Mapgen4
5.7#20 in game map generatorsWebSelf-hosted
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World Machine
7.6#1 in game map generators$119 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Mapgen4 | World Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Red Blob Games says its main audience is independent, student, and hobbyist software developers. | The maker describes the product as focused on digital terrain tools for artists and highlights game, film and visualization pipelines. |
| Founded | 2018 | 2008 |
| Maker | Red Blob Games identifies Amit Patel as its maker and says he makes interactive visual explanations of math and algorithms. | World Machine Software LLC is an independent small software company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2008 by Stephen Schmitt. |
Mapgen4 plans
No prices published.
World Machine plans
- BasicFree
- Indie$119, paid once
- Indie to Professional upgrade$180, paid once
- Professional$299, paid once
- Studio Site$1,999, paid once
Pick Mapgen4 if…
Mapgen4 suits people who want to create procedural wilderness maps by painting terrain and tuning simulation settings. Its source code and commercial-use license may also suit independent, student, and hobbyist developers.
Pick World Machine if…
World Machine suits artists working with digital terrain in game, film, and visualization pipelines. Basic may fit non-commercial projects that can work within its output-size limit.