Construct 2
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.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Pay once)
- Proprietary
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
Construct 2 was taken off of the market in July 1, 2020, full support will be ceased in July 1, 2021.https://www.construct.net/en/make-games/buy-construct?action=c2retirement
Features
Properties
- Lightweight
Features
- No Coding Required
- Works Offline
- Portable
- Ad-free
- Drag and Drop
- Visual Programming
- Web-Based
Tags
- 2D Game
- Html5
- Game Engine
- game-design
Construct 2 News & Activities
Recent News
Recent activities
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What is Construct 2?
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. It provides a powerful form of scripting that's as easy as clicking, dragging and dropping.
Construct exports to HTML5 with export options for online sites like 
Kongregate and 
Scirra Arcade as well as exports for 
PhoneGap for mobile games.
The software is available in two version: Construct 2 - a Windows-only software with a one-time purchase. Construct 3 - a web app using a subscription for access.
The opensource 
Construct Classic is also available, but it is retired and no longer developed.
Construct 2 information
Developed by
Scirra Ltd Licensing
Proprietary and Freemium product.Pricing
One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $0 + free version with limited functionality.Alternatives
76 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
Comments and Reviews
This is a great software to make Html5 games and apps.
Construct 2 has become the best version of this engine
True, true. I like the fact the constant upgrades stopped. I still prefer it over the new online version - no subscription and an easy to use editor for quick'n'dirty html5 games.
I have been using Construct engine to create games for almost 3 yrs now so i have used both C2 & C3 and can tell the difference, so C2 was a good engine for simpler games but lacked performance and a lot of features but C3 has overcome this with its new basic required features like Share Plugin, Build Feature, Timeline and more. Also they are updating regularly with new features, that you can find here... C3 Intro & Features also recently they added javascript support that can help you if you are a beginner and want to learn language. You can see games made with c3 here ... games made with C3 and games created by me here... games created by me in C3 Finally, i would like to say that with reasonable subscription model and regular updates, it is one of the best 2D game engines out there.
The quickest way to produce stable and quality prototypes and games.
Great software that has the ability to make games without a code and has plugins or add-ons that can make your game more powerful and you can make Isometric games
[Edited by tameresa, February 12]
You can't make 3D games in Construct.
thanks for the correction I meant to say Isometric games using a plugin named Q3D
Construct is an event based game engine. The free version has limited events. This is paramount to having a free version of a C++ compiler that will only compile 1000 lines of code or less.
Scirra construct classic & construct 2 are the easy way to make your game with a easy programming language based in events that are intuitive for any one new with game development. Scirra construct 2 can make any 2D/2.5D kind of game with just a few minutes.
i'm a ilustrator and always want to find a tool that acept big images because i want to make games with good 2D graphics, so scirra construct is perfect for what i want plus NO PROGRAMMING, and the forum comunity is the best you can find, they help you from the basics to the advanced game dev problems.
Scirra construct 2 have a Manual that are always updating with good stuff and the creators acept sugestions, so if your game need a feature just ask for the forum, they always found a way to help you.
what kind of games scirra can do?
any 2D type of game, platformers are the easiest one but construct can make all kind of 2D, its up to you.
if i want to make exe. game i have to use scirra classic?
yes. for now, scirra 2 have tons of thing in the to do list, export for exe. is one o the things, so if you want this you can use the classic version.
where i can find basic iformation about scirra classic?
here but i have to aware you about the classic version. the classic version dont receive more updates for the creator due the development of the construct 2, but the classic version still updating with users plugins and bug fixes plus the classic version still good as construct 2.
some FAQ about Construct 2
some games made with construct:
"The Iconoclasts" creator: Joakin Sendberg(Konjak) construct classic
"Blot" creator: Pyteo construct classic
"Bumper's Quest" creator: Tokinsom construct 2
"The Convergence" creator: Gammabeam construct 2
for more construct 2 games take a look at the Scirra Arcade
check the forum for more info, tell what kind of game you want to build and the forum will provide you the best tutorial to make your game quickier than ever