Construct 3
Browser-based 2D game engine with event-sheet logic requiring no coding. Exports to HTML5, Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac with a visual debugger and live preview.
Our Verdict
Best no-code 2D engine for classrooms and hobbyists; serious commercial teams will outgrow it fast.
Pros
- Browser-based, no install, works on Chromebooks and iPads
- Event sheets let non-coders ship real games
- Live preview over LAN speeds iteration significantly
- Exports cleanly to HTML5, Android, iOS, and desktop
Cons
- Subscription-only pricing with no perpetual option
- No true source code access or custom plugins in C++
- Performance ceiling lower than Unity for complex 3D
- Visual logic becomes hard to debug in large projects
When to Use Construct 3
Good fit if you need
- No-code HTML5 game built and published to browser in a week
- Educational game prototype created without programming skills
- Game jam entry completed using event-sheet visual logic
- Cross-platform casual game exported to Android and iOS
- Interactive story game with branching scenes and animations
Pricing
Price wrong?Construct 3 Pricing
- Pricing Model
- subscription
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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