Source SDK is described as 'The Source SDK is a software development kit compiled by Valve Software that is used to create maps or mods for the Source engine, with the exception of Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2, and Alien Swarm. These games are packaged with their own SDKs, called the Left 4 Dead Authoring' and is a game development tool in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Source SDK for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Source SDK alternative is Unreal Engine, which is free. Other great apps like Source SDK are Defold Engine, Stride Game Engine, Urho3D and Open 3D Engine.