CryEngine is a game engine with the initial version being used in Far Cry, and continues to be updated to support new consoles and hardware for their games. Developed by CryTek
License: Free
Playir is designed for ease of use and is particularly friendly for indie developers focusing on 2D games, while CryENGINE excels in high-end 3D graphics and performance, making it suitable for AAA game development. Playir offers a more affordable and simpler platform, whereas CryENGINE provides advanced tools and capabilities at a higher complexity and cost.