# Amazon Lumberyard Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Amazon Lumberyard the right Game Development solution for you? Explore 36 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/157216/Amazon-Lumberyard/reviews --- Amazon Lumberyard 4.3 (36) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/157216/Amazon-Lumberyard/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Amazon Lumberyard Ease of use 4.1 Customer Service 4.2 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Angela S Game DevelopmentComputer Games, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The aesthetics are stunning, and the landscaping is very straightforward in terms of complexity.“ April 4, 2022 BD Binigya D Game DeveloperComputer Games, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The best things about Lumberyard are definitely the tight native integration with AWS and Twitch, which is booming these days for game streaming. “ December 7, 2020 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 36 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Nabin P. CEO Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A free AAA game engine with the power of AWS cloud and Twitch" August 11, 2021 5.0 It's a complete platform to develop and share modern games for PC, console, and mobiles. Pros A new game engine that integrates well with Amazon cloud services and utilizes realistic rendering of CryEngine. Suitable for developing games that rely high on cloud computing. Integration with Twitch makes it easier to build a fanbase. Above all Lumberyard is free with no hidden fees and strings attached. Cons It's a new game engine so it's harder to find help with errors. Cloud support is only limited to AWS. Alternatives considered [Unity](https://www.capterra.com/p/158591/Unity/)[Unreal Engine](https://www.capterra.com/p/158599/Unreal-Engine/)[CRYENGINE](https://www.capterra.com/p/210664/CRYENGINE/) Reason for choosing Amazon Lumberyard For an easy cloud integration Switched from [CRYENGINE](https://www.capterra.com/p/210664/CRYENGINE/) Some of our multiplayer games needed cloud features, where Amazon Lumberyard exactly meets our needs. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Junior Cloud Systems Admin Telecommunications Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Simply Amazing" September 11, 2018 5.0 I work closely with developers in numerous Games companie. i administer and monitor these services providing cost reports and assistance where required. I have played games developed on this engine and they are simply sublime Pros \> Increase productivity with better feature and content creation > Integrated with the worlds largest streaming sight, Twitch. > Manage work using modularity making your devs more efficient > Host your game with Amazons other services for a highly available and robust server system. > FREE! It is FREE! You only pay for the other AWS service you use which begs the question, are you on the cloud? Cons You are unable to distribute the engine you when you have customised the engine due to licence agreements. This is understandable but still disappointing if you have spent a large amount of time souping it up. Review Source JAZE P. Systems Administrator Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Amazon Lumberyard (To Infinity & Beyond) " August 15, 2021 3.0 This was my first time at attempting anything of this magnitude and I must say it has been quite the experience from day one until now. One thing's for sure though, it has been a rollercoaster ride seeing Lumberyard go through its growing pains but in the end, I believe it will prevail through it all. Pros You can develop games on various platforms such as PC, Android, Ios, MacOs, PS4 and Xbox. It's free to use so if you feel like getting your hands dirty and making your very own game come to life, you can certainly take a gander. Cons If you don't have a background as a software developer, then this might turn out to be quite mind boggling. The system requirements needed to run the engine are not mediocre either. You better have at least 14gb of RAM to spare, a 3GHZ quad-core processor and a semi-high-end GPU to render all of these graphics on your machine. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Game Development Computer Games Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "An Intuitive Gaming Engine." April 4, 2022 4.0 I'm in regular contact with programmers from a variety of game studios. My job is to keep an eye on these services, providing cost reports and support as needed. Several games I've played on this engine have left me speechless. Pros The aesthetics are stunning, and the landscaping is very straightforward in terms of complexity. The Gizmo widget is easy to identify and has a better tooltip to explain what the cog is doing. Cons The software has some limits, as well as the design options available to you. There is no doubt that there is opportunity for further development. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Sales Representative Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Lumberyard is a great multi-level program. " February 19, 2018 5.0 Pros From when it first became available, I've loved using Lumberyard. It's got so many features that are all in one place that you really can't go wrong. It also has improved massively over the years, with more to come I'm sure. Just like anything else, though, you'll want to experience with every tool for your project. Cons Sometimes it would break down on me, but with the level of improvements, I think they're ironing out a lot of issues. I can also see how some things could be confusing for new users in the UI Review Source Nadyan P. Programmer Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A very Amazon integrated game engine" July 29, 2021 4.0 Pros The Lumberyard engine is very interesting when integrated with other services, like the Twitch streaming platform, wich allows viewers to interact to the game. Cons As a brand new engine, it still has issues to be fixed, but that's normal. