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Top 10 PlayCanvas Alternatives & Competitors

By PlayCanvas
(8)4.6 out of 5

Explore the best alternatives to PlayCanvas for users who need new software features or want to try different solutions. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to PlayCanvas include reliability and ease of use. The best overall PlayCanvas alternative is Unity. Other similar apps like PlayCanvas are Godot, Unreal Engine, GameMaker, and CryEngine. PlayCanvas alternatives can be found in Game Engine Software.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to PlayCanvas

  • Unity
  • Godot
  • Unreal Engine
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Top 10 Alternatives to PlayCanvas Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how PlayCanvas stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Design, Higher Education, and Computer Software, and find the best product for your business.
    #1

  1. Unity

    By Unity
    (358)4.5 out of 5

    2. Unity is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, RT3D content. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects,and automotive designers to filmmakers and more, use Unity to make their imaginations come to life. The Unity platform provides a comprehensive set of software solutions to create and operate real-time 2D and 3D content for multiple platforms, including mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices.

    Categories in common with PlayCanvas:

    Reviewers say compared to PlayCanvas, Unity is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    See all Unity reviews
    #2

  2. Godot

    By Okam Studio
    (23)4.5 out of 5

    3. Godot is an open source MIT licensed multi-platform 2D and 3D game engine that provides common tools so you can focus on making your game.

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    #3

  3. Unreal Engine

    By Epic Games
    (141)4.5 out of 5

    4. Unreal Engine is a suite of game development tools made by game developers for game developers, from 2D mobile games to console blockbusters and VR.

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    Reviewers say compared to PlayCanvas, Unreal Engine is:

    Better at support
    See all Unreal Engine reviews
    #4

  4. GameMaker

    By YoYo Games
    (32)4.1 out of 5

    5. GameMaker allows you to create cross platform games and functional prototypes with managed workflow, quality, multi format export, performance and more.

    Categories in common with PlayCanvas:

    Reviewers say compared to PlayCanvas, GameMaker is:

    More expensive
    See all GameMaker reviews
    #5

  5. CryEngine

    By Crytek
    (16)3.7 out of 5

    6. CryEngine is an all-in-one game development solution with scalable computation and benchmark graphics technologies for console, PC, and mobile devices.

    Categories in common with PlayCanvas:

    Reviewers say compared to PlayCanvas, CryEngine is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    See all CryEngine reviews
    #6

  6. Cafu Engine

    By Cafu
    (13)4.4 out of 5

    7. Cafu Engine is an all-purpose, modern 3D graphics engine and game development kit that has features that can be used to create a variety of 3D applications including games, simulations, and training and architectural software.

    Categories in common with PlayCanvas:

    Reviewers say compared to PlayCanvas, Cafu Engine is:

    Better at support
    See all Cafu Engine reviews
    #7

  7. Cocos2d-X

    By Cocos Creator
    (12)3.6 out of 5

    8. Cocos2d-x is an open-source game engine that helps its users develop their own mobile games.

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    #8

  8. HaxeFlixel

    By Haxeflixel
    (11)3.9 out of 5

    9. HaxeFlixel is an open source cross platform 2D game library that allows you to create games from one codebase.

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    #9

  9. GIANTS Engine

    By GIANTS Software
    (3)4.2 out of 5

    10. GIANTS Engine is a realtime 3D game engine with corresponding content pipeline tools that supports multiple platforms and game genres.

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    #10

  10. Defold

    By Defold Foundation
    (2)5.0 out of 5

    11. Defold is the ultimate game engine for web and mobile. It is completely free to use with a developer-friendly license for both personal and commercial use. Defold built from the ground up with a clear focus on performance. Spend time making games, not waiting for builds!

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