Unity is a game engine based on Microsoft C# that supports the creation of 2D, 3D, and other types of games. Its tools are friendly for new users, making it one of the most popular game engines ...

Unity has been the engine of choice for thousands of developers and it's still really good if you want to have a go at making a simple 2D game for a host of different platforms.

GameMaker (formerly Game Maker Studio), a 2D engine that was acquired by browser firm Opera in 2021, has simplified its licensing structure, declaring it " Free for Non-Commercial Use." ...

Starting January 1st, 2024, all games that use the Unity engine will be charged 20 cents (USD) for each game installation, once it hits a threshold of 200,000 downloads and $200,000 in revenue.