Game engine
Construct 3
Construct 3 is a 2D game editor that runs in the browser. You build with events, then export.
Developer: Scirra
Overview
There is no local IDE to install for the editor itself. Projects live in the Construct account and can be downloaded.
Free and paid plans do not export the same set of platforms. Match the plan to the store you actually need.
Technical specifications
Specs checked 2026-10-05. Version lines move; the download link is the source of truth.
- Developer
- Scirra
- Version line
- Current release
- License
- Proprietary
- Business model
- Construct 3 is a subscription. A free account is limited. Commercial publishing uses a paid plan. Read the current pricing before you ship.
- Releases
- The editor is a web app and updates in place. Export runtimes update with the product.
- Editor platforms
- Web
- Export targets
- Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- Languages
- JavaScript
- 2D / 3D
- 2D
- VR
- No.
- AR
- No.
- Visual scripting
- Yes. Event sheets are the game. JavaScript can extend them.
- Beginners
- Yes. The browser editor and events are aimed at a first 2D game.
- Learning curve
- Low for events. Addon code and export limits are the later work.
- Graphics
- 2D sprites, effects, and layers. Not a 3D engine.
- Team size
- Solo and small teams on a shared plan.
- GitHub stars
- Not published as a public star count
- Community
- https://www.construct.net/en/forum
- Assets and examples
- https://www.construct.net/en/make-games/manuals/construct-3
- Download
- https://www.construct.net
Where it fits
- A 2D game can start in a browser tab.
- Event sheets cover input, collision, and animation without a blank file.
- Web export is a natural target.
Where it does not
- Commercial use needs a paid plan.
- The editor is proprietary.
- 3D is out of scope.
Matching source
No sample projects are listed for this engine yet.
How does it compare?
MIT event editor if you do not want a subscription.
Code-first 2D for the web, without an event editor.
Questions
Is Construct 3 free?
You can open the editor on a free account. Publishing a commercial game needs a paid plan.
Does it run offline?
The editor is a web app. Check the current product notes for offline project access.
What do I write code in?
Most logic is events. Custom script is JavaScript.