M.U.G.E.N AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Game Development Tools

The best Game Development alternative to M.U.G.E.N is Construct 2, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to M.U.G.E.N and four of them are Game Development Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Game Development Tool alternatives to M.U.G.E.N are ct.js, Construct 3 and Arcade Game Studio.

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Is a freeware 2D fighting game engine designed by Elecbyte. It still supports by the community on non-commercial basis. For now were created thousands of different fighters and locations from popular fiction. It is written...

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M.U.G.E.N alternatives page was last updated Nov 28, 2023
  1. Construct 2 icon
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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
    Construct 2 screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

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  2. ct.js icon
     24 likes

    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.

    45 ct.js alternatives
    Room editor

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  2D Game Engine
    2.  Support for Javascript
    3.  2D Game Creation
    4.  Export to HTML
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Support for HTML5
    9.  Modular System
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  3. Construct 3 icon
     79 likes

    Construct 3 is a powerful 2D game development engine which uses Scirra's intuitive event system to allow its users to build all kinds of games and apps.

    52 Construct 3 alternatives
    Construct 3 screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Construct 3 Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Live Preview
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  Support for Layers
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Portable
    9.  Browser-based
    10.  Visual Programming
    11.  Support for Javascript
    12.  Online Multiplayer Plugin
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    • Construct 3 is the most popular SaaS alternative to M.U.G.E.N.

    • Construct 3 is the most popular commercial alternative to M.U.G.E.N.

    • Construct 3 is Paid and ProprietaryM.U.G.E.N is Free and Proprietary
    • Construct 3 is MultiplayerM.U.G.E.N is not according to our users
  4. Arcade Game Studio icon
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    Making games as the '80s arcade games. Includes Run'n'Gun, vertical & horizontal Shooters or Platform, makes games as Pac-Man, Commando, 1942, Ghosts 'n' Goblins or Gauntlet, with sprite sheets, pixel art, sound fx, & music. You get arcade feel.

    68 Arcade Game Studio alternatives
    Arcade Game Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Arcade Game Studio Features

    1.  No Coding Required
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