Unity Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Unity for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Godot Engine, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Unity and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Unity are Unreal Engine, GDevelop, Candlestick and Defold Engine.

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  1. Resonite icon
     4 likes

    Resonite is a free collaborative social VR & desktop sandbox platform, where users can socialize in a virtual environment and create objects, avatars & worlds together.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • SteamOS
    • SteamVR
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  2. SmartShape icon
     5 likes

    Your project’s smart 3D digital twin as a Service. SmartShape (formerly Minko) is a technology to develop and design rich, interactive and universal 3D applications targeting computers, web browsers and mobile platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
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  3. GemRB icon
     2 likes

    GemRB (Game Engine Made with preRendered Background) is a portable open-source reimplementation of the Infinity Engine that underpinned Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale and Planescape: Torment. It sports a cleaner design, greater extensibility and several innovations.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  4. Heaps.io icon
     2 likes

    Heaps is a cross platform graphics engine designed for high performance games. It's designed to leverage modern GPUs that are commonly available on desktop, mobile and consoles.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  5. LÖVR icon
     2 likes

    Virtual Reality for Lua.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  6. Rogue Engine icon
     2 likes

    Rogue Engine is a full featured environment for game development using WebGL. Create projects in an intuitive and familiar 3D environment using configurable components made with TypeScript.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  7. GeeXLab icon
     5 likes

    GeeXLab is a cross-platform demotool for 3D programming, demos creation, game development, interactive applications, creative coding and prototyping.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  8. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. AuraJS icon
     1 like

    Write JavaScript 2D and 3D games, compile to native. Create, play, and publish from your terminal.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PowerShell
    • cURL
    • npm
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  10. Gameeky icon
     1 like

    Gameeky lets young learners and educators create and explore cooperative games and learning experiences.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  11. Maratis icon
     6 likes

    Maratis is a portable, simple and visual game development tool designed for artists and developers.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. Monkey X icon
     1 like

    Monkey is a modular language. You can create your own custom modules and use other people's - including the awesome box2d and minib3d modules!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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