Not only the iOS applications but iOS games are also popular. Apple fans have appreciated the newly launched iOS version. This new version of iOS has also speed up the increasing trend of 3d games. Games are generally played to kill the time. Not only kids, but the young and aged also have their own list of favorite games. It may consist of various categories of games like, puzzle, action, lifestyle etc. Gone are the days of 2D games, 3D games are much in demand now-a-days.
Given the growing trend of 3D games, the market has gotten several types of game development tools too. We have discussed the best three game engines for developing 3D games (these are cross platform game engines and can develop iOS games too) just for those who are eager to develop 3D games.
Top 3 3D Game Engines
1.Unity 3
This game engine is more like a game development tool. This engine offers its own game development environment and handles all the development stages, starting from creating models to the deployment. Only ordinary 3D games can be made using this game engine, if you want advanced features implemented into your game then this game engine is definitely not for you.
Benefits
3D game making becomes very easy with great visual experience.
Latest graphics technologies are supported by this game engine.
2.SIO2
This 3D game engine is inexpensive and packed with lots of functions. Developers mainly use Blender software along with this game engine that provides necessary tools for exporting scenes from Blender to SIO2. This game engine cannot be used to create a commercial game as some of the features are still under maintenance.
Benefits
Can be easily integrated with Xcode environment.
Full version includes source codes also.
3.ShiVa3D
This 3D game engine offers a modeling environment and also allows exporting a project to other development tools. It offers flexibility to you so that you can start a project using this engine and can continue the same project development in any other development platform like Xcode or any native iOS framework. This tool specifically works on windows OS only. Developers can easily use this game engine as it uses programming languages like C++ or Java.
This game engine has a strong API, which includes support of distinct hardware like microphones, touch screens, joystick etc.
Benefits
Development environment can be changed at any stage of the project.
Latest technologies are supported.
License is not required for using, only for publishing.
Be it a small or a big game, any of the above mentioned game engines can be used for 3D iOS game development based on the specific features and preferences iOS game developers, gear up yourself to gift attractive and engaging 3D games to all the iOS lovers.