The Best Paid Unity AlternativesTop Game Development Tools and other similar apps like Unity

The best paid alternative to Unity is Verge3D. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Unity and ten of them is paid so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting paid alternatives to Unity are Construct 3, AppGameKit Studio, Hero Engine and Gamesalad.

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  1. Verge3D icon

    Verge3D

     42 likes

    Verge3D is a powerful and intuitive toolkit that allows Blender, 3ds Max or Maya users to create immersive web-based experiences. Verge3D can be used to build interactive animations, product configurators, engaging presentations of any kind, online stores, explainers, e-learning...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Autodesk 3ds Max
    • WebGL
    • Autodesk Maya
    • Blender
    3D product customizer
     
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    Verge3D vs Unity Comments
    Yuri
    Positive
    5

    Verge3D is much better fit for the Web than Unity and smoothly works in mobile browsers.

    Michael
    Positive
    3

    Verge3D comes with much better WebGL support.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Because on the website the description is that it makes web interactives, not games.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Verge3D is Paid and ProprietaryUnity is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Construct 3 icon

    Construct 3

     80 likes

    Browser-based 2D game creation engine using a visual event-driven system, integrates JavaScript for advanced development, requires no installation or prior programming, supports exporting to HTML5, mobile platforms, Xbox One, and enables real-time editing on any device.

    54 Construct 3 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Add 3D into your games easily
     
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    Construct 3 vs Unity Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Construct 3 is only 2D, while Unity supports both 2D and 3D

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Peter
    Negative
    -2

    Has no capabilities to build full-featured 3D games.

    • Construct 3 is Paid and ProprietaryUnity is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Construct 3 is LightweightUnity is not according to our users
  4. AppGameKit Studio icon

    AppGameKit Studio

     3 likes

    AppGameKit Studio is a fully featured cross-platform game development tool set that runs on Windows, Linux and MacOS. With the re-imagined game development user interface with the focus to be an all-in-one work space, you can now quickly drag & drop assets to visualize your...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    scene editor, asset manager
     
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    Construct 3

    Browser-based 2D game creation engine using a visual event-driven system, integrates JavaScript for advanced development, requires no installation or prior programming, supports exporting to HTML5, mobile platforms, Xbox One, and...

    https://www.construct.net
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  6. Hero Engine icon

    Hero Engine

     4 likes

    The only true complete development platform for online games. HeroEngine seamlessly integrates the entire client and server architecture required to operate an online game directly into the development process.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Hero Engine screenshot 1
     
  7. Gamesalad icon

    Gamesalad

     13 likes

    GameSalad Creator is an authoring tool developed by GameSalad, Inc. (formerly Gendai Games) aimed primarily at non-programmers for composing games in a drag-and-drop fashion, utilizing visual editors and a behavior-based logic system.

    90 Gamesalad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Gamesalad screenshot 1
     
  8. Leadwerks icon

    Leadwerks

     8 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • HTC Vive
    • Oculus Rift
    Editor
     
  10. Visionaire Studio icon

    Visionaire Studio

     3 likes

    Visionaire Studio is the top reference for the development of adventure games.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  11. Appcelerator icon

    Appcelerator

     5 likes

    The Appcelerator platform is everything you need to create great, native mobile apps—all from a single JavaScript code base.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dashboard
     
  12. Game Guru icon

    Game Guru

     4 likes

    Welcome to GameGuru, the easy game maker. Our mission is to create the easiest and most enjoyable game creator. Join us and our great & enthusiastic community on this journey.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Game Guru screenshot 1
     
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