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Grocery Clerk Supermarkets Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great for making games!" September 5, 2019 5.0 I have been a big fan of amazon ever since I first got a kindle keyboard. Nothing is truly perfect but they make good products. Pros Good if you know what the heck you are doing. It can be easy to learn but has a bit of a learning curve to the software. Cons Can be difficult if you don't know what the heck you are doing. Bit of a learning curve. Takes some time to learn, so need to have some time set to the side. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Unspecified Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent Engine" January 10, 2020 5.0 Pros I have aided in game testing with Lumberyard for companies in my spare time. I noticed that, as companies switched to lumberyard from other engines (i.e. Cloud Imperium Games), bug fixes and utilities began coming through at a faster rate and the quality was much improved. This engine gives Crytek fidelity, but with excellent online support. Cons Nothing yet. It is fairly new, so there will be bugs to work through. Review Source Manny P. . Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Amazing Scripting" September 24, 2018 5.0 This engine has so many good uses, but if used and created properly it can go somewhere. Hopefully they will keep on with the improvements. Pros You can do so much for this program and it will definitely animate almost anything you want to design. You can design virtual landscape, open areas, ballparks, and so on that, it's endless. It's still in its early stages and there is so much that it can offer to others if it can only be simplified. It's a designer's dream come true. Cons Complicated if you can forward through some of the jabber and building a project is very tedious. But if you have time, then it worth the effort. Documentation is awful, but search out for the video tutorials for more help. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Client Service Representative Banking Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A really good start." February 13, 2018 4.0 Pros It seems to be brimming with potential. It has one of the biggest financial powerhouses behind it, so the support is likely to be there. Cross platform development Cons It can be just as cumbersome as CryEngine was. Learning curve, but it's not too severe. Total price is a little much for basic game design. Review Source NGD Noemi Ginetta D. Casalinga Fund-Raising Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Ottima la consiglio a tutti 🥰" January 15, 2023 5.0 Ho sempre risolto tutto . . Pros È molto facile e veloce .. lo consiglio Cons Niente . È tutto facile da utilizzare... Review Source WM William M. Customer Service Representative Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "I really enjoy the general concept of this software, but feel like it could be better." February 3, 2018 4.0 Pros The software in general is really easy to use and its a free cross-platform triple-A game engine that developed by amazon. Cons Occasionally the application will freeze up causing me to have to restart my computer, which is really annoying to be honest. Review Source NP Nayana P. Operador de telemarketing Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Boa" January 13, 2023 5.0 Proveitosa demais. Gostei muito e suoer indico Pros Facilidade e praticidade na busca pelo que procuro. Cons Nada. Satisfeita estou com tudo. Grata pela facilidade Review Source BD Binigya D. Game Developer Computer Games Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Incomplete but Amazing" December 7, 2020 4.0 Pros The best things about Lumberyard are definitely the tight native integration with AWS and Twitch, which is booming these days for game streaming. The out of the box support it provides for multiplayer is really convenient, even rivalling the offerings of heavyweights such as Unity and Unreal. Also the access to the free source code is a game changer offering in such a AAA game engine. It is also completely free with no revenue sharing or subscription fees. Cons I really don't like how restricted it is to the Amazon platform. You have to use AWS when you need multiplayer support or when deploying your games. You can't choose any alternatives that are better suited to your needs or those that are more economical. Also, the documentation is lacking which is makes it feel a bit more stressful when trying to get into this engine. Review Source GD Gabriela D. Administração Animation Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Excelent program " January 6, 2023 5.0 Pros easy to use program, excellent program. I really like Cons I didn't miss any feature, I found the program easy to use and very interesting Review Source VR Verified Reviewer 3d Game Dev Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Strong Game Engine" January 2, 2018 5.0 Pros Lumberyard is a fantastic game engine, where you can build