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CryEngine vs Meta Quest

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CryEngine

Software

Build worlds, break limits. Professional game development engine.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Meta Quest

Software

All-in-one VR headset platform for immersive experiences

From
$299/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only CryEngine has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: CryEngine covers Advanced graphics, Meta Quest covers 6DoF tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CryEngine and Meta Quest actually diverge.

Attributes where CryEngine and Meta Quest differ
AttributeCryEngineMeta Quest
Starting priceFree$299/one-time
Pricing modelfreeone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Playstation, Xbox, LinuxVr, Mixed-reality
Founded19992012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in CryEngine

  • Advanced graphics
  • Physics engine
  • AI system
  • Animation tools
  • Flow Graph visual scripting
  • C++ and Lua support
  • Entity component system
  • Sandbox editor

Only in Meta Quest

  • 6DoF tracking
  • Hand tracking
  • Mixed reality passthrough
  • Standalone VR
  • Meta Horizon
  • SteamVR Link
  • Air Link
  • Vr support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

CryEngine

  • Building photorealistic first person and open world games with real time global illuminationnot Meta Quest
  • Developing with full engine source code accessnot Meta Quest
  • Sandbox based level design with what you see is what you get exportnot Meta Quest

Meta Quest

  • VR Gamingnot CryEngine
  • AR Marketingnot CryEngine
  • Virtual Trainingnot CryEngine
  • 3D Visualizationnot CryEngine
  • Immersive Experiencesnot CryEngine

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

CryEngine

  • A royalty of 5% of Gross Receipts is payable to Crytek on every game built with CRYENGINE
  • Royalties are waived only on the first USD 5,000.00 of Gross Receipts per year per game
  • Royalties are calculated at source on gross receipts before any publisher or platform deductions, so a developer receiving 70% of USD 100,000 still owes USD 4,750
  • Military projects, gambling, simulation, science, architecture and serious games are excluded from the standard licence and are not covered as Games
  • The licence forbids combining CRYENGINE with code from other game engine providers
  • Supported platforms are limited to those Crytek announces at its sole discretion, listed in the agreement as Windows, Linux, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
  • Support is only provided against payment of a separate Support Fee that Crytek may change at its sole discretion
  • Crytek may modify the licence agreement at any time, with the only remedy for disagreement being to stop using CRYENGINE

Meta Quest

Nothing recorded yet. See the Meta Quest review.

Pricing, plan by plan

CryEngine

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full engine access
    • Source code
    • Asset library

Meta Quest

$299/one-time
  • Quest 3$499/one-time
    • Mixed reality passthrough
    • Hand tracking
    • App store access

Which should you pick?

Choose CryEngine if

  • You need advanced graphics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Playstation, Xbox, Linux.
  • You also want physics engine.
CryEngine review

Choose Meta Quest if

  • You need 6dof tracking.
  • You work on Vr, Mixed-reality.
  • You also want hand tracking.
Meta Quest review

Questions people ask

Is CryEngine or Meta Quest better?
Neither clearly leads. CryEngine starts at Free and Meta Quest at $299/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CryEngine or Meta Quest?
CryEngine has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CryEngine and $299/one-time for Meta Quest.
Does CryEngine or Meta Quest run on more platforms?
CryEngine runs on Windows, Playstation, Xbox, Linux. Meta Quest runs on Vr, Mixed-reality.
Can I use CryEngine for free?
Yes. CryEngine has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Meta Quest starts at $299/one-time.
What is CryEngine best used for?
CryEngine is most often used for building photorealistic first person and open world games with real time global illumination, developing with full engine source code access, sandbox based level design with what you see is what you get export. Of those, building photorealistic first person and open world games with real time global illumination and developing with full engine source code access are not what Meta Quest is typically brought in for.
What can CryEngine do that Meta Quest cannot?
CryEngine covers Advanced graphics, Physics engine, AI system, Animation tools. Meta Quest covers 6DoF tracking, Hand tracking, Mixed reality passthrough, Standalone VR.
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