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LDtk

Ch 027.2of 27 Game Level Editors
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Level dimensions2d
  4. 4Tilemap toolsYes
  5. 5Entity placementYes
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Overview

LDtk is ranked #2 of 27 in game level editors on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

LDtk plans and pricing

All plans
LDtk Free Pay-what-you-want, including free No usage limitations stated · Commercial use allowed ldtk.io · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on game level editors

Free plan
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Level dimensions
2dldtk.io
Tilemap tools
Yesldtk.io
Entity placement
Yesldtk.io

Facts

Product
LDtk is a 2D level editor designed for game developers.ldtk.io · 2 Oct 2026
Open source
The maker describes LDtk as free and open source and links to its source code.ldtk.io · 2 Oct 2026
No usage limits
LDtk can be used for free without limitation, and content made with it can be used commercially.ldtk.io · 2 Oct 2026
Level design
Users can arrange levels in Grid-vania, linear, or free world layouts and reorganize them by drag and drop.ldtk.io · 2 Oct 2026
Auto-layering
A visual editor lets users define rules for automatic tile skinning.ldtk.io · 2 Oct 2026
Entities
Users can define custom game entities with typed properties such as hit points, patrol paths, or inventories.ldtk.io · 2 Oct 2026
Export
LDtk exports PNGs and JSON entity data, and offers optional Tiled TMX export.ldtk.io · 2 Oct 2026
Aseprite
LDtk loads Aseprite files directly and supports live reloading when they are saved.ldtk.io · 2 Oct 2026
Supported perspectives
LDtk focuses on platformer and top-down perspectives and does not support isometric 3D.ldtk.io · 2 Oct 2026
Backups
LDtk offers backups and can restore unsaved changes after an application crash.ldtk.io · 2 Oct 2026
Integrations
The maker lists community importers and loaders for engines including Unity, MonoGame, Godot, Playdate, GameMaker Studio, Löve 2D, and Bevy.ldtk.io · 2 Oct 2026
Support
The site links to an official Discord community and documentation.ldtk.io · 2 Oct 2026
Maker
LDtk was developed by Sébastien Benard, aka deepnight, who founded the one-person studio Deepnight Games.ldtk.io · 2 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2020ldtk.io · 28 Sept 2026

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