Hammer++
6.6#7 in game level editorsFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitHammer++ vs LDtk
What both publish
| Fact | Hammer++ | LDtk |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The download page says HLMV++ is bundled with downloads and can be optionally installed. | The maker lists community importers and loaders for engines including Unity, MonoGame, Godot, Playdate, GameMaker Studio, Löve 2D, and Bevy. |
| Maker identity | The official credits identify ficool2 as programmer, with contributions from Izotope, DarviL, SCell555 and others. | Deepnight Games says it is a one-person studio founded in 2020 by Sébastien Benard, the former Dead Cells lead developer and game designer. |
Hammer++ plans
- Hammer++Free
LDtk plans
- FreeFree
- LDtkFree
- Pay what you want—
Pick Hammer++ if…
Hammer++ suits Windows users who create Source engine maps and want editor-based lighting and visual previews alongside mapping tools. It is not suited to users relying on the old Source 2013 Multiplayer version; CS:GO support is frozen on build 8864.
Pick LDtk if…
LDtk suits game developers building 2D platformer or top-down levels who need tilemap tools, entity placement, and export options. It may also fit developers who want to use their created content commercially without usage limits.