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The best alternative to Unity is GDevelop, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Unity and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Unity are CRYENGINE, Defold Engine, microStudio and Urho3D.

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  1. GDevelop icon

    GDevelop

     196 likes

    GDevelop is an open-source game making software designed to be used by everyone. Any kind of 2D games can be created with it and no programming skills are required to get started. Logic of games are made using visual events.

    125 GDevelop alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    The new editor interface, which now supports 3D editing.
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  2. CRYENGINE icon

    CRYENGINE

     67 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    CRYENGINE screenshot 1
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  4. Defold Engine icon

    Defold Engine

     38 likes

    The completely free and source-available game engine Defold solves the technical issues we all have in common when making games. That way, you can focus on being creative and building a great game.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU
    Defold Engine screenshot 1
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  5. microStudio icon

    microStudio

     23 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Raspberry Pi
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    microStudio screenshot 1
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  6. Urho3D icon

    Urho3D

     42 likes

    Urho3D is a lightweight, cross-platform rendering and game engine implemented in C++ and released under the MIT license. Greatly inspired by OGRE and Horde3D.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Raspberry Pi
    • FI flagFinland
    • European Union flagEU
    Urho3D screenshot 1
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  8. Wicked Engine icon

    Wicked Engine

     5 likes

    Wicked Engine is an open-source game engine written in C++. The main focus is to be easy to set up and use, light weight, high performance, and graphically advanced. The full source code is provided with the MIT license, which means, anyone is free to use it for anything without...

    102 Wicked Engine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Phone
    • Xbox
    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU
    Wicked Engine screenshot 1
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  9. UNIGINE icon

    UNIGINE

     4 likes

    Unigine Engine is a proprietary cross-platform middleware, developed by Unigine. It is used as either a game engine or as an engine for VR systems. The middleware is aimed to the wide market, so there are various licenses of Unigine, including special ones for independent...

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • LU flagLuxembourg
    • European Union flagEU
    UNIGINE screenshot 1
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  10. Flax Engine icon

    Flax Engine

     6 likes

    Flax Engine is claimed the most agile game engine. It's open source, cross-platform and it lets you write scripts in C++ and C# seamlessly. Also focused on lightweight development. A true game changer.

    111 Flax Engine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU
    Flax Engine screenshot 1
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    pyrite64

     4 likes

    Pyrite64 is a visual editor + runtime-engine to create 3D games that can run on a real N64 console or accurate emulators like Mupen64Plus.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Windows
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    pyrite64 screenshot 1
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  12. Hology Engine icon

    Hology Engine

     9 likes

    3D game engine that uses web technologies. Perfect for those who already know TypeScript and want to collaborate with designers and artists to create 3D experiences.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU
    Engine editor
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  13. Cafu Engine icon

    Cafu Engine

     3 likes

    The Cafu Engine is an all-purpose, modern 3D graphics engine and game development kit, feature complete to get you started quickly.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Lua
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Cafu Engine screenshot 1
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  14. Felgo icon

    Felgo

     7 likes

    Felgo is a Cross-Platform Development SDK based on the popular Qt framework. Felgo Apps and Games are created within the Qt Creator.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU
    Felgo screenshot 1
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