# Page 3 | Unreal Engine Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 3 - Is Unreal Engine the right Game Development solution for you? Explore 389 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/158599/Unreal-Engine/reviews --- Unreal Engine 4.8 (389) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/158599/Unreal-Engine/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 December 24th, 2025 # Page 3 - Reviews of Unreal Engine ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 51-75 of 389 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use JM Judah M. Game Designer Computer Games Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great for advanced game development " July 3, 2019 5.0 For a while it was our primary engine and it served us really well. But, over time our needs just got a little too much, and writing custom extensions in C++ got too out of hand, so we switched back over to Unity/ Pros For starters, almost any 3D game made in Unreal Engine looks beautiful. By default it applies a ton of Post Processing effects. (See Cons). As opposed to other engines, almost any feature you could want is Built right into the engine itself. No need for external packages such as visual scripting, shader making, etc. These tools make it easy enough for a beginner to pick up, but are still great for advanced use in full studios. Cons Well, for one, the system requirements are much higher than Unity's. This means that you can't run it on any old computer. The other frustrating thing is that the language is C++, making scripting a little difficult to grasp at times. Additionally, the pricing is annoying too. It's free to use, but you have to share 5% of revenue. For an indie studio this can come out to be a significant loss. Alternatives considered [Unity](https://www.capterra.com/p/158591/Unity/) Reason for choosing Unreal Engine It had so much more functionality built in. Switched from [GameMaker: Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/158594/GameMaker-Studio/) We needed more 3D tools. Review Source TH Thomas H. Game Dev Computer Games Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The best for 3D games and real life scenes" November 20, 2023 5.0 Pros With UE5 the next generation of games are going to be amazing. The fees are straightforward, the asset market place is great (plus Epic give you free assets each month), the tools are easy to use, there are many guides on YouTube if you're stuck (and a huge community), its easy to make games compatible on many devices, plugins are plentiful, the list goes on really... Cons The no code option is great but with each update, some bits get reworked and removed meaning that you'll need to use different blocks to do the same action. This can mess up certain mechanics and make doing some bits difficult (granted it would probably be easier if i learnt C++ better). Switched from [Unity](https://www.capterra.com/p/158591/Unity/) The no code option is better on UE5 plus i found the learning curve easier and the layout a bit more friendly and customisable. Review Source Jean C. Ceo Computer Games Used the software for: 2+ years ### "High end engine, but no more beginners friendly" September 28, 2023 4.0 Pros Unreal Engine is the most powerfull all-in-one editor for video games creation, and much more ! It's driven by newests technologies that make this engine an absolute must have !And last but not least, it's free ! Cons Unreal Engine 5 suffer from his high end technologies. There're so much integrated tools, features and options, beginners, solo developers and small studios can easily be lost.Android export is not easy, and optimisation of mobile games can be a real pain... Review Source RC Rafael C. CSR Telecommunications Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "An honest review of Unreal Engine" January 25, 2024 5.0 Overall Unreal Engine is a very good engine, it is a technological marvel that created an almost real life graphics. Pros I like Unreal Engine because of the beautiful graphics and visuals it creates and with the release of unreal 5, it boosts the visual fidelity and also introduced nanite technology. Cons Due to Unreal Engine being visually good, it has a demanding computer performance and needs at least a mid-tier computer to be able to run it. Also it is not user-friendly because of how complex the tools and UI of Unreal to new developers. Review Source Rubangakene I. Game Developer Computer Games Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Real Time Game Development Engine" May 26, 2022 5.0 Everything was straight forward. The interface looked easy and amazing from the beginning. Pros I like Unreal because of the access to high quality assets. Not only that, being a software with many good developers to release updates and improve the software through providing blueprints to non coders, Unreal is the ideal Game Dev Software. One amazing thing is that it supports all formats from other 3D modelling software. Another thing i like about Unreal is the wide communities willing to support beginners into the Game Dev world Cons Nothing is impossible with Unreal but only when one has a high end machine. