Unity Alternatives

Unity is described as 'Real-time 3D engine enabling collaboration to create immersive, interactive experiences on Windows, Mac, and Linux, with extensive platform support' and is a very popular game development tool in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Unity for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Unity alternative is Godot Engine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Unity are Unreal Engine, Stride Game Engine, GDevelop and CRYENGINE.

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Unity alternatives are mainly Game Development Tools, but if you're looking for 3D Modelers or Role-playing Games you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows + Open Source, Linux, Open Source, Online, Free and Android. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Unity.
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  1. Verge3D icon

    Verge3D

     42 likes

    Verge3D is a powerful and intuitive toolkit that allows Blender, 3ds Max or Maya users to create immersive web-based experiences. Verge3D can be used to build interactive animations, product configurators, engaging presentations of any kind, online stores, explainers, e-learning...

    57 Verge3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Autodesk 3ds Max
    • WebGL
    • Autodesk Maya
    • Blender
    3D product customizer
     
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    Comments about Verge3D as an Alternative to Unity
    Yuri
    Positive
    5

    Verge3D is much better fit for the Web than Unity and smoothly works in mobile browsers.

    Michael
    Positive
    3

    Verge3D comes with much better WebGL support.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Because on the website the description is that it makes web interactives, not games.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Verge3D is a great Unity alternative.

    • Verge3D is the most popular commercial alternative to Unity.

    • Verge3D is Paid and ProprietaryUnity is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Urho3D icon

    Urho3D

     43 likes

    Urho3D is a lightweight, cross-platform rendering and game engine implemented in C++ and released under the MIT license. Greatly inspired by OGRE and Horde3D.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Raspberry Pi
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  4. Open 3D Engine icon

    Open 3D Engine

     23 likes

    Open 3D Engine (O3DE) is an Apache 2.0-licensed multi-platform 3D engine that enables developers and content creators to build AAA games, cinema-quality 3D worlds, and high-fidelity simulations without any fees or commercial obligations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Open 3D Engine screenshot 1
     
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    Construct 3 icon
    Construct 3

    Browser-based 2D game creation engine using a visual event-driven system, integrates JavaScript for advanced development, requires no installation or prior programming, supports exporting to HTML5, mobile platforms, Xbox One, and...

    https://www.construct.net
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  6. ct.js icon

    ct.js

     29 likes

    ct.js is a 2D game editor (desktop app) based on web technologies. It aims to be an extensible yet simple game-making tool, accessible for both newbies and experienced game developers.

    50 ct.js alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Room editor
     
  7. Stencyl icon

    Stencyl

     70 likes

    Stencyl isn't your average game creation software; it's a gorgeous, intuitive toolset that accelerates your workflow and then gets out of the way. We take care of the essentials, so you can focus on what's important - making your game yours.

    104 Stencyl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Stencyl screenshot 1
     
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  8. PlayCanvas icon

    PlayCanvas

     14 likes

    PlayCanvas is the world’s easiest to use WebGL Game Engine. It’s free, it’s open source and it’s backed by amazing developer tools.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    PlayCanvas screenshot 1
     
  10. Torque 3D icon

    Torque 3D

     46 likes

    Torque 3D is a easy-to-use game creation platform. Architected from the ground up for maximum flexibility and performance across a wide range of hardware and built upon the Frontline award-winning Torque Game Engine Advanced, Torque 3D comes equipped with a full suite of tools...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Torque 3D screenshot 1
     
  11. UPBGE icon

    UPBGE

     10 likes

    A extremely powerful application to make games in python as well as in visual programming

    133 UPBGE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Blender
    UPBGE screenshot 1
     
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    Comments about UPBGE as an Alternative to Unity
    lemin-creation
    Positive
    1

    Easy to use. Integrated with EEvee render. Free.Very powerful. All-in-one package solution;

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    • UPBGE is Free and Open SourceUnity is Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Babylon.js icon

    Babylon.js

     9 likes

    A complete JavaScript framework for building 3D games with HTML5, WebGL and Web Audio.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • HTC Vive
    • HTML5 Please
    • Oculus Rift
    Babylon.js screenshot 1
     
  13. Xogot icon

    Xogot

     6 likes

    Xogot brings the full power of the Godot game engine to iPad. With a native iPad experience designed for touch, you can create, test, and share games wherever inspiration strikes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
    Xogot screenshot 1
     
  14. Construct 3 icon

    Construct 3

     80 likes

    Browser-based 2D game creation engine using a visual event-driven system, integrates JavaScript for advanced development, requires no installation or prior programming, supports exporting to HTML5, mobile platforms, Xbox One, and enables real-time editing on any device.

    54 Construct 3 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Add 3D into your games easily
     
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    Comments about Construct 3 as an Alternative to Unity
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Construct 3 is only 2D, while Unity supports both 2D and 3D

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Peter
    Negative
    -2

    Has no capabilities to build full-featured 3D games.

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    Construct 3 icon

    • Construct 3 is the most popular SaaS alternative to Unity.

    • Construct 3 is Paid and ProprietaryUnity is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Construct 3 is LightweightUnity is not according to our users
  15. Panda3D icon

    Panda3D

     13 likes

    Panda3D is a game engine, a framework for 3D rendering and game development for Python and C++ programs. Panda3D is Open Source and free for any purpose, including commercial ventures, thanks to its liberal license. Go ahead and grab it here.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Panda3D screenshot 1
     
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    Comments about Panda3D as an Alternative to Unity
    rdbotic
    Positive
    2

    Panda3D is open-source and has excellent support for scripting in Python, making it a great choice for rapid prototyping.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    The renderer is very bad and outdated. The development of the engine is very low.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Panda3D is Free and Open SourceUnity is Freemium and Proprietary
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