PlayN Alternatives

PlayN is described as 'Cross-platform game library that allows you to create a single Java codebase that runs in HTML5, Java, Android and Flash' and is a game development tool in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to PlayN for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best PlayN alternative is Godot Engine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PlayN are Unity, Unreal Engine, GDevelop and Wick Editor.

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  1. Valkyrie is a no-code creative platform that lets designers combine digital assets and create applications and interactive prototypes: where the power of Unity meets the usability of Photoshop.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  2. MAGE icon
     2 likes

    MAGE stands for MAKE A GAME EXPERIENCE

    The goal for MAGE is to make it as easy as possible for people to create their own 3D universes, adventures and stories. PLAY WHILE YOU CREATE!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. SmartShape icon
     5 likes

    Your project’s smart 3D digital twin as a Service. SmartShape (formerly Minko) is a technology to develop and design rich, interactive and universal 3D applications targeting computers, web browsers and mobile platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  4. Reality Factory 2 is a next-generation game authoring suite. It combines a flexible, fully scripted game development environment powered by Python with the Ogre3D engine, and supports all major desktop operating systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Project Anarchy is a complete end to end game engine and state-of-the-art toolset for mobile. Project Anarchy includes an entirely free license to ship your game on iOS, Android and Tizen platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Maratis icon
     7 likes

    Maratis is a portable, simple and visual game development tool designed for artists and developers.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. Leadwerks icon
     8 likes

    Leadwerks Game Engine provides the smoothest learning curve to take you from beginner to full-fledged game developer. Use the visual editor and the flowgraph system to set up game interactions without code. Use Lua to write your own game scripts.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • HTC Vive
    • Oculus Rift
     
  8. WorldForge icon
     2 likes

    The WorldForge project is the original open-source MMORPG project, dating back to 1997.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. Hero Engine icon
     4 likes

    The only true complete development platform for online games. HeroEngine seamlessly integrates the entire client and server architecture required to operate an online game directly into the development process.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Atavism opens up development opportunities of virtual online worlds to everyone regardless of programming knowledge or artistic ability.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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