WaveFunctionCollapse
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World Machine
7.6#1 in game map generators$119 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | WaveFunctionCollapse | World Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 | 2008 |
| Maker | The repository license credits Maxim Gumin with copyright in 2016. | World Machine Software LLC is an independent small software company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2008 by Stephen Schmitt. |
| Platforms | The project can be built from source with .NET Core for Windows, Linux, or macOS, and the README links to a browser version. | Native desktop builds are available for Windows, macOS and Linux. |
WaveFunctionCollapse plans
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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 WaveFunctionCollapse if…
It suits people creating game levels, pixel art, or tilemaps from sample patterns. It may be less suitable for generating large full-color textures.
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.