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Stencyl
Stencyl is an intuitive game creation software designed for both beginners and power users, enabling the development of games for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux, an…
Our verdict
Who it's for
Create cross-platform games for mobile, web, and desktop without writing any code.
Who should look elsewhere
Requires a Mac for testing and publishing to iOS devices
Pros
- +Enables game creation without programming knowledge
- +Supports a wide range of target platforms for broad reach
- +Offers flexible monetization strategies for developers
- +Provides advanced coding options for experienced users
- +Intuitive visual tools for world and character design
Cons
- −Requires a Mac for testing and publishing to iOS devices
- −Free plan includes Stencyl branding and limits publishing options
- −No formal support contract included with subscriptions
Key features
- ✓Drag-and-drop game logic builder (MIT Scratch-like interface)
- ✓Support for custom code, blocks, and libraries for advanced users
- ✓Scene Designer for building game worlds with Actors, Tiles, and Terrain
- ✓Actor Editor for customizing character properties and behaviors
- ✓Multi-platform publishing (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux, HTML5)
- ✓Monetization options: App Store/Google Play sales, ad integration (iAds, AdMob), in-app purchases, sponsorships
- ✓No royalties on game profits
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | — | month | Publish to Web; Individual, personal use; Stencyl branding displayed pre-game as a splash screen |
| Indie | $99 | month | Publish to Web & Desktop; Early Access to the Latest Releases; Publishing to Web, Windows, Mac & Linux |
| Studio | $199 | month | Publish to iOS, Android, Web & Desktop; Early Access to the Latest Releases; Publishing to Web, Windows, Mac & Linux |