Unity
Cross-platform engine for building 2D, 3D, mobile and XR games
Unity is a game engine and editor used to build 2D, 3D, mobile, console, VR and AR games and interactive applications, scripted in C# or with its built-in visual scripting. It exports to a wide range of platforms, from phones and PCs to consoles and headsets, and the Asset Store offers ready-made tools, models and templates. A free Personal plan exists, with paid Pro and Enterprise tiers above a revenue threshold.
- features
- 5
- alternatives
- 8
- platforms
- 3
- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Exports to almost every platform, from phones to consoles and headsets
- Huge Asset Store, extensive documentation and a large community
- C# scripting plus visual scripting, for both 2D and 3D
Cons
- Past licensing changes have shaken trust among developers
- Editor can feel heavy and slow on large projects
- Paid tiers become mandatory above a revenue threshold
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- DefoldFreeSource available
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GDevelopFreemiumOpen sourceOpen source no-code game engine for 2D and 3D games
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Construct 3FreemiumBrowser-based 2D game maker with event sheets instead of code
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