Stencyl

Stencyl is a versatile video game development tool designed for creating 2D games across multiple platforms, including web (HTML5), desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux), and mobile devices (iOS, Android). It features a visual, drag-and-drop interface inspired by Scratch, making it accessible for users without coding experience. Key components include the Behavior Editor for game logic, the Tileset Editor for managing tilesets and collisions, the Actor Editor for creating and configuring game entities, and the Scene Designer for building levels and game states. Stencyl also supports user-created extensions, allowing for additional functionalities such as third-party API integrations and dialogue scripting tools. The software uses the Haxe programming language and the OpenFL game framework, enabling a "write once, run anywhere" approach. Additional tools include an integrated image editor (Pixelitor), support for external image editors like Photoshop and GIMP, and a library of common behaviors and game kits to streamline development. Stencyl is available for free with select publishing options available for purchase, and it supports both beginner and advanced game developers.