Open Source Unity Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Unity for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Linux alternative is Godot Engine. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Unity and loads of them are open source and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Linux alternatives to Unity are GDevelop, Redot Engine, Bevy Game Engine and microStudio.

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Unity alternatives page was last updated Dec 7, 2024
  1. Maratis icon
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    Maratis is a portable, simple and visual game development tool designed for artists and developers.

    65 Maratis alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Discontinued

    The last version (3.21) was released in February 2013.

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  2. Platinum Arts Sandbox icon
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    Platinum Arts Sandbox Free 3D Game Maker is an open source free game maker, free RPG Maker, free sidescroller maker, free Machinima creator, and game design tool that makes it easy for kids and adults to create video games, maps and worlds.

    54 Platinum Arts Sandbox alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Platinum Arts Sandbox Features

    1.  RPG Maker
    2.  Sandbox
    3.  Community-based
    Discontinued

    https://forum.sandboxgamemaker.com/viewtopic.php?t=5957PAS Game Maker seems to be discontinued, and the developer is working on another project called D's Sandbox or MAGE, a Minecraft clone based on Minetest.

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  3. AresEd icon
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    AresEd is a high-level and fully featured 3D game creation suite. It is Free and Open Source. When it is finished you will be able to make full 3D games without writing any code (although a fallback to the python scripting language will be provided).

    52 AresEd alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be abandoned. Last version, 0.0.2, released in November 2012, can be still downloaded from Google Code.

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  4. MAGE icon
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    MAGE stands for MAKE A GAME EXPERIENCE

    The goal for MAGE is to make it as easy as possible for people to create their own 3D universes, adventures and stories. PLAY WHILE YOU CREATE!.

    95 MAGE alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    MAGE Features

    1.  RPG Maker
    2.  Visual Programming
    Discontinued

    No updates, no downloads since 2016

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  5. Esenthel Engine icon
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    Esenthel is a next gen, cross-platform C++ game engine that comes with a lighting fast, high performance game engine with advanced graphics and physics and support for multiplayer and UNLIMITED size worlds which is make the engine well suit even MMORPG titles.

    23 Esenthel Engine alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Windows Phone
    • Xbox

    Esenthel Engine Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  3D Game Engine
    3.  C++
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  6. Reality Factory 2 icon
     3 likes

    Reality Factory 2 is a next-generation game authoring suite. It combines a flexible, fully scripted game development environment powered by Python with the Ogre3D engine, and supports all major desktop operating systems.

    57 Reality Factory 2 alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    Doesn't appear to have had any updates since 2010.

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  7. JMonkeyEngine icon
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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.

    35 JMonkeyEngine alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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