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CRYENGINE pairs full source-code access with a free plan, visual scripting, multiplayer tools, and exports spanning desktop, mobile, consoles, web, and VR. Its Sandbox Editor builds worlds without baking, and its rendering includes dynamic global illumination and a physically based workflow. Physics simulation, destruction, particle effects, and animation systems support real-time projects. C++ and Lua are available alongside Schematyc visual scripting.

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    Godot Engine

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Open-source 2D, 3D, cross-platform, or XR projects — Godot is open source and supports 2D, 3D, cross-platform, and XR projects, while CRYENGINE adds visual scripting and VR targeting.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Construct 3

    by Construct 3
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Visual-scripting projects targeting web and mobile — Construct 3 combines visual scripting with JavaScript and TypeScript, but its stated targets omit CRYENGINE’s console and VR targets.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $9.99/user/mo Visit site
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    GameMaker

    by GameMaker
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    GML-based games across desktop, mobile, and consoles — GameMaker offers GML Code and GML Visual and targets GX.games and tvOS, while CRYENGINE offers C++, Lua, and Schematyc.

    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 selected consoles — Defold is free and source-available, with targets including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch; CRYENGINE also targets Xbox and VR.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    GDevelop

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Visual projects needing free assets and daily publishing — GDevelop includes free Asset Store assets and free multiplayer and online services, but its free plan limits Android and desktop publishing to once daily.

    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 TypeScript for 2D and 3D content, while CRYENGINE offers C++, Lua, and Schematyc.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    jMonkeyEngine

    by jMonkeyEngine
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Java projects for desktop and mobile — jMonkeyEngine uses Java and is open source, while CRYENGINE provides C++, Lua, Schematyc visual scripting, and console, web, and VR targets.

    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

The key cost to weigh is its 5% royalty when a project ships, with the first $5K in annual revenue per project royalty-free. Alternatives may suit projects with different licensing preferences, scripting needs, or publishing targets. Compare their platform reach with CRYENGINE’s, especially if you need consoles or VR, and consider whether a tool’s emphasis on 2D, browser publishing, or visual workflows fits the work. Free plans also differ: GDevelop limits Android and desktop publishing to once per day, while Construct 3 offers a paid plan from $9.99/user/mo.

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