Shockwave Player was a browser plugin for running interactive multimedia, games, simulations, and presentations created with Adobe Director. Adobe discontinued distribution and support for Shockwave Player in 2019, so it is no longer suitable for modern websites.
💡 Pick it for a supported, professional replacement for complex 2D or 3D interactive content.
Unity is a leading real-time development platform for creating 2D, 3D, augmented, and virtual reality games and experiences.
Free Personal plan, Plus plan starting at $40/month, Pro plan at $1500/seat
💡 Pick it for an open-source, no-fee engine that can publish interactive content to the web.
Godot is a free and open-source game engine that offers a wide range of features and supports multiple platforms.
Free and open-source
💡 Pick it if you want an Adobe-based workflow for replacing Shockwave animations with HTML5 content.
Adobe Animate is a powerful software for creating interactive animations and multimedia content.
Starting at $20.99/month
💡 Pick it for quickly rebuilding simple 2D games, lessons, and interactive web experiences without plugins.
Construct is a user-friendly game development software that allows users to create games using a drag-and-drop interface. It is suitable for beginners...
Free trial, subscription-based
💡 Pick it for a free, visual tool to recreate simple Shockwave-era games and educational experiences.
GDevelop is an open-source, cross-platform game development software designed for beginners to create games without any coding knowledge.
💡 Pick it only when your legacy content is Flash rather than Shockwave Director content.
Ruffle is a Flash Player emulator built in Rust.
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