RPG Maker MZ
Paid tool for making role-playing games on Windows and macOS
- #12 of 12 in best game engines
- Paid
- WindowsmacOS
Ranked 12 of 12 in best game engines
Paid tool for map-based role-playing games, with commercial publishing that needs no extra license. It is narrow outside RPGs and is sold for Windows and macOS only.
Best for Map-based role-playing games for non-programmers
About RPG Maker MZ
RPG Maker MZ is a role-playing game maker in the RPG Maker series. The product page describes a map editor, revamped plugin commands and support for Effekseer particle effects, so combat effects do not need sprite sheets.
Games made with it can be published as freeware or commercial titles with the bundled assets included, and the vendor says no additional commercial license is required. It is sold on the official store and on Steam, with Windows and macOS system requirements, and a free trial lets you test the software before buying. The product is built around map-based RPG production, so other genres need more work.
Key features
- Map editor
- Plugin commands
- Effekseer particle effects
- Commercial publishing with no extra license
- Free trial
Strengths
- Commercial titles need no extra license
- Map editor for RPG-style games
- Free trial before buying
Limits
- Paid product; the free trial is the only no-cost option listed
- Built for map-based RPGs, so other genres need more work
Where RPG Maker MZ ranks
How RPG Maker MZ compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Scripting language | 3D support | Workflow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#8 MonoGame | 84.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS, iPadOS | C# | Yes | Code-first |
#9 O3DE | 81.5 | Free and open source | WindowsLinuxmacOS | C++ and Python | Yes | Editor and code |
| #10Phaser | 80.5 | Free and open source | Web | JavaScript | No | Code-first |
#11 LÖVE | 78.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS | Lua | No | Code-first |
| #12RPG Maker MZ | 74.5 | Paid | WindowsmacOS | JavaScript plugins | No | Map editor |
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Questions about RPG Maker MZ
- Is RPG Maker MZ free?
- RPG Maker MZ is a paid product (paid). Paid, sold on the official store and Steam; free trial available.
- Is RPG Maker MZ open source?
- No. RPG Maker MZ is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does RPG Maker MZ support?
- RPG Maker MZ is available on: Windows, macOS.
- What is RPG Maker MZ best for?
- Map-based role-playing games for non-programmers. In our ranking of game engines it is number 12 of 12 with a score of 74.5.
- What are the best alternatives to RPG Maker MZ?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Godot Engine, Unity, Unreal Engine, Defold.
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