How easy it is depends on the subject and your own familiarity with the subject. In particular, how well you can describe the mechanics and logic behind how something works too a computer.
I would hardly say this is a new application of software, it's just not what most people are here to make.
If you give it a shot, you should be able to see very quickly if Construct 3 is suitable for you. There is a free demo after all. The event system will either make sense to you or not. I find it very intuitive, other people might not.
I'd recommend following the ghost shooter beginner's tutorial, even if your goal is not to make a traditional game. It will give you a good idea of how C3 works.