a plethora of high quality games and apps. Cons Has a tiny learning curve like most engines, but its doable. Pricing can get a bit expensive compared to other engines out there, but the quality for purchase is great. Review Source VS Vishrut S. Game Developer Computer Games Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A bold Amazonian venture into the Game Engine world" November 29, 2020 4.0 As the game engine is still in its initial stages, and is pretty much restricted to AWS scenario, it is a bit difficult to use it as a primary tool for game creation. However, the experience all in all was a positive one and I would be open to revisiting this awesome tool sometime in the future again, after it has matured a bit. Pros I love the wonderful beginner tutorials provided by Lumberyard to get started. Its integrations with AWS and Twitch is pretty fantastic and works just as advertised. It also has decent 3D capabilities and the multiplayer service, GameLift is totally great when it comes to build multiplayer experiences. It also helps that the full C++ code is available to you, so that you can have a customized game engine ready for your games. Cons You are tied up with restrictions by Amazon in Lumberyard. Amazon's own services are pushed onto as your only choice for multiplayer services, cloud features among others. If you are not a big Amazon fan, then using Lumberyard will not be a good experience for the most part. And also, getting used to Lumberyard is a hassle if you are just starting out making games, it is recommended to get into it, after using Unity or Unreal. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Chief Creative Officer Computer Games Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "All heart, no software" August 30, 2018 3.0 Poor - although, hopefully, things will change. Pros In principle, Lumberyard was an exciting competitor to the Unity and Unreal dominated landscape of game making. Promising to integrate much needed features like streaming integration, it was going to be an exciting tool for indie and educational game developers looking for something new. Cons However, in reality, what came out after the hype died down was a buggy mess. Broken features, code conflicts, and poor customer support unfortunately encourage me to warn others to stay away. Review Source SZ Sergi Z. Monitoring Officer Security and Investigations Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Amazon Lumberyard" March 21, 2020 5.0 I mainly watch reviews and use them in my personal interests Pros I get a lot of useful information Amazon Lumberyard Cons It is difficult to say, perhaps, that in my country it is not very polar Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Sr. Strategy Associate Sporting Goods Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Amazon does it again" December 5, 2017 4.0 Pros Amazon is high quality throughout their businesses, and this is no different - very solid solution from AWS Cons It's expensive, as all their web services are. But there aren't many alternative. I wish they could work with us on price more Review Source Paul H. Lead Web Designer Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Always good for competition, but not sure if it can compete with Unreal yet." October 29, 2018 4.0 I use Amazon Lumberyard, purely for prototyping and experimentation,, interested in seeing where the software goes from here Pros The interface is quite simple and the graphical quality is very good. I'm hoping that this will develop down a different route than unreal and create something interesting. Cons It just cant compete with unreal or untiy with regards existing training, and portfolio of developed games Review Source GK Gourav K. Developer E-Learning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Artistic game development." August 24, 2019 5.0 Pros Lumberyard is good for beginners to make artistic games and the likes. Cons A bit complex to use. Could not use for the first time because of downloading error. Amazon should provide support for downloading. Even I found the download link with much difficulty. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Lumberyard - Achievement Unlocked" October 30, 2018 4.0 Pros I like how easy it is to bootstrap your game into Amazon's game engine. It provides a lot of functionality right out of the box and helps small development teams to build what they want without the worry of cost. Cons There is not a lot of downside to lumberyard. Amazon doesn't lock you into their servers or pricing or game availability. Review Source RR Ravikiran R. Architect Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great cross platform to build gaming application by AWS" March 15, 2018 4.0 Great product to start gaming application Pros Good native support for C++ Good support for peer to peer and client topology Supports Autodesk Maya or Adobe Photoshop, with all these we can able to create great quality games Cons Training is required to start and lack of trained developer to start It would be great if pricing is reduced like other AWS products Review Source TS Thiago S. Financial Analyst Banking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A great start gaming design platform" June 6, 2019 4.0 A great platform learning option for creating and designing games, with some interesting tools such as Twitch integration. Pros Support the greatest design tools. (Autodesk and Adobe for example) Cons High price compared to other AWS products. Review Source Similar Products Featured