Construct 3 vs CRYENGINE

Construct 38.8Visit CRYENGINE8.6Visit

Higher score Construct 3 #4 in Game Engine Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Construct 3

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CRYENGINE #6 in Game Engine Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit CRYENGINE

• Construct 3 fits best

  Browser-first 2D and multiplayer projects

• CRYENGINE fits best

  Desktop and console-focused 3D teams

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Side by side

Feature	Construct 3 8.8/10 Visit ↗	CRYENGINE 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#4 in Game Engine Software	#6 in Game Engine Software
Best for	Browser-first 2D and multiplayer projects	Desktop and console-focused 3D teams
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Construct 3 3/4 · CRYENGINE 4/4
Visual scripting	✓	✓
Multiplayer tools	✓	✓
Mobile export	✓	✓
Console export	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Source code model	Not checked yet	Source_available
Target platforms	web, Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, Linux, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Web, VR
Scripting languages	JavaScript, TypeScript	C++, Lua, Schematyc visual scripting
Our review
Pros	Event sheets support visual game logic with conditions and actions WebRTC tools support real-time online multiplayer creation Exports target web, mobile, desktop, and Xbox UWP	Sandbox editor combines rendering, physics, AI, audio, and networking tools Supports C++ and C# alongside Flowgraph visual scripting Includes console and VR deployment targets with multiplayer functionality
Cons	Free Edition limits event, layer, and effects counts Multiplayer creation is unavailable in Free Edition The engine is closed source and has no AI features	Free commercial use applies a 5% royalty after the royalty-free threshold Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published as a standard plan Verified platform coverage centers on Windows and Linux
Our verdict	Construct 3 is a browser-based 2D game engine from Scirra Ltd for indie developers, educators, hobbyists, and teams. Its event-sheet system lets creators build game logic with visual conditions and actions, while JavaScript and TypeScript… Read the review →	CRYENGINE is a real-time game engine for developers and studios creating interactive entertainment experiences. Its Sandbox editor brings together content authoring, physically based rendering, real-time global illumination, physics,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Construct 3 — where it wins

  • Event sheets support visual game logic with conditions and actions
  • WebRTC tools support real-time online multiplayer creation
  • Exports target web, mobile, desktop, and Xbox UWP

  Where it doesn't

  • Free Edition limits event, layer, and effects counts
  • Multiplayer creation is unavailable in Free Edition
  • The engine is closed source and has no AI features

• CRYENGINE — where it wins

  • Sandbox editor combines rendering, physics, AI, audio, and networking tools
  • Supports C++ and C# alongside Flowgraph visual scripting
  • Includes console and VR deployment targets with multiplayer functionality

  Where it doesn't

  • Free commercial use applies a 5% royalty after the royalty-free threshold
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published as a standard plan
  • Verified platform coverage centers on Windows and Linux

• Construct 38.8/10 · Free plan

  A browser-first 2D engine with visual scripting, code support, and multiplayer tools.

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• CRYENGINE8.6/10 · Free plan

  A capable 3D engine for teams targeting desktop, console, and VR projects.

  Visit CRYENGINEFull verdict →