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Beginner-friendly RPG creation software, one-time purchase from $59.99

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  • Deployment On Premises
  • Starting price $79.99
  • Free trial Available
  • Best for Freelancers

What is RPG Maker?

RPG Maker is a long-running series of role-playing game creation tools, currently led by RPG Maker MZ, that lets people build turn-based RPGs without programming knowledge. Each version provides a tile-based map editor, an event system for scripting game logic visually, and a database for defining characters, classes, skills, items, and enemies, along with front-view or side-view battle systems.

RPG Maker MZ and MV are each sold as one-time purchases on Steam and through the official store, with older versions like VX Ace and VX priced lower and offering a reduced feature set. JavaScript plugins extend MZ and MV well beyond their default capabilities. There is no ongoing subscription or royalty; once purchased, a license can be used to build and sell an unlimited number of games.

Key Features of RPG Maker

RPG Maker lists 10 documented features, including Tile-based map editor with multi-layer support, Visual event system for game logic without programming and Built-in database for characters, skills, and items. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Tile-based map editor with multi-layer support
  • Visual event system for game logic without programming
  • Built-in database for characters, skills, and items
  • Front-view and side-view battle systems
  • JavaScript plugin support on MZ and MV
  • Character generator for custom sprites and portraits
  • HD resolution support
  • Multiplatform export including mobile on MV
  • Large premade tile and asset library
  • Steam Workshop support

RPG Maker Pricing

RPG Maker lists 4 plans, from $59.99 to $79.99.

RPG Maker MZ

$79.99

Latest version

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Includes map editor, event system, database, front and side-view battle systems, JavaScript plugin support, and macOS support.

RPG Maker MV

$79.99

Previous major version

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Cross-platform export including mobile via a separate mobile export tool, with a core feature set similar to MZ.

RPG Maker VX Ace

$69.99

Older, beginner-friendly version

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Map editor, event system, premade assets, and front-view battle system.

RPG Maker VX

$59.99

Legacy version

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Basic map editor, event system, and front-view battle system.

RPG Maker Specifications

RPG Maker is available on Windows and macOS. It has a free trial.

Deployment
  • On Premises
Billing cycle
Onetime
Desktop
  • Windows
  • macOS
Languages
  • English
Built for
  • Freelancers
Support
  • Email
Integrations
Steam Workshop, Steamworks
Public API
No
Free trial
Yes
Free plan
No
Runs in browser
No
Customisable
Yes
Website
rpgmakerweb.com

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RPG Maker FAQs

No. RPG Maker's event system lets you build game logic through a visual interface, though JavaScript plugins are available for advanced customization.

No. Each RPG Maker version is a one-time purchase, and the resulting license can be used to create and sell an unlimited number of games.

MZ is the newer engine with an improved map editor and plugin manager, while MV was the first version to natively export to mobile devices; both are priced at $79.99.

Yes, commercial use is permitted with a purchased license, and there are no ongoing royalties on sales.

RPG Maker is developed by Gotcha Gotcha Games, part of Kadokawa in Japan, and distributed internationally through Degica and Steam.