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Stencyl

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Design visuals effortlessly, access assets, and learn with tutorials.

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Company
Stencyl, LLC
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About Stencyl

Stencyl is an easy-to-use game development platform that makes it simple for anyone to create stunning, immersive, and engaging games. Whether you’re an experienced game developer or brand new to the industry, Stencyl offers a comprehensive suite of tools and features to help you create the perfect game. With its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, you can quickly build and customize your game with no need for coding. Stencyl also offers a wide range of assets and objects to choose from, including sprites, sounds, and backgrounds, as well as plenty of tutorials and resources to help you along the way. With its simple yet powerful tools, anyone can create a visually stunning game with Stencyl. Create interactive and engaging games with ease, and unleash your creativity with Stencyl.

Key Features

Design stunning visuals with drag-and-drop.
Access a wide range of assets & objects.
Follow helpful tutorials & resources.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • No coding required for core game logic; blocks are intuitive
  • Cross-platform publishing from a single project
  • Integrated asset marketplace (StencylForge) reduces need for custom art
  • Power users can extend with code and custom libraries
  • No royalties, keep 100% of revenue
  • Free starter plan available for Web publishing
  • Active community and customer-only forums for support
Cons
  • Limited to 2D game creation; no native 3D support
  • Free plan includes Stencyl branding splash screen
  • Publishing to iOS requires a Mac and Apple Developer Program membership
  • Advanced customization may require learning Stencyl's scripting language
  • No official direct phone or email support; relies on forums

Best For

Design stunning visuals with drag-and-drop.Access a wide range of assets & objects.Follow helpful tutorials & resources.

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FAQ

Who may use the free plan?
The starter edition is licensed for individual, personal use. Schools and teachers may only use the free plan to evaluate the software.
How does the free plan differ from the paid plans?
The starter edition lets you publish Web/HTML5 games for free with Stencyl branding displayed as a splash screen. It does not let you publish to desktop, iOS, or Android.
Are there any royalties?
No, Stencyl does not collect any royalties on games. You keep 100% of your games' profits.
Do I need a Mac to publish to iOS?
Yes, a Mac is required to test your game on iOS devices and publish to the App Store.
What payment methods do you accept?
Stencyl accepts credit cards, debit cards, and PayPal for subscriptions.
Is there a refund policy?
Yes, Stencyl offers a 30-day refund policy from the date of purchase, provided you have not published a game.