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Best Game Visual Scripting Software in 2026

Building game logic with visual scripting can involve different requirements for 2D and 3D projects. Compare support for each, along with code integration, collaboration features, and export targets. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer cost context, while runtime licensing is another point to check against your intended use. Armory3D, Construct 3, and GDevelop are among the entries. Consider the kinds of games you want to make, where you plan to export them, and which listed scripting and licensing details fit your project.

26 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Armory3D

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Armory3D combines Blender integration with visual and code-based game logic, rendering options, and a wide range of export targets. Its Blender version requirement is a key setup consideration.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
2

Clickteam Fusion 2.5

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Fusion 2.5 offers visual tools for building 2D games and applications, with export options across several platforms.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
3

Construct 3
by Construct 3
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Construct 3 provides a visual route into 2D game development while allowing code in JavaScript or TypeScript.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $9.99/user/mo Visit site
4

CopperCube

Free plan AndroidExtensionMac+2

CopperCube combines visual authoring tools with both no-code interactions and JavaScript scripting.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
5

Flowlab

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Flowlab combines a visual game editor with browser publishing and classroom tools.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
6

GameMaker
by GameMaker
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

GameMaker offers visual and code-based scripting alongside a broad list of export targets.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $79.99/mo Visit site
7

GDevelop

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

GDevelop brings visual creation, publishing, and multiplayer tools together, with a free plan for getting started. Check the free publishing limit and paid-plan terms against your workflow.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
8

RPG Paper Maker

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

RPG Paper Maker brings map editing, events, battles, and asset import into an engine geared mainly to J-RPGs.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $79.99 Visit site
9

Stencyl

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Stencyl offers a visual game-building workflow with code extensions and publishing options that vary by plan.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $99/yr Visit site
10

Kodu Game Lab

Free plan WebWindows

Choose Kodu Game Lab if you want a free visual programming environment centered on making 3D games, or need classroom resources for project-based learning.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
11

Pocket Code

Free plan AndroidiPhone

Choose Pocket Code for free visual programming on a mobile device, particularly for learning, classroom projects, or experimenting with supported hardware extensions.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
12

Visionaire Studio

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Visionaire Studio combines a visual adventure-game workflow with scripting and broad publishing targets.

6.9 Free plan · paid from €75 Visit site
13

UPBGE

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

UPBGE brings visual programming, scripting, rendering, and game preview into a Blender-based workflow at no cost.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
14

The Sandbox Game Maker

Free plan MacWindows

Game Maker offers no-code creation tools and free Gallery sharing for Windows and macOS. LAND ownership is a prerequisite for publishing to virtual LAND or monetizing an experience.

6.7 Free plan Visit site
15

001 Game Creator
by 001 Game Creator
Paid AndroidiPhoneWindows

Choose 001 Game Creator if you need 2D or 3D creation with multiple scripting approaches and its stated export targets. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or open-source software.

6.0 From $79.99 · 7-day trial Visit site
16

Buildbox
by Buildbox
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+1

Choose Buildbox if you want visual game-making tools, especially Buildbox 4's environment generation and AI editing features.

6.0 Visit site
17

Action Game Maker

Paid AndroidWebWindows

ACTION GAME MAKER combines visual scripting, GDScript, and a range of 2D game tools. Check the listed minimum system requirements and the Steam key redemption window before purchase.

5.9 Visit site
18

Bloxels

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Bloxels provides visual game-building tools for individual creators and educational groups, with publishing through its Arcade.

5.9 From $3.99/mo Visit site
19

GameGuru MAX
by GameGuru MAX
Free trial Windows

GameGuru MAX focuses on Windows game creation with visual scripting, Lua, and multiplayer tools.

5.8 Visit site
20

GameSalad
by GameSalad
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2

GameSalad offers visual game creation with publishing options that vary by subscription. Basic costs $19 a month, while publishing to app stores and HTML5 requires Pro at $29 a month.

5.7 From $19/mo Visit site
21

Pixel Game Maker MV

Free trial Windows

Pixel Game Maker MV brings visual scene-building and optional scripting together for 2D action games.

5.7 Visit site
22

Smile Game Builder

Free trial Windows

SMILE GAME BUILDER offers RPG creation without programming, a large included asset set, and Windows output.

5.5 Visit site
23

RPG Maker

Paid MacWebWindows

RPG Maker combines visual game-building tools with JavaScript scripting and several listed distribution targets. Check its missing multiplayer, mobile, and console capabilities before choosing it.

5.4 From $79.99 Visit site
24

StoryFlow Editor

Paid LinuxMacWindows

StoryFlow Editor combines visual narrative authoring with engine plugins, offline operation, and Git-friendly text files.

5.3 From $30 Visit site
25

Dreams

Paid

4.1 From $19.99 Visit site

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