scratch projects, they learn important mathematical and computational ideas...

    75 Scratch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  7. Redot Engine icon

    Redot Engine

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    Redot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform fork of the Godot game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that users can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.

    64 Redot Engine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Defold Engine

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    The completely free and source-available game engine Defold solves the technical issues we all have in common when making games. That way, you can focus on being creative and building a great game.

    65 Defold Engine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Fibbo

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    Fibbo is a free and open-source web-based game engine that allows you to create interactive experiences using JavaScript, right in your browser.

    56 Fibbo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Typescript
    • npm
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    GameMaker

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    Welcome to the home of GameMaker, the fastest and friendliest cross-platform game development technology out there. GameMaker has been completely redeveloped with usability and efficiency at its core, allowing developers to create games within a single code base and then publish...

    77 GameMaker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
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  13. Bevy Game Engine icon

    Bevy Game Engine

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    A refreshingly simple data-driven game engine built in Rust. Free and Open Source Forever!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    ct.js

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    ct.js is a 2D game editor (desktop app) based on web technologies. It aims to be an extensible yet simple game-making tool, accessible for both newbies and experienced game developers.

    50 ct.js alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Room editor
     
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    Construct 3

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    Browser-based 2D game creation engine using a visual event-driven system, integrates JavaScript for advanced development, requires no installation or prior programming, supports exporting to HTML5, mobile platforms, Xbox One, and enables real-time editing on any device.

    54 Construct 3 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Add 3D into your games easily
     
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    • Most users think Construct 3 is a great Construct 2 alternative.

    • Construct 3 is the most popular SaaS alternative to Construct 2.

    • Construct 3 is the most popular commercial alternative to Construct 2.

    • Construct 3 is Paid and ProprietaryConstruct 2 is Freemium and Proprietary
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