CRYENGINE vs Cocos Creator

CRYENGINE8.6Visit Cocos Creator8.5Visit

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

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Cocos Creator #7 in Game Engine Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Cocos Creator

• CRYENGINE fits best

  Desktop and console-focused 3D teams

• Cocos Creator fits best

  Open-source 2D/3D JavaScript teams

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Side by side

Feature	CRYENGINE 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Cocos Creator 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.5
Ranking	#6 in Game Engine Software	#7 in Game Engine Software
Best for	Desktop and console-focused 3D teams	Open-source 2D/3D JavaScript teams
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted, Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Docs, Community
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CRYENGINE 4/4 · Cocos Creator 2/4
Visual scripting	✓	✓
Multiplayer tools	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Mobile export	✓	✓
Console export	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Source code model	Source_available	Source_available
Target platforms	Windows, Linux, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Web, VR	web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Scripting languages	C++, Lua, Schematyc visual scripting	TypeScript, JavaScript
Our review
Pros	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	Free, open-source editor for 2D and 3D game development Supports JavaScript and TypeScript scripting Publishes projects across web, desktop, and mobile
Cons	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	Its scripting focus is limited to JavaScript and TypeScript The workflow may not suit teams seeking code-first development Publishing targets center on web, desktop, and mobile platforms
Our verdict	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 →	Cocos Creator is a free, open-source 2D and 3D game engine with an editor-centered workflow for developers, artists, designers, and game planners. It combines scene composition, asset management, animation, physics, particles, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Cocos Creator — where it wins

  • Free, open-source editor for 2D and 3D game development
  • Supports JavaScript and TypeScript scripting
  • Publishes projects across web, desktop, and mobile

  Where it doesn't

  • Its scripting focus is limited to JavaScript and TypeScript
  • The workflow may not suit teams seeking code-first development
  • Publishing targets center on web, desktop, and mobile platforms

• CRYENGINE8.6/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit CRYENGINEFull verdict →
• Cocos Creator8.5/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source engine for JavaScript and TypeScript game teams targeting web, desktop, and mobile.

  Visit Cocos CreatorFull verdict →