Stencyl

Stencyl is a constructor of simple two-dimensional games, which was previously known as StencylWorks. The program provides game development and distribution tools for the following platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and HTML5 web browsers. Older versions also published browser games in Flash, which current versions replace with HTML5.

The developer will not need knowledge in the field of programming and game design, but it cannot be said that creating a game in Stencyl is always an easy task. First, it is very desirable to have a basic knowledge of graphic editors and be able to create simple graphic elements that will later be imported into the project. Of course, you can use ready-made resources and sample games from StencylForge, the built-in resource store. Secondly, you will have to get used to the block-based system of behaviors and events that define how actors and scenes work. The good thing about Stencyl is that it is a very popular program in the novice developer community, so you can find a lot of guides on it in the thematic forums and in Stencylpedia, the official documentation.

For those who are not new to game development, Stencyl provides a code mode where behaviors, classes and extensions can be written in Haxe, and external code editors are supported. In general, despite its simplicity, this designer can be used to work on relatively large projects, create complex links between characters and design non-linear game scenarios. The free Starter edition publishes only to the web with a Stencyl splash screen; the paid Indie edition adds Windows, Mac and Linux, and the Studio edition adds iOS and Android.

Stencyl simplifies game creation, providing a platform that doesn't require programming skills and supports design for multiple operating systems.