Construct 3
Build 2D games in your browser with visual scripting
Founded
2011
Starting Price
$0
Category
Developer Tools
Last updated May 21, 2026
About Construct 3
Construct 3 is a browser-based 2D game engine from Scirra that lets you build games using a visual event-sheet system, with optional JavaScript for advanced logic. It runs entirely in the browser, exports to web, desktop, and mobile platforms, and ships with built-in tools for image editing, physics, pathfinding, tilemaps, and multiplayer networking.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- No-code visual scripting makes game dev accessible to beginners
- Runs entirely in the browser with no install required
- Strong 2D feature set including physics, tilemaps, and multiplayer
- Exports to web, desktop, mobile, and console with no royalties
- Active community, extensive documentation, and hundreds of demos
Key Features
Visual Event Sheets
Drag-and-drop event system for building game logic without writing code.
JavaScript Coding
Mix visual events with JavaScript for advanced behaviors and custom logic.
Browser-Based Editor
Runs entirely in the browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chromebooks with no install required.
Built-in Image Editor
Create and edit sprites, animations, and tilemaps directly inside the editor.
Physics & Behaviors
Drop-in behaviors for physics, platforming, pathfinding, 8-direction movement, and more.
Multiplayer Networking
Native peer-to-peer multiplayer support with low-latency signalling.
Multi-Platform Export
Export to HTML5, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and Xbox.
Pricing
Free
$0/month
- Up to 50 events per project
- 2 layers and 2 effects max
- All editor features unlocked
- Browser-based, no install
- Access to demos and tutorials
Best For
Indie 2D Game Development
Solo developers and small teams shipping browser, mobile, and desktop games without writing code.
Game Jams and Prototyping
Rapidly prototype game ideas during jams thanks to the visual event system and instant preview.
Education and Classrooms
Teach game design and programming logic to students with no setup or installation friction.
HTML5 Games for Web Portals
Build lightweight HTML5 games for distribution on web portals, ad networks, and casual game sites.
