Popular Game Engines in the Market — And Why We Use Unity at Gamalith Studio

“A game engine is the canvas. The masterpiece? That’s up to you.”
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Whether you’re crafting a pixel-perfect platformer or building a sprawling open world, your choice of game engine can make or break your vision. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution — but there is the right fit for your goals, team size, and style.

In this post, we’ll explore the most popular game engines on the market today, and explain why Unity is our weapon of choice here at Gamalith Studio. 🛠️✨

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🔍 What is a Game Engine, Anyway?

A game engine is the software framework that powers your game. It provides tools for:

  • Rendering 2D/3D graphics
  • Physics and animation
  • Scripting gameplay
  • Audio, UI, lighting, and more

In short: it’s the toolbox that lets you bring your game to life — without reinventing the wheel.

🚀 The Top Game Engines in 2025 (And What They’re Known For)

Let’s break down the heavy hitters in the game dev world right now:

1. Unreal Engine (Epic Games)

Strengths:

  • Stunning AAA-level graphics out of the box
  • Nanite & Lumen for real-time lighting and detail
  • Powerful Blueprint system for visual scripting

Used in:

  • Fortnite, Final Fantasy VII Remake, The Matrix Awakens

Best for:

  • Large studios
  • Cinematic visuals
  • Console/PC focus

“If Unity is the Swiss army knife, Unreal is the tank.”

2. Unity Engine (Unity Technologies)

Strengths:

  • Cross-platform (iOS, Android, PC, Web, VR, Console)
  • Huge asset store & community
  • C# scripting (beginner-friendly)
  • Flexible for both 2D and 3D games

Used in:

  • Hollow Knight, Monument Valley, Among Us, Ori and the Blind Forest

Best for:

  • Indie studios
  • Mobile, hybrid, and multiplatform games
  • Rapid prototyping

“One of the most battle-tested engines for indies and mobile.”

3. Godot Engine (Open Source)

Strengths:

  • Lightweight & open-source (free forever)
  • GDScript is beginner-friendly
  • Great for 2D games

Used in:

  • The Case of the Golden Idol, Cruelty Squad

Best for:

  • Devs who love open-source tools
  • 2D-focused projects
  • Education and prototyping

4. GameMaker Studio

Strengths:

  • Super fast for making 2D games
  • Drag-and-drop + scripting combo

Used in:

  • Undertale, Hyper Light Drifter, Katana ZERO

Best for:

  • Pixel-art, retro, or simpler 2D games

5. CryEngine / Others (Honorable Mentions)

  • CryEngine — powerful graphics, less beginner-friendly
  • Construct — great for non-coders (drag-and-drop 2D)
  • RPG Maker — niche but beloved for classic JRPG-style games

❤️ Why We Use Unity at Gamalith Studio

Alright, so why did we, a small indie team in Bangladesh, choose Unity?

Here’s the real talk:

1. 🎯 Cross-Platform Domination

We build for mobile first, but we also want to expand to PC and consoles. Unity lets us deploy to over 20+ platforms with minimal changes.

“Write once, deploy everywhere. Unity makes that dream real.”

2. 🧰 Asset Store & Ecosystem

The Unity Asset Store is a lifesaver. From prototyping to polish, it gives us tools, shaders, plugins, and systems that would take months to build ourselves.

3. 🧠 C# = Clean, Powerful, Human-Friendly

C# is elegant, readable, and powerful. It’s perfect for a small team that needs speed and flexibility without diving deep into C++ complexity.

4. 🔥 Indie-Proven Engine

Some of the most emotionally impactful and successful indie games were made with Unity. It has the balance of creative freedom and technical control we love.

5. 🌱 Scalability & Community

Whether you’re making a hyper-casual game or a massive RPG, Unity can scale with your ambition. And with one of the largest dev communities in the world, support is never far away.

🛠️ Unity at Gamalith: What We’re Building

Right now, we’re using Unity to power:

  • 🚗 Mobile casual games
  • 🌌 Internal prototypes for hybrid casual experiments
  • 🎮 Hyper Casual and Hybrid casual games

And we’re just getting started.

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💡 Final Thoughts

There’s no “perfect engine” — only the one that fits your team’s goals.
For us at Gamalith Studio, Unity offers the balance of power, flexibility, and speed that helps us build ambitious ideas with a small but passionate team.

Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up your indie game, Unity’s got your back. And so do we. 💪

💬 Tell Us Yours!

🗨️ What engine are you using and why?
Drop a comment below — we love hearing about fellow devs and your tech stack!

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