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer community manager Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best game" November 9, 2023 5.0 Très utille pour la création de jeu et d'environnement Belle expérience Pros Usage facile, assez de fonctionnalités, plugin inclu Cons Bugg, utilise assez d'espace dans l'ordinateur, assez de crash Review Source OH Oussama H. Freelancer Computer Hardware Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I Always Use Unreal Engine Because Its One Of The Best." December 28, 2022 5.0 I Really Enjoy My Experience With Unreal Engine Because Of The Multiple Functions In There. Pros The Most Thing I Love About Unreal Engine Is The Animation Especially The 3D Industry And The Easy To Use Functions In This Software. Cons Sometimes,The Software Starts To Lag But Overall I Can Code In Comfort. Review Source Pedro G. Architecture Student Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "UNREAL ENGINE "A GOOD COMPETITION FOR 3D REPRESENTATION SOFTWARES"" July 27, 2021 4.0 I have used this software the last 6 months, and every time I like it more, lately i use it for 3d virtual tours for architecture projects and i love it Pros Unreal is a very good rendering software, which is very easy to learn and use, one of its main characteristics is that it gives you very good results for the time you work, many things such as lighting, reflections, etc. are very simple with this software and you don't need to watch tutorials for a long time. The interface is very good and you can start with a default template which will help you a lot depending on the project you want to carry out. Being a software focused on realistic representation for video games, it also works very well on hyper-realistic representation for architecture. you can create renders and 3d animations with very good lighting and rendering of textures. Cons One of its problems is that there is not a large community of people who use this software on the internet, so it is very difficult to find references and examples on the internet, besides that it is a very heavy program and requires a computer with good specifications to run perfectly. Review Source SB Sithansu B. Game tester Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Game testing and virtualizatiob" January 22, 2023 5.0 The experience with unreal engine was amazing and it has been more than one and half year me using and I never had any problems except for some glitches. But the software itself is flawless as for my personal experience with time I understood many things about graphic design too it did help me alot as a newbie at first Pros The software keeps getting updates to fix the the overall software as clean as possible and easy to use even for a newbie the graphics this thing provides is amazing the only thing is to enjoy all the fun you have to have a powerful system to handle the specs Cons The least thing I liked about the software was the price which could be little low but I understand there is a whole team behind working for hours making it better to use so it does make it up Review Source oK oussama K. graphic designer Design Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Empowering Creativity and Innovation" May 17, 2023 5.0 Unreal Engine has emerged as a popular tool for architectural visualization due to its advanced graphics capabilities, real-time rendering capabilities, and flexibility. Here are some key aspects that contribute to the overall experience of using Unreal Engine in architecture:Unreal Engine's advanced rendering features, such as real-time ray tracing, global illumination, and dynamic lighting, allow architects to create highly realistic visualizations. The engine's ability to accurately simulate lighting, shadows, reflections, and material properties helps architects convey their design intent and create immersive experiences for clients and stakeholders. Pros Unreal Engine boasts a vibrant and passionate community of developers, artists, and enthusiasts. The community actively shares knowledge, tutorials, and resources, making it an invaluable source of support and inspiration. Epic Games, the creator of Unreal Engine, also provides extensive documentation, official tutorials, and dedicated support channels, ensuring developers have the resources they need to overcome challenges and succeed. Cons Unreal Engine's extensive feature set and powerful capabilities can make it initially challenging for beginners or those new to game development. The learning curve can be steep, requiring time and dedication to understand and effectively utilize the engine's functionalities. However, the engine's extensive documentation, tutorials, and community support can help mitigate this challenge. Review Source AT Abhishek T. Founder Computer Games Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A game engine for graphics nerd !!!" September 21, 2020 5.0 It is brolly. I am currently using it for a 3d puzzle game. I am really excited about it !!! Pros I will list it's pros in following points:- 1.) Super excellent graphics:- the game engine is meant for this. And even better, this will become more better in the future 2.) Free of cost:- the game engine costs nothing ! You will only be charged when your annual earning are more than $1 million dollars ( I am even ready to pay more to face that day) 3.) Huge team:- unreal engine has many employees to care care of the engine. This factor is important during bug hunting 4.) Tested platform:- unreal engine has been used for many AAA games and nowadays even studios are also using it for movie production Cons 1.) C++ :- this is quite a controversial point. For some it is a boon but for some it is a backdrop. And in my opinion other languages should also be offered for game development 2.) Blueprint is still not