World Machine
7.6#1 in game map generators$119 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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WorldEngine
6.1#12 in game map generatorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | World Machine | WorldEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Native desktop builds are available for Windows, macOS and Linux. | The README says binary packages are available for Windows, Linux, and Mac. |
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
WorldEngine plans
- WorldEngineFree
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.
Pick WorldEngine if…
WorldEngine suits people building procedural 2D worlds who want map outputs and world files usable from Python or Java applications. It may be a fit for users comfortable with command-line installation methods.