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Construct 2

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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.

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License model

  • FreemiumProprietary

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Country of Origin

  • GB flagUnited Kingdom

Platforms

  • Windows
Discontinued

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

4.2 / 5 Avg rating (6)
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Properties

  1.  Lightweight

Features

  1.  No Coding Required
  2.  Works Offline
  3.  Portable
  4.  Ad-free
  5.  Drag and Drop
  6.  Visual Programming
  7.  Web-Based

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Construct 2 information

  • Developed by

    GB flagScirra Ltd
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.
  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $0 + free version with limited functionality.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.2
  • Alternatives

    73 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

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Our users have written 7 comments and reviews about Construct 2, and it has gotten 166 likes

Construct 2 was added to AlternativeTo by TomGullen on Jan 31, 2012 and this page was last updated Jun 11, 2024. Construct 2 is sometimes referred to as Construct 2, Construct 3.

Comments and Reviews

   
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Top Positive Comment
Dreams Machine
Feb 17, 2023
1

Construct 2 has become the best version of this engine

Sam Bang
Feb 5, 2025

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.

Top Negative Comment
riggtravis
Feb 24, 2014
0

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.

dreamoclock
Jul 14, 2019
0

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.

Chris Hilgert
May 25, 2018
0

The quickest way to produce stable and quality prototypes and games.

cryptoinvestoro
Apr 27, 2018
1

This is a great software to make Html5 games and apps.

tameresa
Jan 27, 2017
0

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]

omarjokr
Jan 21, 2018

You can't make 3D games in Construct.

tameresa
Feb 12, 2018

thanks for the correction I meant to say Isometric games using a plugin named Q3D

Valdeir
Jan 30, 2012
0

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

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 icon Kongregate and Scirra Arcade icon Scirra Arcade as well as exports for PhoneGap icon 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 icon Construct Classic is also available, but it is retired and no longer developed.