CryEngine

3D game engine developed by Crytek, offering rendering, sandbox editing, and physics systems.

Pricing: free, revenue-share
Free tier: true
License: source-available
Open source: No

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://www.cryengine.com/docsVerified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): game engine, 3D rendering, physics, AAA game developmentVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): WindowsVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): source-availableVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): free, revenue-shareVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Sandbox WYSIWYG world editor, realtime dynamic global illumination with PBR workflow, physics simulation with dynamic destruction, Audio Translation Layer middleware support, realtime lighting without baking, animation and particle systemsVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Developers wanting AAA photorealistic rendering with full source access - free with 5% royalty only after $5K annual revenue per project.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, enterpriseVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 5.6Verified

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 1999Verified
Headquarters country(US): GermanyVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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