Instead of Orx
Orx alternatives
Orx gives C and C++ programmers a free, open-source 2.5D engine with data-driven configuration. You can build objects and scenes without recompiling, while its rendering, audio, physics, input, localization, animation and event systems cover core game needs. It runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, Web/HTML5, Android and iOS, supports mobile export, and allows freeware or commercial use under the zlib license. Tutorials, examples, setup guides and community support help developers work within its code-focused approach.
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Godot Engine
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5Open-source 2D, 3D and XR projects with multiplayer — Godot adds visual-free scripting alternatives through GDScript and C#, multiplayer tools, console export via third parties, and explicit 2D, 3D and XR scope.
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Construct 3
by Construct 3Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Visual scripting and browser-focused cross-platform development — Construct 3 provides visual scripting, multiplayer tools and JavaScript or TypeScript, with web, desktop and mobile targets.
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GameMaker
by GameMakerFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2Visual game creation with extensive publishing targets — GameMaker offers visual scripting, multiplayer, console export and GML Code or GML Visual across many console and desktop targets.
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Defold
by DefoldFree plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4Free cross-platform projects with multiplayer and console export — Defold adds multiplayer and console export, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, while remaining free.
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CRYENGINE
by CRYENGINEFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Visual projects targeting consoles, VR and mobile — CRYENGINE combines visual scripting, multiplayer, console export and VR targeting across desktop, mobile, web and consoles.
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GDevelop
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Visual scripting with free assets and daily publishing — GDevelop adds visual scripting, multiplayer, JavaScript, free assets and daily Android or desktop publishing within its free plan.
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Cocos Creator
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+22D and 3D content creation with TypeScript — Cocos Creator is an open-source 2D/3D editor with visual scripting, TypeScript, animation tools, plugins and mini-game publishing.
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GB Studio
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1 - 9
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Clickteam Fusion 2.5
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Adventure Game Studio
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Redot Engine
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Armory3D
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libGDX
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CopperCube
Free plan AndroidExtensionMac+2 - 17
Pygame
Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1 - 18
Wonderland Engine
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 19
Gideros
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 20
HaxeFlixel
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 21
LÖVE
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2 - 22
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LÖVR
Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1 - 25
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RPG Paper Maker
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Castle Game Engine
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Usagi Engine
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Readers may seek alternatives because Orx has no multiplayer tools and centers on C and C++. Other engines add visual scripting, additional languages, broader 2D or 3D scope, console publishing or built-in multiplayer. Switching means weighing how much programming control you want against editor workflows, target platforms and publishing needs. Also compare free access with products that reserve features for paid plans, and check whether a tool’s supported platforms match the devices and stores your project requires.