Construct 3 vs Stride

Construct 3 is a 2D game engine for building games with visual logic and optional JavaScript or TypeScript. Its event system lets creators specify behavior through conditions and actions without a conventional programming language; scripts can also be placed in events or separate project files. The editor runs in a browser without a download or installation and can also be installed as an app. A browser trial is available without an email address or registration. Projects can be exported to HTML5 web, Android and iOS through Cordova, and desktop wrappers for Windows, macOS and Linux. Construct works offline after its first load, though subscribers must reconnect at least once every seven days for revalidation. The Free Edition allows 50 events with a verified email or 25 as a guest, and limits publishing to web or Construct Arcade. Paid versions add desktop and mobile publishing and monetization options including advertising and in-app purchases. The Educational Plan is listed at $9.99 a month with a three-seat minimum; other listed license prices are not stated.

Stride is a free, open-source C# engine for building 2D and 3D games and interactive content on desktop and VR. Game Studio manages assets, scenes, sprites, interfaces and curves. The engine provides physics, navigation meshes, visual scripting, physically based materials, light probes, particles, post effects and customizable shaders, with DirectX 12 and Vulkan graphics APIs. C# 14, .NET 10, asynchronous scripting and hot reload are supported. Native Oculus and HTC Vive support includes VR previewing from the scene editor. Stride exports to Windows, Linux, Android and iOS, and is free to use, modify and distribute under the MIT license. Listed development requirements include Windows 10 or 11, an x64 CPU, a Direct3D 10-or-newer GPU, 4 GB RAM and 5 GB disk space. The project describes itself as community-driven, without full-time developers dedicated solely to its advancement.