Unity has had a rough few years including PR disasters, project cancellations, layoffs, a now-cancelled runtime fee policy and a recent security flaw. Many developers have switched engines in the last few years as a result. My industry friends and I constantly discuss whether Unity is the right engine for our next games. In this episode, I break down Unity’s recent challenges, compare it to Unreal, Godot and GameMaker, and explain why many developers still stick with Unity in 2025. Topics: • Unity’s controversies & leadership shakeups • Which engine to choose for for different project types • Godot’s rise as an indie favorite • Why Unity still excels for prototyping, mobile and AR/VR Subscribe for more weekly insights into the games industry. Chapters: 00:00 Unity's Current Crisis 01:01 A Few Difficult Years For Unity 04:20 Unity's Strengths and Advantages 06:51 Comparing Unity to Unreal Engine, Godot and Game Maker 07:09 Unity vs Unreal Engine 08:36 Unity vs Godot 09:48 Unity vs Game Maker 11:10 Where Unity Still Wins 12:27 Summary References: Pocket Gamer’s article about John Riccitiello calling people idiots: John Riccitiello’s apology in Pocket Gamer: Unity announces, then cancels, Gigaya: Unity layoffs 2022-2025: About Me Hi, I’m Cat Burton! I've built studios, raised funding and shipped games to millions of players. Now I help you do the same with expert games consultancy and coaching. The Goth Boss Podcast dives into the real challenges of making games and running game studios by sharing honest stories and inspiring conversations with my industry friends. You can find me on: GothBoss (Games Consultancy & Coaching): LinkedIn: Instagram: Bluesky: TikTok: @gothbosscat