Construct 3 review

Construct 3 is the easiest way to make 2D games without installing anything. It runs in the browser, uses visual event sheets with optional JavaScript, and exports to the web, desktop through WebView2, WKWebView and CEF wrappers, and mobile through its build service. The free edition caps projects at 50 events, which is enough to learn. The Personal plan costs $129.99 a year for individuals and hobbyists and unlocks every feature, 166 asset packs and a free Construct Game Services plan. Business plans start at $469.99 per seat per year, with cheaper startup plans for very small companies. Scirra states there are zero royalties on anything you create. The trade-offs are the yearly subscription instead of a one-time price, the 50 event limit for free users and the lack of an official console path.

Who it is for

Hobbyists, educators and small teams making 2D web and mobile games who want zero royalties and no installs.

Price

Free edition limited to 50 events; Personal plan $129.99 per year; Business plans from $469.99 per seat per year.

$ 129.99 USD Paid annually
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Runs in the browser, with visual event sheets and JavaScript scripting
• Desktop exports through Windows WebView2, macOS WKWebView and Linux CEF
• Mobile build service for Android APKs and Xcode projects
• Paid plans include 166 asset packs and a free Construct Game Services plan
• Zero royalties on anything created

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Nothing to install, so it works on school and shared machines
• Strength: Zero royalties on every paid plan
• Strength: Education plans with seat management and teacher resources
• Weakness: The free edition caps projects at 50 events
• Weakness: Personal plan is not for registered businesses
• Weakness: No official console exporter

Key facts

• Free edition: Up to 50 events
• Personal: $129.99 per year, individuals and hobbyists
• Business: From $469.99 per seat per year
• Royalties: None
• Startup plan limits: Revenue up to $50,000 and up to 3 employees

Where it ranks

Construct 3 is No. 7 in our Best Game Engines verdict.