Unity vs Unreal Engine

Topic	Unity	Unreal Engine
Languages	C#	C++, Blueprints
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Android, iOS, Consoles	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Consoles
2D / 3D	2D/3D	3D
License	Proprietary	Source-available
Learning curve (1–5)	3	5

Unity

The industry default for many indie and mobile teams. Huge Asset Store, C#, and export coverage.

Official 2D samples: tilemaps, animation, and a small roguelike layout.

arcadeintermediateGitHub

Networked first-person sample from Unity.

shooteradvancedGitHub

High-fidelity 3D, Nanite, Lumen, and Blueprints. Best when visuals and a larger project matter more than a tiny download.

Tom Looman’s Unreal 5 action-roguelike course project.

roguelikeadvancedGitHub

Survival shooter series: inventory, AI, and replication.

shooteradvancedGitHub