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Construct 3
Visit Construct 3 →Construct 3 is a video game maker that allows anyone to build games for mobiles, desktops, consoles and the web from a browser-based editor.
Our take
Last updated 6 November 2026
Construct 3 is a browser-based 2D game engine with an event-sheet workflow, so you can build and preview without installing a desktop IDE. The free edition is capped (events, layers, effects) and web-only; Personal is $15.99 a month or $129.99 a year for individuals and unlocks all features with no royalties. Registered businesses need Startup ($234.99/yr per seat) or Business ($469.99/yr per seat). It is a strong pick for HTML5, mobile and desktop 2D games when you prefer visual events over heavy coding.
Best for Indie and hobby developers making 2D games for web, mobile or desktop.
Pros
- Runs in the browser with fast preview.
- No royalties on paid plans.
- Personal plan is affordable for solo indies.
Cons
- Subscription, not a one-time license.
- Personal plan cannot be bought by registered companies.
- Free edition limits are tight for shipping.
Written from the vendor's official site and docs, not a hands-on benchmark. How we review tools.
| Category | Code & Engines |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free edition (limited events, layers and effects; web export); Personal $15.99/mo or $129.99/yr (individuals only, not registered businesses; all features, royalty-free monetization); Startup $234.99/yr per seat and Business $469.99/yr per seat for registered companies (USD checkout on the official buy page); Education from $9.99/seat/mo or $32.99/seat/yr; no royalties on any paid plan — official pricing |
| Website | https://www.construct.net/ |
| Last checked | 2026-11-06 |
Description taken from the tool's official website meta description; pricing from the official pricing page.
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