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GDevelop is a free-to-start, open-source game engine built around drag-and-drop, visual, no-code creation. It also supports JavaScript, multiplayer lobbies, leaderboards, player accounts, mobile export, and publishing to Google Play, Steam, iOS, desktop, web, and gd.games. Its free plan includes thousands of Asset Store items, free multiplayer and online services, plus Android and desktop publishing once per day. Projects can target Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows, while paid plans add full mobile-app access and other creation or marketing features.

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    Godot Engine

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Open-source 2D, 3D, and XR projects — Godot replaces GDevelop's visual scripting with GDScript, C#, and C++, while adding console export through third-party providers.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Construct 3

    by Construct 3
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    JavaScript or TypeScript browser-based development — Construct 3 offers JavaScript and TypeScript alongside visual scripting, with a paid tier starting at $9.99/user/mo.

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

    by GameMaker
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Multi-platform games including major consoles — GameMaker adds GML Code and GML Visual plus 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 cross-platform projects with console export — Defold is free with visual scripting, multiplayer, and exports to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    CRYENGINE

    by CRYENGINE
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Games targeting consoles, VR, and desktop — CRYENGINE combines visual scripting with targets including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, VR, and web.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Cocos Creator

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    2D and 3D content with animation tooling — Cocos Creator adds an animation editor, plugin system, TypeScript scripting, and mini-game publishing alongside visual tools.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    jMonkeyEngine

    by jMonkeyEngine
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Java developers building cross-platform 3D projects — jMonkeyEngine uses Java and open-source development rather than GDevelop's visual no-code creation, while supporting desktop and mobile 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

Alternatives become relevant when daily publishing limits slow releases, when console export matters, or when a team needs a different balance between visual tools and code. GDevelop subscriptions can be monthly or yearly, with annual savings up to 40%, but Silver and Gold prices are not shown. Compare each engine's programming languages, platform coverage, multiplayer support, editor style, and 2D or 3D scope. The right switch may offer broader console reach, a code-first workflow, specialized animation tools, or another pricing model, while giving up GDevelop's no-code approach or particular publishing destinations.

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