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At a Glance
CryEngine
CryEngine
Star Rating
(16)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Unity
Unity
Star Rating
(358)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Unity
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that CryEngine's rendering quality is impressive, with a score of 8.5, which reviewers mention contributes to its strong visual fidelity, particularly in creating realistic environments.
  • Reviewers mention that Unity excels in ease of use, scoring 8.6, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for a user-friendly interface to develop games quickly.
  • G2 users highlight that CryEngine's effects score of 8.5 allows for stunning visual effects, but some users feel that the learning curve can be steep compared to Unity's more accessible tools.
  • Users on G2 report that Unity's cutscene creation feature, rated at 8.2, is particularly beneficial for developers looking to create engaging narratives without extensive coding knowledge.
  • Reviewers mention that while both platforms offer solid support, Unity's quality of support is rated equally at 8.3, but users feel that the community and resources available for Unity are more extensive.
  • Users say that CryEngine's topology and sculpting features, scoring 7.5 and 7.9 respectively, are powerful for detailed modeling, but Unity's overall creation tools, including animations and shader creation, are more versatile for a wider range of projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CryEngine
No pricing available
Unity
No pricing available
Free Trial
CryEngine
Free Trial is available
Unity
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
12
8.8
304
Ease of Use
7.9
12
8.6
303
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.4
51
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.9
44
Quality of Support
8.3
11
8.3
284
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.4
45
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
11
9.2
294
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.2
533
Design
Not enough data
7.9
44
Not enough data
7.5
45
Not enough data
7.8
47
Not enough data
7.6
45
Not enough data
8.5
50
Move
Not enough data
8.7
52
Not enough data
8.7
52
Not enough data
8.8
51
Store & Manage
Not enough data
8.5
49
Not enough data
8.5
50
Not enough data
8.0
48
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
998
Visual Fidelity
Not enough data
8.5
121
Not enough data
8.4
117
Not enough data
8.4
118
Creation Tools
Not enough data
8.2
101
Not enough data
8.2
106
Not enough data
7.8
103
Not enough data
8.3
119
Not enough data
7.4
106
Not enough data
7.8
107
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CryEngine
CryEngine
Unity
Unity
CryEngine and Unity are categorized as Game Engine and VR Game Engine
Unique Categories
CryEngine
CryEngine has no unique categories
Unity
Unity is categorized as AR Game Engine, 3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, and Animation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CryEngine
CryEngine
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
80.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Unity
Unity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.8%
Reviewers' Industry
CryEngine
CryEngine
Entertainment
20.0%
Computer Software
20.0%
Computer Games
20.0%
Writing and Editing
6.7%
Photography
6.7%
Other
26.7%
Unity
Unity
Computer Games
39.8%
Computer Software
11.0%
Entertainment
6.9%
Information Technology and Services
4.9%
Animation
4.3%
Other
33.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
CryEngine
CryEngine
Most Helpful Favorable Review
DG
Daniel G.
Verified User in Computer Software

The tutorials shown in the website are very explanatory and really useful resources for starting using the app. It's very easy to use even if you're not a programmer, because it has a lot of graphic tools and features that allow you to create a complete...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Internet
GI
Verified User in Computer Software

A lot of our devs are based in Asia. Hard for them to get started since there are less learning materials in the market

Unity
Unity
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Alonso P.
AP
Alonso P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The best thing that I like about Unity is once you understand how to use a big part of the tools that Unity gives you, create any project will be a process that you enjoy from the beginning. You can use the programming Language that you can feel comfortable...

Most Helpful Critical Review
ID
Ieva D.
Verified User in Computer Games

Since updating to Unity 5.5 version I'm experiencing a lot of visual glitches like random red lines, some spaces suddenly becoming black etc. My coworkers experience similar problems as well. No such problems occured in 5.4 version. It also has some little...

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Discussions
CryEngine
CryEngine Discussions
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CryEngine has no discussions with answers
Unity
Unity Discussions
Is Unity PLUS subscription need to pay monthly for a year?
2 comments
Zack B.
ZB
Hey Zulkifli, good question! In the jump between Unity Personal and Unity Plus, it doesn't seem Unity has a month-to-month subscription option. If you're...Read more
will unity always will have only one language support?
2 comments
Ernesto S.
ES
I agree with Luuk, It doesn't look like unity developers have in mind that, they are implementing DOTS (Data-Oriented Technology Stack) so it will change...Read more
What are the most compatible tools for models
2 comments
Matt A.
MA
3DS Max outputs its models as right handed models which most 3D packages use, Blender outputs models that are left handed. Unity uses the left handed...Read more