mature. It requires much more work 3.) Game engine is very heavy. Requires powerful computer to run 4.) Compilation takes a good amount of time 5.) UI could have been better Switched from [Construct 3](https://www.capterra.com/p/201543/Construct-3/) Simple, we can't make 3 d games in it !!! Review Source DK David K. Developer Computer Games Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It's a technical marvel, but know what you're getting into." May 26, 2020 5.0 Unreal Engine is always interesting to use in game jams for graphical fidelity, though at times Unreal Engine projects can become a mess when working on commercial games. People need to know accurately what they're getting into when building a new game in Unreal, because for some it's overwhelming, for others it's like trying to get a game out of modding a first-person shooter, and then for some it ends up being a good choice for their game. Once your whole team is experienced with it, Unreal Engine can be quite good, depending on which genre of game you're going for. Pros Unreal Engine games are excellently visually impressive, and the cross-platform functionality is very good. Even though it's more technically impressive, it's still more stable than Unity. The updates are frequent and prioritize bug fixes more accurately than Unity, and Unreal's pricing is certainly second-to-none. Cons A lot of aspects of the editor are unnecessary to make a good game and end up getting in the way more than anything else. The occasional crashes are always saddening, but it's still more stable than most of Unreal's competition. Reason for choosing Unreal Engine Unreal Engine's company Epic Games seemed to have a better outlook than CryEngine's company, CryTek. Switched from [Unity](https://www.capterra.com/p/158591/Unity/) Unity became very unstable as an engine over time and Unreal Engine has a stronger trajectory of improvement. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer 3D artist Computer Games Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Unreal " May 11, 2020 5.0 Unreal Engine is a powerful game engine that allowed me to make games in school projetcs Pros unreal is free for everybody. If you wanna work int the game industry or learn to do code C+++ this is the way to go. Alots of video games that are published by triple-A studio use Unreal Engine. Cons It could be overwhelming at first cause Unreal engine has a lot to offer to anyone wanting to build a level, import animation, etc. Review Source MH Michael H. Computer animation subcontractor Computer Games Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use, with wide variety of games already in the engine; needs better community support" January 2, 2021 5.0 I've enjoyed it, and have created some fun 3d environments. As with most EG resources, its dependable and gets the job done. Pros There's already a wide array of games available to run in the engine. Since its so widely deployed already, the array of available games for sampling and ideas are endless. I also like how they constantly provide updates and patches for bug fixes, sometimes multiple times a week. There really isnt any way to beat the pricing, unless a platform is going to pay you to use their engine ( LOL) Cons The editor is more complicated that Photoshop's tool set, if that's possible! So the learning curve is HUGE! There's a ton of options that are not relevant to current projects, so the tool set should be dynamic rather than static. For an engine this widely used, it's baffling that there is not a better online community for support, ideas, and think-tanking. If Epic can't develop their own, they should fund some 3rd party projects. Wish they had better 2d tools. Review Source Nathan O. Assistant Director for Digital Marketing Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Incredibly Powerful Tool for Architectural Visualization with Fantastic Pricing Structure" March 9, 2021 5.0 Our experience with the engine has been phenomenal. The combination of the freedom-of-entry without product limitations and the vast array of free assets and plugins made available by Epic Games has allowed prototyping to progress with great speed. If we had to make all of the materials and models ourselves instead of simply assembling, lighting, and rigging them, it would make previsualization cost-prohibitive for our small team which also juggles many other types of work. Pros I love that Epic Games, creator of Unreal Engine, has a pricing model which makes the full version of the product available for free to anyone, and only charges when creators make money from the content they produce. Cons There is a lack of broader support in Unreal for 3D assets made in other programs, with the only accepted filetype being .fbx . As it was, assets created by others frequently had to go through a 3D modeling program to export from their existing file type to fbx, often losing some aspects of the data (such as positional placement, scale, etc.) along the way. Overall, however, this is a very minor issue. Alternatives considered [Unity](https://www.capterra.com/p/158591/Unity/) Reason for choosing Unreal Engine The full, unrestricted version of Unreal is free until you ship and monetize your content. This is an incredible contrast to some of the other options on the market and made it risk free for us to try. Review Source SU Sean U. Office Manager Religious Institutions Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Unreal Engine is amazingly powerful!" June 6, 