Construct 3 AlternativesTop Game Development Tools and other similar apps like Construct 3

Construct 3 is described as 'Visual web-based 2D game creator with drag-and-drop event system, JavaScript integration, no installation required, and export to multiple platforms' and is a popular game development tool in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Construct 3 for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Construct 3 alternative is Godot Engine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Construct 3 are Unity, GDevelop, Unreal Engine and Construct 2.

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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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    • Flatpak
    • itch.io
    • Meta Quest
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    Comments about Godot Engine as an Alternative to Construct 3
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    there is no option for a Event Sheet alternative in Godot and node based VS is not a good option for non-coders

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Everything is cool in Godot 3, except the coding.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    DeeJayLSP
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    No code scripting in Godot is way different than in Construct 3.

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    • Most users think Godot Engine is a great Construct 3 alternative.

    • Godot Engine is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Construct 3.

    • Godot Engine is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Construct 3.

    • Godot Engine is Free and Open SourceConstruct 3 is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Unity icon

    Unity

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    Unity's real-time 3D engine fosters collaboration among artists, designers, and developers, offering tools for immersive, interactive experiences. Unity 6 enhances rendering, lighting, and AI, supports AR, VR, mobile, desktop, and includes detailed multiplayer workflows.

    135 Unity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    No Option for a Event Sheet based code system right now

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Unity is a great Construct 3 alternative.

    • Unity is Freemium and ProprietaryConstruct 3 is Paid 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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    DeeJayLSP
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    The best alternative if looking for a open-source no coding game software.

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    • Most users think GDevelop is a great Construct 3 alternative.

    • GDevelop is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Construct 3.

    • GDevelop is Freemium and Open SourceConstruct 3 is Paid and Proprietary
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  6. Unreal Engine icon

    Unreal Engine

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    Unreal Engine is a professional suite of tools and technologies used for building high-quality games across a range of platforms. Unreal Engine’s rendering architecture enables developers to achieve stunning visuals and also scale elegantly to lower-end systems.

    108 Unreal Engine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Unreal Engine as an Alternative to Construct 3
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    Construct 3 Event Sheet system is way easier to use than Blueprint

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Unreal Engine is a great Construct 3 alternative.

    • Unreal Engine is Freemium and ProprietaryConstruct 3 is Paid and Proprietary
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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.

    76 Construct 2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    to easy to make games for beginner

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Construct 2 is a great Construct 3 alternative.

    • Construct 2 is Freemium and ProprietaryConstruct 3 is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Scratch icon

    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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    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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    This is one of the best, optimized game engines! It is lightweight, accessible, open, works flawlessly, and provides many opportunities for creating a 2D game!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Defold Engine is Free and ProprietaryConstruct 3 is Paid and Proprietary
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    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

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Typescript
    • npm
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    • Fibbo is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Construct 3.

    • Fibbo is Free and Open SourceConstruct 3 is Paid and Proprietary
    • Fibbo is Privacy focusedConstruct 3 is not according to our users
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    GameMaker

     47 likes
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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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    Stride Game Engine

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    Stride (formerly Xenko) is an open-source C# game engine designed for the future of gaming. It comes with a full toolchain and is especially well suited to create realistic games but allows you much more!.

    64 Stride Game Engine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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