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The kids' software directory

Making games

Game engines and builders kids and teens use to make their own games.

  • 7 researched
  • 104 more on G2, not yet researched

Researched by Peabody

Facts from each maker's own pages (terms, pricing, privacy), with our one-line take. A to Z; we rank nothing until we have tried it.

  • Desk researchFreeNo ads

    Bitsy

    Adam Le Doux · ages about 9-16

    A lovely first game-making tool for story-minded kids; those who want action games should move to GDevelop or Scratch.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Construct 3

    Scirra Ltd · ages about 11-18

    A good classroom pick for 2D game making; families may find the free limit too tight and the yearly price steep.

  • Desk researchFreeNo ads

    Fortnite Creative and Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN)

    Epic Games · ages about 10-18 (publishing 18+)

    Good for Fortnite-loving teens who want to build; younger beginners will find Scratch or Roblox Studio easier to start with.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    GDevelop

    GDevelop Ltd · ages about 10-18

    A strong next step after Scratch for kids 10+ who want to make real games; younger kids will need an adult setting up the account.

  • Desk researchFreeNo ads

    Godot Engine

    Godot Foundation and open-source contributors · ages about 12-18

    A great free choice for teens who are ready to type real code; younger beginners should start with Scratch, GDevelop or Roblox Studio.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Meshy

    Meshy LLC · ages 14 and up

    A capable tool for teens who make games or 3D prints with a parent's OK; it skips the learning of real 3D modeling and is not for under-14s.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Unity and Unity Learn

    Unity Technologies · ages about 13-18

    Right for motivated teens heading toward game development careers; younger kids will get further with Scratch, GDevelop or Roblox Studio first.

Also listed on G2

Products G2 files here that we have not researched yet, in G2's order. Most are built for adults or businesses. G2 categories: Game Engine Software, Game Development Software, Gaming Tools, Augmented Reality (AR) Game Engine, Virtual Reality (VR) Game Engines.