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RPG Maker

The RPG Maker software series is a set of game creation suites aimed at easy 2D role playing game creation.

The RPG Maker software series is a set of game creation suites aimed at easy 2D role playing game creation. With an emphasis on JRPG gameplay mechanics, the suites typically include map, tile and sprite editors, character, encounter and dialog tools, among countless other elements to cover practically every facet of game building.

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What is RPG Maker?

The RPG Maker software series is a set of game creation suites aimed at easy 2D role playing game creation. With an emphasis on JRPG gameplay mechanics, the suites typically include map, tile and sprite editors, character, encounter and dialog tools, among countless other elements to cover practically every facet of game building. Teams often evaluate it alongside GDevelop and Scratch when comparing pricing, features, and fit for development workflows.

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