Pixel Game Maker MV
Pixel Game Maker MV is a Windows construction tool for creating 2D action games, including games playable by people who do not own the software.
What Pixel Game Maker MV is
Pixel Game Maker MV is a Windows construction tool for creating 2D action games, including games playable by people who do not own the software. Creators can build top-down or side-scrolling projects without programming through visual tools, then extend functions with JavaScript; JavaScript and CoffeeScript are listed scripting languages. Offline versus and co-op play can support up to four players. Scene tools combine tiles, objects, camera movement, and physics-based behaviors, while other features include graphic imports, a physics engine, particle effects, multiple layers, and official or custom plug-ins. Supported resources include PNG, JPG, WebP, and TGA images, TrueType fonts, OGG audio, WebM and MP4 video, and GIF and SSPJ animations. Games can be built as Windows executable files, with Windows and Nintendo Switch listed as target platforms. The application is closed source, paid, and has no free plan. A 30-day trial is available through Steam. The listed plan costs $84.99, paid once for one user on Windows 8/8.1/10 (64-bit).
Good
- Visual creation does not require programming
- Supports top-down and side-scrolling games
- Offline versus and co-op support four players
- Includes physics, particles, layers, and plug-ins
- Exports Windows executables
Watch out
- Windows is the listed software platform
- No free plan is available
- Purchase costs $84.99, paid once
- Steam notes possible Windows 11 launch issues
Who it suits
It suits creators making 2D action games with visual tools, optional scripting, multiplayer scenes, or console targets. Windows users can try the 30-day Steam trial before purchasing.
Verdict
Pixel Game Maker MV offers visual construction for 2D action games while leaving room for JavaScript extensions and plug-ins. Its Windows-focused application has a paid license, a 30-day trial, and listed Windows and Nintendo Switch targets.
Plans and prices
From Pixel Game Maker MV's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Game Maker MV | $84.99, paid once | Windows 8/8.1/10 (64-bit) · 1 user per purchase |
The facts
Each one read from Pixel Game Maker MV's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Asset formats
- The manual lists PNG, JPG, WebP, and TGA images; TrueType fonts; OGG audio; WebM and MP4 video; and GIF and SSPJ animations as supported resources.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Compatibility caveat
- Steam reports that the application may not launch properly in some Windows 11 environments and recommends trying the free trial before purchase.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Creation tools
- Its features include graphic imports, a physics engine, particle effects, and combining multiple layers.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Encryption limit
- Project data can be encrypted except TrueType fonts, audio, video, and DLL files.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Export limit
- The manual says games can be built for distribution as Windows executable files (.exe).checked 9 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- The plug-in tool supports adding official and custom plug-ins, and JavaScript can extend existing functions.checked 9 Oct 2026
- No-code creation
- The maker says users can create full action games without programming; JavaScript extensions are also supported.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Open-source component
- The maker's terms state that Pixel Game Maker MV uses Qt and that the GNU Lesser General Public License applies to Qt.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Pixel Game Maker MV is a construction tool for creating 2D action games, including games that can be played by people who do not own the software.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Scene building
- Scenes can contain tiles, objects, camera movements, and behaviors using physics calculations.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support contact
- The company lists [email protected] as its contact email.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Usage terms
- The maker's terms apply to personal use, including commercial use, and direct organizations seeking business use to contact the company for individual terms.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Views and multiplayer
- It supports top-down and side-scrolling games and offline versus or co-op play for up to four players.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2020checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- 2-13-3 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8177, Japanchecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Trial
- The official product page says a 30-day trial version can be downloaded from the Steam store page.checked 9 Oct 2026
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