Open RPG Maker AlternativesGame Development Tools and other similar apps like Open RPG Maker

Open RPG Maker is described as 'Free and open source clone of features from the RPG Maker series (i.e. rpgmaker200, rpgmaker2003, rpgmakerxp), as well as many other features. All of the data files are in XML format and are easily editable with any text editor' and is a game development tool in the games category. There are more than 50 games similar to Open RPG Maker for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Web-based apps. The best Open RPG Maker alternative is Godot Engine, which is both free and Open Source. Other Open RPG Maker like games are Unity, Unreal Engine, GDevelop and Wick Editor.

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  1. Godot Engine icon

    Godot Engine

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    Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that users can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.

    178 Godot Engine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    • Flatpak
    • itch.io
    • Meta Quest
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    • Godot Engine is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Open RPG Maker.

    • Godot Engine is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Open RPG Maker.

    • Godot Engine is Free and Open SourceOpen RPG Maker is also Free and Open Source
    • Godot Engine is LightweightOpen RPG Maker is not according to our users
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    Unity

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    Unity's real-time 3D engine fosters collaboration among artists, designers, and developers, offering tools for immersive, interactive experiences. Unity 6 enhances rendering, lighting, and AI, supports AR, VR, mobile, desktop, and includes detailed multiplayer workflows.

    135 Unity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Unity as an Alternative to Open RPG Maker
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    Hearthstone is prime example of how Unity can be used for 2d graphics.

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    its a 3d game development software

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    • Some users think Unity is a great Open RPG Maker alternative, some don't.

    • Unity is Freemium and ProprietaryOpen RPG Maker is Free and Open Source
  4. Unreal Engine icon

    Unreal Engine

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    Unreal Engine is a professional suite of tools and technologies used for building high-quality games across a range of platforms. Unreal Engine’s rendering architecture enables developers to achieve stunning visuals and also scale elegantly to lower-end systems.

    108 Unreal Engine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Unity's real-time 3D engine fosters collaboration among artists, designers, and developers, offering tools for immersive, interactive experiences. Unity 6 enhances rendering, lighting, and AI, supports AR, VR, mobile, desktop...

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    GDevelop

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    GDevelop is an open-source game making software designed to be used by everyone. Any kind of 2D games can be created with it and no programming skills are required to get started. Logic of games are made using visual events.

    121 GDevelop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    The new editor interface, which now supports 3D editing.
     
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    Freeware without limitations, easy, superb physic engine, possibility to try quickly one single room without re-compiling all.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • GDevelop is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Open RPG Maker.

    • GDevelop is Freemium and Open SourceOpen RPG Maker is Free and Open Source
    • GDevelop is LightweightOpen RPG Maker is not according to our users
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    Wick Editor

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    The Wick Editor is a free and open-source tool for creating games, animations, and everything in-between. It's designed to be the most accessible tool for creating multimedia projects on the web. Your creations can run on any device with a web browser - that means mobile too.

    100 Wick Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Wick Editor is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Open RPG Maker.

    • Wick Editor is Free and Open SourceOpen RPG Maker is also Free and Open Source
    • Wick Editor is LightweightOpen RPG Maker is not according to our users
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    Redot Engine

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    Redot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform fork of the Godot game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that users can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.

    64 Redot Engine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    GameMaker

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    Welcome to the home of GameMaker, the fastest and friendliest cross-platform game development technology out there. GameMaker has been completely redeveloped with usability and efficiency at its core, allowing developers to create games within a single code base and then publish...

    77 GameMaker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
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    RPG Maker

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    Suite for building 2D top-down role-playing games with detailed map, tile, and sprite editors, traditional turn-based mechanics, dialog and encounter tools, custom scripting, asset support, and publishing options, suitable for both beginners and advanced users.

    75 RPG Maker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    RPG Maker VX Ace
     
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    • Almost everyone thinks RPG Maker is a great Open RPG Maker alternative.

    • RPG Maker is the most popular commercial alternative to Open RPG Maker.

    • RPG Maker is Paid and ProprietaryOpen RPG Maker is Free and Open Source
    • RPG Maker is LightweightOpen RPG Maker is not according to our users
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    RPG Paper Maker

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    RPG Paper Maker is a free game maker engine including a 3D universe with many 2D sprites and some simplified 3D objects. Pretty close to the RPG Maker series, RPG Paper Maker finally give a way to create RPGs in a totally 3D universe as easy as it is in 2D!

    72 RPG Paper Maker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
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