Construct 3
A mature commercial 2D engine centered on visual event sheets, layouts, behaviors, plugins, instant preview, and web, desktop, or mobile exports.
Why use it
Designers can test loops, input, and levels before building a large code architecture, while programmers can extend prototypes with JavaScript.
Where it fits
Use prototypes and playtests to find core experience problems while they are still cheap to fix.
What to check
The free edition prohibits commercial use and limits project capabilities, so commercial projects need a subscription; also validate plugins, exports, and long-term event-sheet maintainability.