Open RPG Maker Alternatives

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 Unreal Engine, Unity, GDevelop and Wick Editor.

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Open RPG Maker is a 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...

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Open RPG Maker alternatives page was last updated Nov 12, 2021
  1. Maratis icon
     7 likes

    Maratis is a portable, simple and visual game development tool designed for artists and developers.

    65 Maratis alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Discontinued

    The last version (3.21) was released in February 2013.

    Maratis iconOpen RPG Maker Icon

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  2. Gamesalad icon
     13 likes

    GameSalad Creator is an authoring tool developed by GameSalad, Inc. (formerly Gendai Games) aimed primarily at non-programmers for composing games in a drag-and-drop fashion, utilizing visual editors and a behavior-based logic system.

    89 Gamesalad alternatives
    Gamesalad screenshot 1

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Gamesalad Features

    1.  Quick development
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  Drag and Drop
    Gamesalad iconOpen RPG Maker Icon

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  3. AresEd icon
     2 likes

    AresEd is a high-level and fully featured 3D game creation suite. It is Free and Open Source. When it is finished you will be able to make full 3D games without writing any code (although a fallback to the python scripting language will be provided).

    52 AresEd alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be abandoned. Last version, 0.0.2, released in November 2012, can be still downloaded from Google Code.

    AresEd iconOpen RPG Maker Icon

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  4. Platinum Arts Sandbox icon
     10 likes

    Platinum Arts Sandbox Free 3D Game Maker is an open source free game maker, free RPG Maker, free sidescroller maker, free Machinima creator, and game design tool that makes it easy for kids and adults to create video games, maps and worlds.

    54 Platinum Arts Sandbox alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Platinum Arts Sandbox Features

    1.  RPG Maker
    2.  Sandbox
    3.  Community-based
    Discontinued

    https://forum.sandboxgamemaker.com/viewtopic.php?t=5957PAS Game Maker seems to be discontinued, and the developer is working on another project called D's Sandbox or MAGE, a Minecraft clone based on Minetest.

    Platinum Arts Sandbox iconOpen RPG Maker Icon

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  5. RPG 20XX icon
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    RPG 20XX is a redesign of RPG Maker 20XX... Which was an upgrade replacement for RPG Maker 2003's engine. This newer engine will have nothing to do with the RPG Maker series of engines apart from the familiarity of the editor and engine features.

    13 RPG 20XX alternatives
    RPG 20XX screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    RPG 20XX Features

    1.  RPG Maker
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  6. RPG JS icon
     1 like

    Create an RPG or MMORPG in your browser.

    13 RPG JS alternatives
    RPG JS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    RPG JS iconOpen RPG Maker Icon

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  7. Dot World Maker icon
     1 like

    online web role playing game (RPG) maker allows you to build the game you want, the way you want it, with the art you want.

    43 Dot World Maker alternatives
    Dot World Maker screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Dot World Maker Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  RPG Maker
    3.  Cost estimate
    Dot World Maker iconOpen RPG Maker Icon

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  8. MAGE icon
     2 likes

    MAGE stands for MAKE A GAME EXPERIENCE

    The goal for MAGE is to make it as easy as possible for people to create their own 3D universes, adventures and stories. PLAY WHILE YOU CREATE!.

    95 MAGE alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    MAGE Features

    1.  RPG Maker
    2.  Visual Programming
    Discontinued

    No updates, no downloads since 2016

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  9. Verus Engine icon
     1 like

    Verus Engine is a modern, platform-agnostic 3D game engine. It is developed using C++ and HLSL. It is based on Direct3D 12 and Vulkan graphics APIs. The code is user friendly and well optimized.

    104 Verus Engine alternatives
    Verus Engine screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Verus Engine Features

    1.  3D Game Engine
    Verus Engine iconOpen RPG Maker Icon

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  10. Valkyrie Engine icon
     1 like

    Valkyrie is a no-code creative platform that lets designers combine digital assets and create applications and interactive prototypes: where the power of Unity meets the usability of Photoshop.

    89 Valkyrie Engine alternatives
    Valkyrie Engine screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Valkyrie Engine iconOpen RPG Maker Icon

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    • Valkyrie Engine is the most popular SaaS alternative to Open RPG Maker.

    • Valkyrie Engine is Freemium and ProprietaryOpen RPG Maker is Free and Open Source
  11. Reality Factory 2 icon
     3 likes

    Reality Factory 2 is a next-generation game authoring suite. It combines a flexible, fully scripted game development environment powered by Python with the Ogre3D engine, and supports all major desktop operating systems.

    57 Reality Factory 2 alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    Doesn't appear to have had any updates since 2010.

    Reality Factory 2 iconOpen RPG Maker Icon

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  12. Leadwerks icon
     8 likes

    Leadwerks Game Engine provides the smoothest learning curve to take you from beginner to full-fledged game developer. Use the visual editor and the flowgraph system to set up game interactions without code. Use Lua to write your own game scripts.

    58 Leadwerks alternatives
    Editor

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • HTC Vive
    • Oculus Rift
    Leadwerks iconOpen RPG Maker Icon

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