RPG Maker
RPG Maker is paid game-making software for creating projects for Windows, macOS, and web browsers.
What RPG Maker is
RPG Maker is paid game-making software for creating projects for Windows, macOS, and web browsers. It includes a map editor, event system, premade assets, and front-view and side-view battle systems. Scripting support uses JavaScript, and the source code model is listed as source available. RPG Maker MZ lists these same creation tools along with multiplatform distribution. The software does not include visual scripting, multiplayer tools, mobile export, or console export. Its listed platforms are macOS, web, and Windows, matching the target distribution options. RPG Maker MZ is also listed at $79.99 a month. The product is intended for creators who want structured role-playing game tools and JavaScript scripting for supported desktop and browser targets.
Good
- Map editor and event system
- Premade assets included
- Front-view and side-view battles
- JavaScript scripting support
- Windows, macOS, and web targets
Watch out
- No visual scripting
- No multiplayer tools
- No mobile or console export
- Paid software with no free plan
Who it suits
It suits creators building role-playing projects for Windows, macOS, or web browsers. JavaScript users may value its scripting support.
Verdict
RPG Maker combines visual map and event tools with premade assets and JavaScript scripting. Check its platform and export limits before choosing it for a project.
Plans and prices
From RPG Maker's own pricing page, checked 24 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| RPG Maker MZ | $79.99 a month | Map editor · Event system · Premade assets · Front-view and side-view battle systems · Scripting support · Multiplatform distribution |
The facts
Each one read from RPG Maker's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Console export
- Nochecked 24 Sep 2026
- Mobile export
- Nochecked 24 Sep 2026
- Multiplayer tools
- Nochecked 24 Sep 2026
- Scripting languages
- JavaScriptchecked 24 Sep 2026
- Source code model
- source_availablechecked 24 Sep 2026
- Visual scripting
- Nochecked 24 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 24 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Target platforms
- Windows,macOS,web browserschecked 24 Sep 2026
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