Cocos Creator
Open source 2D and 3D engine and editor for cross-platform games
- #6 of 12 in best game engines
- Free and open source
- Free to use
- Open source
- WindowsmacOS
Ranked 6 of 12 in best game engines
MIT-licensed engine with a wide target list, including WeChat and HarmonyOS. Editor downloads are listed for Windows and macOS only, and professional support costs extra.
Best for 2D and 3D games for WeChat and web platforms
About Cocos Creator
Cocos Creator is a real-time 2D and 3D engine and editor for cross-platform content. The engine's source is on GitHub under the MIT license, and the vendor describes the engine as open source. The download page offers Windows and macOS builds of the editor.
The 3.8.8 release notes list work on WebGL2 and WebGPU rendering, WeChat template updates and game controller support on HarmonyOS, which shows how wide the target list is. Professional support is sold separately from the free tools. Check the release notes for the platform you need, because support differs between targets.
Key features
- MIT-licensed engine
- 2D and 3D rendering
- WebGL2 and WebGPU
- WeChat mini game templates
- Professional support plans
Strengths
- Engine source published under the MIT license
- Wide target list including web, WeChat and HarmonyOS
- 2D and 3D projects in one editor
Limits
- Editor download listed for Windows and macOS
- Professional support is a paid, separate service
Where Cocos Creator ranks
How Cocos Creator compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Scripting language | 3D support | Workflow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4Defold | 89.5 | Free | WindowsmacOSLinux | Lua | Yes | Editor and code |
#5 GameMaker | 88.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOS | GML | No | Editor and code |
| #6Cocos Creator | 86.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOS | TypeScript and JavaScript | Yes | Editor and code |
#7 Bevy | 85.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxWebiOSAndroid | Rust | Yes | Code-first |
#8 MonoGame | 84.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS, iPadOS | C# | Yes | Code-first |
The full comparison table for best game engines has all 12 products.
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Questions about Cocos Creator
- Is Cocos Creator free?
- Cocos Creator can be used without paying: Engine is MIT licensed; professional support is sold separately. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Cocos Creator open source?
- Yes. Cocos Creator publishes its source code under the MIT license.
- Which platforms does Cocos Creator support?
- Cocos Creator is available on: Windows, macOS.
- What is Cocos Creator best for?
- 2D and 3D games for WeChat and web platforms. In our ranking of game engines it is number 6 of 12 with a score of 86.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Cocos Creator?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Godot Engine, Unity, Unreal Engine, Defold.
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