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Construct 3 focuses on 2D game creation, with an event system for building logic from conditions and actions rather than conventional code. It also accepts JavaScript and TypeScript, runs in a browser without installation, and can continue offline after its first load. Projects can reach web, mobile, and desktop targets, with publishing and monetisation features added in paid versions. The free edition has limits on events, layers, effects, multiplayer, loading screens, and publishing destinations; paid access starts at $9.99/user/mo.

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    Godot Engine

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Free 2D, 3D, cross-platform, and XR game projects — Godot is free and open source, with 2D, 3D, and XR scope plus GDScript, C#, and C++ instead of Construct 3's browser-based 2D workflow.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    GameMaker

    by GameMaker
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Visual or code-led projects targeting consoles — GameMaker combines visual scripting with GML Code and GML Visual, and names console targets including Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $79.99/mo Visit site
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    Defold

    by Defold
    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

    Free projects targeting desktop, mobile, web, and consoles — Defold offers a free plan and names PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch among its targets, but no visual scripting is specified.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    CRYENGINE

    by CRYENGINE
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Projects spanning desktop, mobile, web, consoles, and VR — CRYENGINE names VR and console destinations alongside web, mobile, and desktop, while Construct 3 is a 2D engine.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    GDevelop

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Visual projects seeking open-source tools and free assets — GDevelop is open source and its free plan includes thousands of assets plus daily Android or desktop publishing and free multiplayer services.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Cocos Creator

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    2D and 3D interactive content with TypeScript — Cocos Creator pairs an animation editor and plugin system with 2D and 3D content creation and TypeScript scripting.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    jMonkeyEngine

    by jMonkeyEngine
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Java-based projects for desktop and mobile — jMonkeyEngine is an open-source engine built around Java, rather than Construct 3's visual events with optional JavaScript or TypeScript.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Ren'Py

    by Ren'Py
    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4
    9.2 Free plan Visit site
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    OpenMW-CS

    by OpenMW-CS
    Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
    8.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Stride

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Cocos2d-x

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Irrlicht Engine

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Stencyl

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.6 Free plan · paid from $99/yr Visit site
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    Phaser

    by Phaser
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    MonoGame

    by MonoGame
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Open 3D Engine

    by Open 3D Engine
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Bevy

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Flax Engine

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Babylon.js

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Solar2D

    by Solar2D
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    OGRE

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Evergine

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    LayaAir

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    GB Studio

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
    7.4 Free plan Visit site

Readers may look elsewhere for a broader 3D or XR remit, console targets, open-source code, or a different balance between visual tools and programming. Godot adds 3D and XR scope, while several alternatives name consoles among their destinations. Compare the engines' supported platforms, scripting languages, code models, and free-plan terms before switching. Construct 3's browser workflow and event system may be a draw, but its 2D focus and free edition's restrictions can matter if your projects need a different scope or release path.

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