Develop’s analysis into the industry’s most important game engines has concluded with thirteen of the best tech platforms selected.
The full list can be found below.
Throughout the week we have taken an inside look at they key engines of today, profiling the best development platforms for all kinds of developers, from triple-A to indie.
Each engine profile features an interview with its vendor, as well as analysis and quick facts.
Develop’s Essential Game Engines
(in alphabetical order)
APP GAME KIT
by: That Game Creators
For: iOS, Android, Mac, PC, Bada, BlackBerry
PROFILE
BigWorld
By: BigWorld Technology
For: Browser, PC, Xbox 360, PS3, iOS
PROFILE
BlitzTech
By: Blitz Games Studios
For: PC, Mac, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, 3DS, PS Vita, Browser, iOS, Android
PROFILE
CryEngine
By: Crytek
For: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Next-Gen Consoles
PROFILE
Game Maker
By: YoYo Games
For: PC, iOS, HTML5, OSX, Android, Symbian, PSP
PROFILE
Gamebryo
By: Gamebase
For: PS3, Xbox 360, Wii
PROFILE
Havok Vision Engine
By: Havok
For: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PS Vita, iOS, Android
PROFILE
HeroEngine
By: Idea Fabrik
For: PC, Mac, Linux, Mobile
PROFILE
Infernal
By: Terminal Reality
For: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, PS Vita, 3DS, iOS, Wii
PROFILE
Marmalade
By: Ideaworks 3d
For: iOS, Androind, Symbian, Bada, BlackBerry, LG Smart TV
PROFILE
ShiVa
By: Stonetrip
For: Browser, PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Wii, Xbox 360, PS3
PROFILE
Unity
By: Unity Technologies
For: PS3 Xbox 360, iOS, Android, Browser
PROFILE
Unreal Engine
By: Epic Games
For: PC, iOS, Mac, Android, PS Vita, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U
PROFILE