GDevelop vs Construct 2 : Which is Better?

GDevelop icon

GDevelop

GDevelop is an open source game creation software. Developed by Florian Rival & contributors

License: Open Source

Categories: Development Games

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Android iPad

VS
VS
Construct 2 icon

Construct 2

Construct is an HTML5-based 2D game editor, developed by Scirra Ltd. It is aimed primarily at non-programmers, allowing quick creation of games in a drag-and-drop fashion using a visual editor and a behavior-based logic system. Developed by Scirra Ltd

License: Freemium

Categories: Development Games

Apps available for Windows

GDevelop VS Construct 2

Construct 2 is a powerful, user-friendly tool focused on 2D game development with a subscription model, while GDevelop is an open-source platform that supports both 2D and 3D games and offers a visual scripting system, making it more versatile but potentially more complex for beginners.

GDevelop

Pros:

  • Open-source and free to use
  • Supports both 2D and 3D game development
  • Visual scripting system for ease of use
  • Active community and frequent updates
  • Cross-platform support

Cons:

  • Steeper learning curve for beginners
  • Less built-in assets compared to Construct 2
  • Occasional bugs or stability issues

Construct 2

Pros:

  • User-friendly drag-and-drop interface
  • Strong event-based programming system
  • Supports HTML5 export
  • Wide range of built-in behaviors and plugins
  • Good community support and resources

Cons:

  • Limited to 2D game development
  • Subscription model can be costly
  • Less flexibility for advanced programming

Compare GDevelop

vs
Compare Adventure Game Studio and GDevelop and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Blitz3D and GDevelop and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Cocos2d-x and GDevelop and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Construct 3 and GDevelop and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare CryENGINE and GDevelop and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare ENIGMA - LateralGM and GDevelop and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare GameMaker: Studio and GDevelop and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Godot Engine and GDevelop and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare LÖVE and GDevelop and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare ClickTeam Fusion and GDevelop and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Playir and GDevelop and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare RPG Maker and GDevelop and decide which is most suitable for you.