I'm a 14-year-old who's a bit broke and looking for good free coding software to use on my Chromebook. I don't have a lot of experience with coding, aside from making some basic HTML5 and CSS websites. I'm open to learning any programming language. Can anyone recommend some solid game engines that I can use for free?
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Godot is definitely a top choice! It's free, open-source, and really gaining popularity as a game engine. Just so you know, programming itself is free with many engines, but you often pay for more advanced features. Plus, the tooling for languages like C# is also freely available. If you're using a Chromebook, you can run Godot through a web editor, which is super handy since Chromebooks might not allow native app installations.
Thanks for the info! I’ll check out Godot.
Hey! No worries, you can totally make games for free on a Chromebook. I recommend trying:
- GDevelop: Super user-friendly, runs directly in your browser, great for 2D games.
- PlayCanvas: A 3D engine that you can use in your browser, no installation needed, plus it has a nice visual editor!
- Phaser: If you're comfortable with JavaScript, this is a solid choice.
- Godot: A bit tougher to set up, but it’s powerful and worth it.
- Scratch: Perfect for diving into logic and visuals!
Just start small and gradually build up your skills! You don’t need an expensive setup to learn these tools.
Thanks a ton for the detailed list! I’ve been using Scratch for years and wanted to explore more!
Honestly, Chromebooks have their limitations, but you can still create some fun projects! You can use Scratch for simple game-making or Godot via the web. While you won't be able to run most executables, these tools are great for a 14-year-old just starting out with game development.
True! I’ve been doing Scratch for about 6 years now and want to level up. Glad to hear that Godot is an option!
Yep! As long as you keep it simple, you'll have a blast.

Yeah, running it through the web editor is great for Chromebooks! You can start learning without any local installs.