ct.js is a 2D game editor (desktop app) based on web technologies. It aims to be an extensible yet simple game-making tool, accessible for both newbies and experienced game developers.




Wicked Engine is described as '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' and is an app. There are more than 100 alternatives to Wicked Engine for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Web-based apps. The best Wicked Engine alternative is Godot Engine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Wicked Engine are Unity, Unreal Engine, GDevelop and Wick Editor.
ct.js is a 2D game editor (desktop app) based on web technologies. It aims to be an extensible yet simple game-making tool, accessible for both newbies and experienced game developers.




Suite for building 2D top-down role-playing games with detailed map, tile, and sprite editors, traditional turn-based mechanics, dialog and encounter tools, custom scripting, asset support, and publishing options, suitable for both beginners and advanced users.




RPG Maker is the most popular commercial alternative to Wicked Engine.
RPG Paper Maker is a free game maker engine including a 3D universe with many 2D sprites and some simplified 3D objects. Pretty close to the RPG Maker series, RPG Paper Maker finally give a way to create RPGs in a totally 3D universe as easy as it is in 2D!



A extremely powerful application to make games in python as well as in visual programming


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...




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.




One framework for creating powerful cross-platform games. The spiritual successor to XNA with 1000's of titles shipped across desktop, mobile, and console platforms. MonoGame is a fully managed .NET open source game framework without any black boxes.

Adventure Game Studio (AGS) - is the IDE and the engine meant for creating and running videogames of adventure (aka "quest") genre. It has potential, although limited, support for other genres as well.




Torque 3D is a easy-to-use game creation platform. Architected from the ground up for maximum flexibility and performance across a wide range of hardware and built upon the Frontline award-winning Torque Game Engine Advanced, Torque 3D comes equipped with a full suite of tools...

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.




Construct 3 is the most popular SaaS alternative to Wicked Engine.
Open 3D Engine (O3DE) is an Apache 2.0-licensed multi-platform 3D engine that enables developers and content creators to build AAA games, cinema-quality 3D worlds, and high-fidelity simulations without any fees or commercial obligations.