2019 5.0 Downloading Unreal Engine 4 has been a life changer. I've always loved games and wanted to create my own. As far back as RPG Maker games (Super Nintendo), I was crafting story-lines and choosing the right sprites to convey my story. Eventually I started learning to code using Adobe Flash's Action Script language and went into GameMaker: Studio briefly before I discovered how easy to use Unreal Engine was. Since then I have had complete control over every aspect of my game creation and it has been glorious. I highly recommend Unreal Engine to anyone who has had the slightest inkling of that game maker itch. If you aren't sure, Download it and mess around, its absolutely free. Pros \- Top of the line. - Free to use until you begin making money, and even then you still make a large percentage. - Unreal engine's node system makes it easy to accomplish what would take months of learning to write code to do. - Plethora of easy to follow tutorials on YouTube. - Your imagination is the limit. - UI is neatly presented. Cons \- With everything that you can do in Unreal, it only makes sense that you need a powerful machine to run it properly. Even then, my personal Microsoft Surface 3 (its old I know) can run Unreal on low settings enough to still work on my game. Alternatives considered [Unity](https://www.capterra.com/p/158591/Unity/)[GameMaker: Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/158594/GameMaker-Studio/) Reason for choosing Unreal Engine Unreal is the top of the line when it comes to graphics and once you do get to the point where you could potentially make money, the deal offered by Unity just didn't seem as appealing compared to the deal Unreal offers. Review Source AP Alejandro P. Producer Events Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "No matter what do you want to achieve. You can do it with Unreal Engine" December 27, 2022 5.0 I'm still learning the basics of the engine, following a learning path in the Virtual Production field. My plan is to achieve all the needed skills to work as a VP Previs & Production Designer, to help other creative people to bring their dreams to the screen. Pros Unreal Engine is one of the most powerful pieces of software out there. No matter if you work on Game Development, Architectural Visualization, Broadcast, Film or Television, etc. Unreal has tool to every industry and professionals. The most I like of this is the possibility to animate in real time with all the textures and lights in place, making changes in real time when you need it. Also, the capability to integrate and compose video feed in real time, and get in camera VFX, is one of the most giant leaps in film and television development in decades. This can only get better every single day. Cons Learning Unreal Engine is not easy, despite the tons of courses, tutorials, and videos out there. Even Epic offers a free learning platform for their community. But you will need hundreds of hours reading and watching content, and a very capable machine to run the engine and test. You will need to invest time and money, but this wort it. Alternatives considered [Unity](https://www.capterra.com/p/158591/Unity/) Reason for choosing Unreal Engine Unreal Engine is a more mature software, and it is the pioneer of the Virtual Production. Review Source RH Rob H. Owner Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Unreal Engine is Accessible and Intuitive" April 21, 2021 5.0 It has opened a world that I didn't think I'd ever be able to create in. Not being a programmer and being a visual 3d guy, I've been able to create some amazing and complex environments and models in UE. It's allowed me to have another cashflow stream in my business. Pros Unreal Engine is well designed to be intuitive and accessible. You don't have to be a programmer to be able to use it and get useful results with it. Cons Understandably, some of the features are difficult to learn, but that's expected for complex software. What's most difficult is figuring out the logic needed to use the Blueprints. Even as you don't need to know how to write code, you still need to know the "logic" that code writers use. So, you sort of need part of the coders knowledge. Learning program logic (I'm not talking about syntax here) is pretty difficult but not insurmountable. It just takes desire and time. Reason for choosing Unreal Engine It always comes down to usability. I'm able to get up to speed faster and do nicer looking things in UE and in it's primary competitor, Unity. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Founder Animation Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Unreal engine helped us to build High quality games" February 28, 2021 5.0 I am using unreal engine for almost a year, initially it was quite difficult to learn the software but when i come to know about it's features i was impressed, no need to go to different programs. this software is an all in one package for us. it is really powerful software for studios and game developers Pros One of the best features of unreal engine was the graphics of unreal engine is very impressive we can build games we can create cinematics and animations, it's a complete package for gaming studios. we can do modeling landscape, create a complete game using unreal engine. Cons One drawback i faced lots of time is that the lagging issue, when we add assets to the unreal engine project it lags a lot. and also it crashes several times and also the interface is quite hard to use but still those who know how to work on unreal engine they can build some amazing masterpieces. