Project Spark AlternativesGame Development Tools and other similar apps like Project Spark

Project Spark is described as 'Powerful, yet simple way to build and play your own worlds, stories and games' and is a game development tool in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Project Spark for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best Project Spark alternative is Godot Engine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Project Spark are Unreal Engine, Unity, Wick Editor and microStudio.

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  1. Godot Engine icon
     532 likes

    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.

    172 Godot Engine alternatives
    Godot Engine screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  3D Game Engine
    2.  2D Game Engine
    3.  Cross-Platform
    4.  GdScript
    5.  Portable
    6.  Simple installation
    7.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    8.  Intuitive Nodes
    9.  Multiple languages
    10.  Keyframe Animation
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Community-based
    Godot Engine iconProject Spark Icon

    Godot Engine VS Project Spark

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

    • Godot Engine is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Project Spark.

    • Godot Engine is Free and Open SourceProject Spark is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Godot Engine is LightweightProject Spark is not according to our users
  2. Unreal Engine icon
     172 likes

    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.

    105 Unreal Engine alternatives
    A screenshot of the new Unreal Engine 5. Source: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/blog/unreal-engine-5-is-now-available-in-early-access

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Top Unreal Engine Features

    1.  3D Game Engine
    2.  Destructible geometry
    3.  Visual Programming
    4.  Virtual Reality
    5.  Blueprint Function
    6.  Chaos Engine
    7.  Node Based
    8.  Develop in VR
    9.  Photorealism
    10.  Materials Editor
    11.  No Coding Required
    12.  Support for scripting
    Unreal Engine iconProject Spark Icon

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  3. Unity icon
     344 likes

    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.

    131 Unity alternatives
    Unity screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Unity Features

    1.  C# Scripting
    2.  3D Game Engine
    3.  2D Game Engine
    4.  Networking and Multiplayer
    5.  Vectorize raster images
    6.  C-sharp
    Unity iconProject Spark Icon

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  4. Wick Editor icon
     73 likes

    The Wick Editor is a free and open-source tool for creating games, animations, and everything in-between. It's designed to be the most accessible tool for creating multimedia projects on the web. Your creations can run on any device with a web browser - that means mobile too.

    96 Wick Editor alternatives
    A picture of the editor with a demo!

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for HTML5
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Onion skinning
    4.  Automated Tweening
    5.  Keyframe Animation
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  2D Game Creation
    11.  Movie clips
    12.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    Wick Editor iconProject Spark Icon

    Wick Editor VS Project Spark

    Is Wick Editor a good alternative to Project Spark?
     
    • Wick Editor is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Project Spark.

    • Wick Editor is Free and Open SourceProject Spark is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Wick Editor is LightweightProject Spark is not according to our users
  5. microStudio icon
     16 likes

    microStudio is a free game engine online. Create games, learn programming, play, share, prototype and jam!.

    168 microStudio alternatives
    microStudio screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Raspberry Pi

    microStudio Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Embedded tutorials
    3.  Multiple export options
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    microStudio iconProject Spark Icon

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  6. Bevy Game Engine icon
     18 likes

    A refreshingly simple data-driven game engine built in Rust. Free and Open Source Forever!

    132 Bevy Game Engine alternatives
    Bevy Game Engine screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Bevy Game Engine Features

    1.  3D Game Engine
    2.  Rust
    3.  2D Game Engine
    4.  Scene System
    Bevy Game Engine iconProject Spark Icon

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  7. CRYENGINE icon
     61 likes

    The most powerful game development platform is now available to everyone. Full engine source code. All features. No royalties. No obligations. No license fee.

    82 CRYENGINE alternatives
    CRYENGINE screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    CRYENGINE Features

    1.  3D Game Engine
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  Flow diagram visualisation
    4.  Flowgraph
    5.  Single player
    6.  Support for scripting
    7.  Multiplayer
    8.  Ad-free
    CRYENGINE iconProject Spark Icon

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  8. Upbge icon
     8 likes

    A extremely powerful application to make games in python as well as in visual programming.

    127 Upbge alternatives
    Upbge screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Upbge Features

    1.  Visual Programming
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Portable
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No registration required
    Upbge iconProject Spark Icon

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  9. Torque 3D icon
     44 likes

    Torque 3D is a easy-to-use game creation platform. Architected from the ground up for maximum flexibility and performance across a wide range of hardware and built upon the Frontline award-winning Torque Game Engine Advanced, Torque 3D comes equipped with a full suite of tools...

    71 Torque 3D alternatives
    Torque 3D screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Torque 3D iconProject Spark Icon

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  10. Open 3D Engine icon
     21 likes

    Open 3D Engine (O3DE) is an Apache 2.0-licensed multi-platform 3D engine that enables developers and content creators to build AAA games, cinema-quality 3D worlds, and high-fidelity simulations without any fees or commercial obligations.

    103 Open 3D Engine alternatives
    Open 3D Engine screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Open 3D Engine Features

    1.  3D Game Engine
    2.  Virtual Reality
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  AWS Integration
    Open 3D Engine iconProject Spark Icon

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  11. Babylon.js icon
     7 likes

    A complete JavaScript framework for building 3D games with HTML5, WebGL and Web Audio.

    54 Babylon.js alternatives
    Babylon.js screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • HTC Vive
    • HTML5 Please
    • Oculus Rift
    Babylon.js iconProject Spark Icon

    Babylon.js VS Project Spark

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    • Babylon.js is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Project Spark.

    • Babylon.js is Free and Open SourceProject Spark is Free Personal and Proprietary
  12. Blitz3D icon
     20 likes

    Create 2D and 3D Games for Windows.

    If you've been yearning to create games but have been frustrated by the complexity of programming languages such as C++ or Java, you've come to the right place!

    Blitz3D provides a simple yet powerful environment for game creation - s.

    85 Blitz3D alternatives
    Blitz3D screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Blitz3D Features

    1.  3D Game Engine
    Blitz3D iconProject Spark Icon

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