Godot Engine Alternatives

Godot Engine is described as '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' and is a leading game development tool in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Godot Engine for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best Godot Engine alternative is Unreal Engine, which is free. Other great apps like Godot Engine are Unity, GDevelop, Wick Editor and Armory 3D.

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Godot Engine alternatives page was last updated Jul 5, 2025
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  1. Roblox Studio icon

    Roblox Studio

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    Create anything you can imagine with Roblox's free and immersive creation engine. Roblox Studio lets you create anything and release with one click to smartphones, tablets, desktops, consoles, and virtual reality devices.

    58 Roblox Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Roblox
    Homepage

    Roblox Studio Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Roblox
    3.  API Integration
    4.  3D Game Engine
    5.  Lua scripting

    Roblox Studio VS Godot Engine

     
  2. PICO-8 icon

    PICO-8

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    PICO-8 is a Lua based fantasy console for programming, sharing and playing tiny games and other computer programs. The app boots to a shell prompt with easy access to scores of game building tools.

    28 PICO-8 alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    PICO-8 screenshot 1

    PICO-8 Features

    1.  Music Sequencer
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Lua scripting
    4.  2D Game Creation
    5.  2D Game Engine
    6.  Built-in editor
    7.  Export to HTML
    8.  Built-in Image editor

    PICO-8 VS Godot Engine

     
  4. Flax Engine icon

    Flax Engine

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    Flax Engine is claimed the most agile game engine. It's open source, cross-platform and it lets you write scripts in C++ and C# seamlessly. Also focused on lightweight development. A true game changer.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Flax Engine screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  C-sharp
    2.  C++

    Flax Engine VS Godot Engine

     
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  6. JMonkeyEngine icon

    JMonkeyEngine

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    JMonkeyEngine3 it’s a free, open source game engine, made especially for Java game developers who want to create 3D games using modern technology. The software is programmed entirely in Java, intended for wide accessibility and quick deployment.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    JMonkeyEngine screenshot 1

    JMonkeyEngine VS Godot Engine

     
    Comments about JMonkeyEngine as an Alternative to Godot Engine
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    Negative Jul 5, 2017
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    Godot is a game engine with a user interface editor. JMonkeyEngine is a framework for programming games in Java.

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    • JMonkeyEngine is Free and Open SourceGodot Engine is also Free and Open Source
  7. Amethyst Game Engine icon

    Amethyst Game Engine

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    Amethyst uses gfx-rs to render graphics with Vulkan or Metal. It is meant to be used for 2D and 3D, with various utilities for both types of games. It should be beginner friendly but also allow more advanced uses such as custom render passes and GLSL shaders.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The website is unavailable, and the GitHub repository has been archived in April 2022.

    Amethyst Game Engine Features

    1.  3D Game Engine
    2.  2D Game Engine

    Amethyst Game Engine VS Godot Engine

     
  8. ezEngine icon

    ezEngine

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    ezEngine is a free, open source game engine written in C++. Its philosophy is to be modular and flexible, such that it can be adapted to many different use cases. EZ utilizes a plugin system to integrate features such as FMOD or Jolt Physics.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ezEngine screenshot 1

    Top ezEngine Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
    4.  Single player
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Coding Required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Scene System
    10.  Modular System
    11.  3D Game Engine
    12.  C++

    ezEngine VS Godot Engine

     
  10. Solarus icon

    Solarus

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    Solarus is a free and open-source Action-RPG game engine, licensed under GPL v3, and written in C++. It runs quests in Lua, and can work on a great number of platforms. Solarus also features a game editor and a game launcher.

    19 Solarus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Map editor

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  RPG Maker

    Solarus VS Godot Engine

     
  11. ENIGMA - LateralGM icon

    ENIGMA - LateralGM

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    ENIGMA, the Extensible Non-Interpreted Game Maker Augmentation, is an open source cross-platform game development environment derived from that of the popular software GameMaker Legacy.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    ENIGMA - LateralGM screenshot 1

    ENIGMA - LateralGM VS Godot Engine

     
  12. Leadwerks icon

    Leadwerks

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    Leadwerks Game Engine provides the smoothest learning curve to take you from beginner to full-fledged game developer. Use the visual editor and the flowgraph system to set up game interactions without code. Use Lua to write your own game scripts.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • HTC Vive
    • Oculus Rift
    Editor

    Leadwerks VS Godot Engine

     
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