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Unity Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "True AAA engine" April 28, 2019 5.0 Pros There are so many things I could say about this software I am not sure where to start. Lets start with the wide range of skill levels that Unreal Engine can accomodate. Everything from beginners to programming with Blueprints to hardcore programmers who want to optimise everything and never leave Visual Studio, I am somewhere in between. The tools within Unreal Engine such as for creating terrain and mature and well rounded allowing to create a nice level with relative ease. Definitely ahead of other engines in this regard. Cons One con that comes to mind is to do with Unreal Engine pricing. They take a percentage of your income which in my opinion is ridiculous. However, I understand as they should definitely be compensated if you create a game which makes money. Review Source VS Vishrut S. Game Developer Computer Games Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The best AAA game engine for professionals" November 29, 2020 5.0 We needed to create a good looking third person adventure prototype quickly. With its out of the box awesome graphics setup and blueprints came to our rescue. We were able to create a satisfying, good-looking prototype within a couple of weeks because of Unreal. So, whenever graphics play an important role in games, the choice will be Unreal. Pros The most prominent feature Unreal Engine offers you is its fantastic graphical prowess. Even without extensive work, you get AAA quality graphics setup ready for you to unleash your imagination on. The lighting, the shadows, the rendering, it just works. You get some beautiful visuals in your games if you spend a little time tinkering around, without much pain. And its Blueprints feature is the best in the industry, enabling you to get up and running very quickly to get started on creating prototypes and even full featured games. And both of these features eclipse any offering offered by any free to use game engines. If you need the best and the greatest, Unreal Engine is the way to go. Cons The learning curve could and should be improved for Unreal Engine. Even with previous knowledge of C++, learning the nuances and the ways of Unreal C++ was no easy task. And, Blueprints, although really easy once you get the hang of it, is kind of hard to get at first. To remedy this, Unreal must provide more resources and learning materials. Another of my major concern is that mobile game development seems like just an afterthought on this engine. The Console/PC development is the tops, but deploying to mobile is a hard task. Review Source Aleksandra S. Freelance Graphic Artist Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Future investment" February 23, 2021 5.0 Despite the difficulties of its extensive features, it's an investment for the future. New versions and future games use the same methodology and once core features have been masters, learning new things comes with ease. There's also a lot of information, guides, courses and tutorials available to those who want to learn quicker and more efficient. Pros UE has everything needed for creation of games. Their advanced animation trees are an extremely useful resource that has never failed, be it with indie of AAA games. Cons To use UE is to put yourself through years of mastering details. The difficulty curve is steep and the advanced UI of the program doesn't make it much easier. It is but a tool for those who already posses knowledge on how to use it, but for small-time indie companies it's an investment of time and money trying to figure out how to achieve their goals. Switched from [Unity](https://www.capterra.com/p/158591/Unity/) Unity lacked the advanced features or they had to be paid for by purchasing external addons. Review Source DQ David Q. CEO Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Unreal Engine is a miracle suite for game development and it's free" May 5, 2022 5.0 Pros It's free which and Epic provides a host of free assets and technology for your use. You can sell something like your first million dollars worth of games without royalties and that makes them a serious asset for new studios. Cons The lack of a full animation suite at first was an issue but they have since added more rigging tools etc Reason for choosing Unreal Engine More free assets! Review Source AV Atharva V. Developer Computer Games Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Unreal For MetaHumans" January 24, 2024 4.0 Pros The Unreal Engine is a massive step in integrating the MetaHumans and other virtual objects that requires high end rendering support from the engine. Cons In some areas i becomes a bit complex to use hence decreasing the user friendliness of the engine. Review Source Izet F. informatic engineering Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Unreal Engine" May 7, 2020 5.0 Pros This is one of the best game engine currently on the internet.It has got great graphics,games are not to expensive so anyone can afford it.Currently best games on the internet are made by Unreal Engine. Cons Sometimes graphics may glitch out for some reason,when that happens you may have to wait for some kind of update to fix it,but overall Unreal Engine is one of the most trusted and popular game engines in the world. 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