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RPG Paper Maker

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What it is

RPG Paper Maker is a game-making engine for building 3D games with 2D sprites and 3D objects, with a focus on J-RPGs. Its map editor supports floors, autotiles, walls, mountains, multiple sprite types, 3D objects, and map objects such as NPCs and chests. Objects and events can interact, including doors and treasures. The engine includes retro-inspired assets and accepts users’ own assets. Its 3D side-view battle system lets creators configure heroes, monsters, troops, animations, statuses, and elements. Users with programming or modeling knowledge can make or modify JavaScript plugins and import.obj models. Games can be exported for desktop platforms and web browsers. It is available for Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web. The free edition is for non-commercial use. Commercial publishing requires a license for each team member; the listed commercial edition costs $79.99, paid once and allows unlimited commercial games. The site says there are no other fees.

Spec sheet

Purpose
RPG Paper Maker is a game making engine for creating 3D games with 2D sprites and 3D objects.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rpg-paper-maker.com
Intended users
The site describes it as mainly tailored for J-RPGs and says it is designed for beginners and experienced users.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rpg-paper-maker.com
Deployment
The site says games can be exported for desktop platforms and web browsers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rpg-paper-maker.com
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · rpg-paper-maker.com
Support
The contact page lists support by email at [email protected].Read 7 Oct 2026 · rpg-paper-maker.com
Maker
The site identifies Wano (Marie Laporte) as founder and lists project management, development, web design, and graphic and object design among the role responsibilities.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rpg-paper-maker.com
Assets
The engine includes retro-inspired assets and allows users to import their own assets.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rpg-paper-maker.com
Battle system
The engine includes a 3D side-view battle system with configurable heroes, monsters, troops, animations, statuses, and elements.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rpg-paper-maker.com
Commercial license
A commercial game requires a license per team member, which allows unlimited games; the site says there are no other fees.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rpg-paper-maker.com
Events
Its objects and events system lets objects on maps interact, with examples including NPCs, chests, treasures, and doors.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rpg-paper-maker.com
Map editor
The 3D map editor supports floors, autotiles, several sprite types, walls, mountains, 3D objects, and map objects such as NPCs and chests.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rpg-paper-maker.com
Plugins and models
Users with programming or modeling knowledge can create or modify JavaScript plugins and import .obj 3D models.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rpg-paper-maker.com
Privacy and security
The privacy policy says the site uses cookies and usage data, and states it cannot guarantee absolute security of personal data.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rpg-paper-maker.com
Privacy policy date
The privacy policy is marked last updated December 04, 2022.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rpg-paper-maker.com

Plans and prices

Commercial edition $79.99 a month Rights to publish commercial games · No feature differences from the free version · License code provided after purchase Read 21 Sep 2026 · rpg-paper-maker.com
Free non-commercial edition Free Free for non-commercial use · Windows, Linux, macOS Read 7 Oct 2026 · rpg-paper-maker.com
RPG Paper Maker Commercial edition $79.99, paid once one time License per team member · unlimited commercial games Read 7 Oct 2026 · rpg-paper-maker.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Map editor covers varied terrain and map objects.
  • Objects and events can interact on maps.
  • Includes retro-inspired assets and supports imports.
  • Exports games for desktop platforms and web browsers.

Limits

  • Free edition is limited to non-commercial use.
  • Commercial license is required for each team member.
  • Plugin and model customization requires relevant knowledge.

Who it suits

It suits beginners and experienced creators making J-RPGs, especially those who want to build maps and configure a side-view battle system. Its plugin and model options are also relevant to users with programming or modeling knowledge.

Verdict

RPG Paper Maker combines 3D environments with 2D sprites and includes tools for maps, events, and battles. Commercial publishing costs $79.99, paid once for each team member’s license.

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