Top10 Free Game Designing Software To Make Your Own Games

Top10 Free Game Designing Software To Make Your Own Games

Making a video game is not easy. However, it is also not as hard as you think. In fact, anyone can make their own video game these days using free game designing software available online.

The only problem now is that there are too much programs to choose from.

Fortunately for you, this is where the list below comes in handy. We’ve handpicked 10 free game designing software to help you narrow down your choices.

Now, let’s get started!

10. Sploder

Sporting a drag-and-drop interface that makes it easy to use, Sploder is a simple web-based game designing software that is ideal for creating games of different genres—from Retro Arcades and Plaformers to Physics Puzzles, Classic Shooters and even 3D Adventures.

If you’re planning to add your own concepts and designs, you can use its own built-in software called “Graphics Editor” to make it easier for you.

To use this, all you have to do is create your own Sploder account. If you want, you can also invite Sploder community members to test drive the game you created.

9. PuzzleScript

If you want to create tile-based puzzle games, then PuzzleScript is the best free game designing software for you.

Thanks to Puzzle Script and its web-based interface, you can now make, edit, customize and play games easily using your browser.

8. Stencyl

Stencyl is a pretty cool game designing software that allows you to learn basic programming as you make your own game.

It allows for a basic process of learning in which you code events without actually having to write anything at all. Thus, this allows you to visualize your game’s logic and focus more on its aesthetics, rather than the coding itself.

7. Twine

With Twine, you can create your own text-based web adventure without having to code anything at all. What is even better is that its many features allow you to map-out various scenes to make your adventure even better and unique.

If you love fiction, then I definitely recommend using Twine to turn your idea of a game to a reality.

6. Ren’Py

If you want to create your own visual novel, complete with all the images, texts and sounds, and then Ren’Py is the right software for you.

Offering a simple scripting language, this free game designing software works best for experts and first-timers alike.

5. Adventure Game Studio

Adventure Game Studio is a software that is suitable for experienced designers. However, beginners are also welcome as long as they’re willing to study all its tools and features.

This tool is best used to create point-and-click, as well as keyboard-based video games.

4.  Game Maker Studio

Developers claim that using Game Maker Studio cuts down development time by 80% unlike if you create a game from scratch.

While other software may find it hard to back such a claim, Game Maker Studio has enough features to prove that they’re correct.

Therefore, if you are looking for a free game designing software that can produce apps compatible with a wide range of devices such as iOS, Android, Windows Phone and HTML5, then Game Marker Studio is for you.

3. Construct 2

While most free game designing software sport 3d capabilities, Construct is best for 2D game applications.

Powered by an HTML5 game creation engine, Construct 2 is not suitable for those without any background in programming. However, it has a rather unique design that first-timers can easily learn within a few days or weeks.

It also allows you to export your program to all sorts of different platforms including Chrome, Firefox, Kongregate, Facebook and even Newgrounds. If you use wrappers, you can even export to PCs, Macs, Linux and even mobile devices.

2. Unity3D

While it is a free game designing software, Unity3D remains a reliable tool to create games that are on par with famous titles. It offers native support for famous platforms such as Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, Mac and the Web.

In terms of use, Unity3D works much like Construct 2. However, what makes it different is that it has an Asset Store where users from the community can buy or sell assets to add and use to their own projects.

1. Unreal Development Kit

Basically a free version of the Unreal Engine 3, Unreal Development Kit is one of the best free game designing software available in terms of capabilities and features.

Just make sure to stay away from Unreal Development Kit if you do not want to deal with the more complex parts of creating a video game.

Now there you have it, 10 of the best free game designing software available over the internet to help you make your very own video game!

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Posted by George Daniels on Wednesday February 19 2014, 4:18 AM EST. All trademarks acknowledged. Filed under Technology. Comments and Trackbacks closed. Follow responses: RSS 2.0