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Fyrox vs Lumberyard
Lumberyard
Software
Build AAA games with a free, cross-platform engine
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Fyrox licensed under MIT with no commercial or paid tier; the engine is entirely free and open source; Lumberyard aws.amazon.com/lumberyard now redirects to the AWS homepage; Amazon Lumberyard is no longer offered as an AWS product
- They diverge on capability: Fyrox covers Scene editor, Lumberyard covers CryEngine foundation.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fyrox and Lumberyard actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fyrox | Lumberyard |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Macos, Linux, Webgl | Windows, Playstation, Xbox, Linux |
| Founded | 2019 | 2006 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (free), free tier (Yes), 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 Fyrox
- Scene editor
- 3D/2D rendering
- Physics (Rapier)
- Animation system
- Sound engine
- UI framework
- Navmesh
- Particle systems
Only in Lumberyard
- CryEngine foundation
- Lua scripting
- Flowgraph editor
- Advanced graphics
- Physics simulation
- AWS GameLift integration
- Multiplayer support
- VR capabilities
Both cover
- Local deployment
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fyrox
- 3D game developmentnot Lumberyard
- 2D gamesnot Lumberyard
- Simulationnot Lumberyard
- Prototypingnot Lumberyard
Lumberyard
- Building 3D games with an AWS-integrated enginenot Fyrox
- Cloud-connected multiplayer game backendsnot Fyrox
- Twitch integration for streamed gameplay featuresnot Fyrox
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fyrox
- Licensed under MIT with no commercial or paid tier; the engine is entirely free and open source
Lumberyard
- aws.amazon.com/lumberyard now redirects to the AWS homepage; Amazon Lumberyard is no longer offered as an AWS product
- The engine's successor is the Open 3D Engine, governed by the Open 3D Foundation rather than AWS, so migration means moving to a differently governed project
- No Lumberyard-branded documentation, download or support commitment remains at the original AWS product URL
Pricing, plan by plan
Fyrox
Free- Open SourceFree
- Full engine access
- Scene editor
- Physics integration
Lumberyard
Free- FreeFree
- Full engine source
- AWS integration
- Lua scripting
Which should you pick?
Choose Fyrox if
- You need scene editor.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Webgl.
- You also want 3d/2d rendering.
Choose Lumberyard if
- You need cryengine foundation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Playstation, Xbox, Linux.
- You also want lua scripting.
Questions people ask
- Is Fyrox or Lumberyard better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fyrox starts at Free and Lumberyard at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fyrox or Lumberyard?
- Fyrox starts at Free and Lumberyard at Free.
- Does Fyrox or Lumberyard run on more platforms?
- Fyrox runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Webgl. Lumberyard runs on Windows, Playstation, Xbox, Linux.
- Can I use Fyrox for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Fyrox best used for?
- Fyrox is most often used for 3d game development, 2d games, simulation, prototyping. Of those, 3d game development and 2d games are not what Lumberyard is typically brought in for.
- What can Fyrox do that Lumberyard cannot?
- Fyrox covers Scene editor, 3D/2D rendering, Physics (Rapier), Animation system. Lumberyard covers CryEngine foundation, Lua scripting, Flowgraph editor, Advanced graphics. Both handle Local deployment, Windows support.