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Cryengine

byCryengine
in Game Engine Software
4.3

Overview

Product Information on Cryengine

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Cryengine?

Cryengine is a game development software designed to support the creation of interactive experiences, including computer and console games. The software offers real-time 3D rendering, advanced physics, audio, animation systems, artificial intelligence tools, and environment editing features. Cryengine enables developers to build photorealistic visuals and dynamic environments, supporting workflows for materials, lighting, and cinematic sequences. It provides integration with scripting, asset management, and supports various platforms and input devices. The software addresses the need for efficient production pipelines in game development by delivering a suite of tools aimed at streamlining the process of designing, building, and publishing digital content.

Cryengine Pricing

Cryengine software offers a pay-what-you-want pricing model, where users can choose the amount they wish to pay for access to the development tools, with no upfront licensing fees required. Royalties are not charged, and commercial use is permitted under the terms set by the provider.

Overall experience with Cryengine

TEAM MANAGER IT-SERVICEDESK / IT-ADMINIS
250M - 500M USD, Energy and Utilities
FAVORABLE

“Photorealistic graphics and strong physics, but high complexity requires learning strategy”

5.0
Sep 4, 2025
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ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
10B - 30B USD, Telecommunication
CRITICAL

“Engine Delivers Consistent High Performance With Efficient Handling of Complex Scenarios”

3.0
Sep 1, 2025
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 6th March 2025

Crytek is an independent videogame developer, publisher, and technology provider. The company focuses on the advancement of gaming technology through its 3D game development solution, CRYENGINE. It operates out of its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and additional studios in Kiev, Ukraine, and Istanbul, Turkey. The company has developed several titles, including but not limited to Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome, Warface, The Climb, Robinson: The Journey, and Hunt: Showdown. Crytek engages in creating engaging and innovative gaming experiences for a variety of platforms such as PC, consoles, and VR and has expanded its influence in the games-as-a-service market. Every game produced by Crytek is designed with CRYENGINE, a tool also available for general use to create games.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
1999
Head office location
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Number of employees
501 - 1000
Website
http://www.crytek.com/

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Cryengine Reviews and Ratings

4.3

(6 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
50%
4 Star
33%
3 Star
17%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • TEAM MANAGER IT-SERVICEDESK / IT-ADMINIS
    50M-1B USD
    Energy and Utilities
    Review Source

    Photorealistic graphics and strong physics, but high complexity requires learning strategy

    5.0
    Sep 4, 2025
    The sandbox editor and high-quality graphics met our requirements very well. The cost model allowed us to develop freely and test whether everything we wanted could be implemented.
    Automated Translation from German
  • TEAM MANAGER IT-SERVICEDESK / IT-ADMINIS
    50M-1B USD
    Energy and Utilities
    Review Source

    Photorealistic graphics and strong physics, but high complexity requires learning strategy

    5.0
    Sep 4, 2025
    The sandbox editor and high-quality graphics met our requirements very well. The cost model allowed us to develop freely and test whether everything we wanted could be implemented.
    Automated Translation from German
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Performance of Cryengine Across Market Features

Cryengine Likes & Dislikes

Like

The graphics quality enables photorealistic environments and a very good physics engine enables perfect immersion, which is further supported by the extensive tools for sound integration.

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Like

The graphics quality enables photorealistic environments and a very good physics engine enables perfect immersion, which is further supported by the extensive tools for sound integration.

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Like

The graphics quality enables photorealistic environments and a very good physics engine enables perfect immersion, which is further supported by the extensive tools for sound integration.

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Dislike

Games which are very very high in size still needs to be addressed by product

Dislike

Games which are very very high in size still needs to be addressed by product

Dislike

Games which are very very high in size still needs to be addressed by product

Reviewer Insights for: Cryengine