XNA Game Studio AlternativesGame Development Tools and other similar apps like XNA Game Studio

XNA Game Studio is described as 'Microsoft XNA is a freeware set of tools with a managed runtime environment provided by Microsoft that facilitates video game development and management' and is a game development tool in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to XNA Game Studio for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best XNA Game Studio alternative is GDevelop, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like XNA Game Studio are CRYENGINE, MonoGame, Adventure Game Studio and Torque 3D.

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  1. GDevelop icon

    GDevelop

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    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.

    121 GDevelop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    The new editor interface, which now supports 3D editing.
     

    • GDevelop is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to XNA Game Studio.

    • GDevelop is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to XNA Game Studio.

    • GDevelop is Freemium and Open SourceXNA Game Studio is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • GDevelop is LightweightXNA Game Studio is not according to our users
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    CRYENGINE

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    The most powerful game development platform is now available to everyone. Full engine source code. All features. No royalties. No obligations. No license fee.

    86 CRYENGINE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  4. MonoGame icon

    MonoGame

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    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.

    104 MonoGame alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    It is the community made open-source version of XNA

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    • MonoGame is Free and Open SourceXNA Game Studio is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • MonoGame is LightweightXNA Game Studio is not according to our users
  5. Adventure Game Studio icon

    Adventure Game Studio

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    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.

    65 Adventure Game Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  6. Torque 3D icon

    Torque 3D

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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. ENIGMA - LateralGM icon

    ENIGMA - LateralGM

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    ENIGMA, the Extensible Non-Interpreted Game Maker Augmentation, is an open source cross-platform game development environment derived from that of the popular software GameMaker Legacy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    FNA

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    FNA is a reimplementation of the Microsoft XNA Game Studio 4.0 Refresh libraries.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Stadia
     
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    Stencyl

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    Stencyl isn't your average game creation software; it's a gorgeous, intuitive toolset that accelerates your workflow and then gets out of the way. We take care of the essentials, so you can focus on what's important - making your game yours.

    104 Stencyl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Blitz3D icon

    Blitz3D

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    Create 2D and 3D Games for Windows.

    If you've been yearning to create games but have been frustrated by the complexity of programming languages such as C++ or Java, you've come to the right place!

    Blitz3D provides a simple yet powerful environment for game creation - s.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    Panda3D

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    Panda3D is a game engine, a framework for 3D rendering and game development for Python and C++ programs. Panda3D is Open Source and free for any purpose, including commercial ventures, thanks to its liberal license. Go ahead and grab it here.

    35 Panda3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. Wintermute Engine Development Kit icon

    Wintermute Engine Development Kit

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    Wintermute Engine Development Kit is a set of tools for creating and running graphical “point&click” adventure games, both traditional 2D ones and modern 2.5D games (3D characters on 2D backgrounds).

    59 Wintermute Engine Development Kit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Scene Edit
     
  14. FPS Creator Classic icon

    FPS Creator Classic

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    FPS Creator sets a new benchmark in the game creation market by providing an easy-to-use yet highly flexible editing environment. As its name implies this is a tool for creating action-packed FPS games with no programming or 3D modelling knowledge required.

    69 FPS Creator Classic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Screenshot of a game created with FPS Creator.
     
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