Construct 3 vs libGDX

Construct 37.8Visit libGDX—Visit

Higher score Construct 3 #4 in Game Engine Software 7.8/10 Free plan · paid from $9.99/user/mo Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Construct 3

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libGDX #8 in Game Engine Software —/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit libGDX

• Construct 3 fits best

  Browser-first 2D and multiplayer projects

• libGDX fits best

  Code-first Java game developers

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Side by side

Feature	Construct 3 7.8/10 Visit ↗	libGDX —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.8	—
Ranking	#4 in Game Engine Software	#8 in Game Engine Software
Best for	Browser-first 2D and multiplayer projects	Code-first Java game developers
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$9.99/user/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Construct 3 3/4 · libGDX 2/4
Visual scripting	✓ (best)	—
Multiplayer tools	✓	✓
Mobile export	✓	✓
Console export	Not published	—
Specs
Source code model	Not published	Open_source
Target platforms	web, Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
Scripting languages	JavaScript, TypeScript	Java, Groovy, Kotlin, Scala
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	Free and open-source framework with 2D and 3D graphics APIs Supports Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, and web deployment Includes physics, networking, asset management, and service integrations
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	No visual scripting for editor-led development workflows No console export support Requires a code-first approach using supported JVM languages
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 →	libGDX is an open-source, code-centric Java framework for building 2D and 3D games. It is aimed at developers who prefer fine-grained control through code rather than a visual editor workflow. The framework provides a unified API with… 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

• libGDX — where it wins

  • Free and open-source framework with 2D and 3D graphics APIs
  • Supports Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, and web deployment
  • Includes physics, networking, asset management, and service integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No visual scripting for editor-led development workflows
  • No console export support
  • Requires a code-first approach using supported JVM languages

• Construct 37.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $9.99/user/mo

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

  Visit Construct 3Full verdict →
• libGDX—/10 · Free plan

  A free, code-first Java framework for developers who want control across multiple platforms.

  Visit libGDXFull verdict →