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Best Augmented Reality (AR) Game Engine

Adam Crivello
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Researched and written by Adam Crivello

An augmented reality game engine, or AR game engine, provides game developers with the framework for creating AR video game experiences. An AR game engine often contains an augmented reality SDK, which allows developers to design, build, and test their games. These tools enable developers to create and edit 3D characters that interact with the real world. With the help of these platforms, developers can assign behaviors to 3D objects and upload them for display in a camera view. AR game engines perform similar functionality to game engine software, but are unique in that they support AR operating systems and hardware either directly or through an API. AR game engines create games for devices that support augmented reality, such as mobile phones. While some AR game engines can also create augmented reality experiences, they should not be confused with virtual reality game engines, which allow developers to create augmented reality video game experiences that superimpose 3D objects into the real world.

To qualify for inclusion in the Augmented Reality (AR) Game Engine category, a product must:

Offer the functionality to create custom AR video game experiences
Support the creation and editing of 3D objects
Integrate with hardware that supports AR, such as mobile phones
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7 Listings in AR Game Engine Available
(363)4.5 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in AR Game Engine software
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    Unity is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, RT3D content. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects,and automotive designers to filmmakers and mor

    Users
    • Unity Developer
    • Game Developer
    Industries
    • Computer Games
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 75% Small-Business
    • 18% Mid-Market
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  • Unity Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    5
    Community Support
    3
    Intuitive
    3
    Creativity
    2
    Integrations
    2
    Cons
    Expensive
    3
    Performance Issues
    3
    Expensive Subscriptions
    2
    High Hardware Requirements
    2
    High Subscription Cost
    2
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    Unity
    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    San Fransisco
    Twitter
    @unity
    110,724 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    6,739 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Unity is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, RT3D content. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects,and automotive designers to filmmakers and mor

Users
  • Unity Developer
  • Game Developer
Industries
  • Computer Games
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 75% Small-Business
  • 18% Mid-Market
Unity Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
5
Community Support
3
Intuitive
3
Creativity
2
Integrations
2
Cons
Expensive
3
Performance Issues
3
Expensive Subscriptions
2
High Hardware Requirements
2
High Subscription Cost
2
Seller Details
Seller
Unity
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
San Fransisco
Twitter
@unity
110,724 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
6,739 employees on LinkedIn®
(146)4.5 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in AR Game Engine software
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    Founded in 1991, Epic Games is the creator of the Unreal, Gears of War and Infinity Blade series of games. Today Epic is building Paragon, Fortnite, SPYJiNX, and the new Unreal Tournament. Epic's Unre

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    Industries
    • Computer Games
    • Entertainment
    Market Segment
    • 71% Small-Business
    • 16% Mid-Market
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    Year Founded
    1991
    HQ Location
    Cary, NC
    Twitter
    @EpicGames
    5,411,348 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    10,589 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Founded in 1991, Epic Games is the creator of the Unreal, Gears of War and Infinity Blade series of games. Today Epic is building Paragon, Fortnite, SPYJiNX, and the new Unreal Tournament. Epic's Unre

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Computer Games
  • Entertainment
Market Segment
  • 71% Small-Business
  • 16% Mid-Market
Seller Details
Year Founded
1991
HQ Location
Cary, NC
Twitter
@EpicGames
5,411,348 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
10,589 employees on LinkedIn®

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(54)4.3 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in AR Game Engine software
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    Vuforia Engine is the leading augmented reality software solution that's been chosen by over half a million registered developers worldwide. By bringing together powerful computer vision, dynamic feat

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    No information available
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Computer Games
    Market Segment
    • 80% Small-Business
    • 11% Enterprise
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    PTC
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    37,817 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    7,734 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ: PTC
Product Description
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Vuforia Engine is the leading augmented reality software solution that's been chosen by over half a million registered developers worldwide. By bringing together powerful computer vision, dynamic feat

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Computer Games
Market Segment
  • 80% Small-Business
  • 11% Enterprise
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
37,817 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
7,734 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ: PTC
Entry Level Price:£399 1/per year
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    Nuke provides cutting-edge toolkit for node-based compositing, editorial, and review. The Nuke family consists of Nuke, NukeX and Nuke Studio and provides flexibility and collaborative workflows help

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Animation
    • Motion Pictures and Film
    Market Segment
    • 50% Small-Business
    • 34% Mid-Market
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    Foundry
    Year Founded
    1996
    HQ Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Twitter
    @TheFoundryTeam
    59,308 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    361 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Nuke provides cutting-edge toolkit for node-based compositing, editorial, and review. The Nuke family consists of Nuke, NukeX and Nuke Studio and provides flexibility and collaborative workflows help

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Animation
  • Motion Pictures and Film
Market Segment
  • 50% Small-Business
  • 34% Mid-Market
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Foundry
Year Founded
1996
HQ Location
London, United Kingdom
Twitter
@TheFoundryTeam
59,308 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
361 employees on LinkedIn®
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    https://escapopolis.com

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    No information available
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    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    Berlin, DE
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8 employees on LinkedIn®
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https://escapopolis.com

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No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
Seller Details
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
Berlin, DE
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8 employees on LinkedIn®
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    HeroMirror offers the ultimate entertainment solution in any location with limited space size. The system creates instant snapshots for immediate share via email or on-site printing, which can be turn

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    No information available
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    No information available
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    • 100% Small-Business
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    Indestry
    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    Los Angeles
    Twitter
    @__INDE__
    758 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    35 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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HeroMirror offers the ultimate entertainment solution in any location with limited space size. The system creates instant snapshots for immediate share via email or on-site printing, which can be turn

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
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Indestry
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
Los Angeles
Twitter
@__INDE__
758 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
35 employees on LinkedIn®
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    LiveAvatar creates unparalleled levels of entertainment in a fully gamified AR environment perfect for education and entertainment. 3D Characters can either be ready-made, such as SEAN the alien, or s

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 50% Mid-Market
    • 50% Small-Business
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    Indestry
    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    Los Angeles
    Twitter
    @__INDE__
    758 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    35 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
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LiveAvatar creates unparalleled levels of entertainment in a fully gamified AR environment perfect for education and entertainment. 3D Characters can either be ready-made, such as SEAN the alien, or s

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 50% Mid-Market
  • 50% Small-Business
Seller Details
Seller
Indestry
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
Los Angeles
Twitter
@__INDE__
758 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
35 employees on LinkedIn®