Engine directory

Choose for the project you can finish.

No engine is best at everything. Compare workflow, platform needs, team skills, source access, and current licensing before choosing.

Unreal Engine

High-end 3D and cinematic tooling with C++, Blueprints visual scripting, and engine source access.

3DC++Blueprints
Official licensing →

Godot

A lightweight, open-source 2D/3D engine with GDScript, C#, and a scene-oriented workflow.

2D + 3DOpen sourceMIT license
Official license →

GameMaker

A focused 2D workflow with GML Code and visual tools, well suited to prototypes and indie games.

2DGMLVisual tools
Official licensing help →

RPG Maker

A specialized editor for story-driven 2D RPGs using maps, databases, event systems, and JavaScript extensions.

2D RPGEventsJavaScript
Official FAQ and licensing →

CRYENGINE

A source-available, high-fidelity 3D engine aimed at technically advanced real-time projects.

3DC++Source access
Official licensing →

License and pricing models change. The links above point to the publishers’ current pages; verify them before a commercial decision.

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