RPG Architect

RPG Architect is a next-generation game maker designed to be simple enough for a newcomer and advanced enough for a veteran of game making engines. Take your vision and rapidly build it into something playable.

Design without limitations. One of the guiding principles of RPG Architect is to remove arbitrary limitations and templates imposed by other game maker engines. You have control of literally everything: user interface design, unlimited layers in maps, 2D or 3D visualization, pixel or tile movement, battle system, controls/inputs, and statistics.

Converting a map from 2D to 3D is as simple as drawing a "height" on top of a tile. The powerful map editor lets you visualize your scene from a bird's eye view and transforms it in game. The editor supports effectively infinite layers.

Built by makers for makers. The core team has been playing with various makers for over two decades. With a robust User Interface designer, create your own message boxes, menus, screen overlays, and battle menus. Customize party characters using the built-in sprite layering system, which supports 8-directional movement.

Unconfined to a genre. Despite the "RPG" in the name, you can build action/adventure games, platformers, shooters, and more. Display modes include 2D, 3D, Orthographic or First Person, alongside grid or pixel-based movement schemes.

Resources include 42 songs and 200+ sound effects from Bit By Bit Sound, Open RPG Fantasy Tilesets from Final Boss Blues, and character sprites from Jason Martin.