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Spec score 7.4 #18 of 28 in Game Level Editors

What it is

Tiled is a free 2D level editor for game content, especially tile maps, with support for free image placement and annotations. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. Map layers support rectangular, isometric, staggered isometric, staggered hexagonal and oblique projections. Tile-layer tools include a stamp brush, line and circle drawing, selection, automatic terrain transitions and pattern matching. Object layers can hold rectangles, points, ellipses, polygons, polylines and tile objects that can be scaled or rotated. The editor also includes tile animation and collision editing. Its TMX map format supports multiple tilesets per map, and the documentation lists libraries and game frameworks that can read or render TMX and JSON maps. Plugins can add map or tileset formats, and JavaScript can extend the editor. The maker describes Tiled as free software that users may use, modify and redistribute under the same terms. Listed 64-bit downloads require Windows 10, macOS 13 or Ubuntu 22.04 or an equivalent distribution. The manual says much of it still needs to be written.

Spec sheet

What it does
Tiled is a 2D level editor for developing game content, primarily tile maps, with support for free image placement and annotations.Read 29 Sep 2026 · doc.mapeditor.org
Integrations
The documentation lists libraries and game frameworks that can read or render TMX and JSON maps.Read 29 Sep 2026 · doc.mapeditor.org
Support
Tiled development supporters receive regular development updates, a special Discord role, and priority support.Read 29 Sep 2026 · mapeditor.org
Maker
The product site credits Thorbjørn Lindeijer and other contributors.Read 29 Sep 2026 · mapeditor.org
Desktop platforms
The downloadable tool is listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux.Read 29 Sep 2026 · thorbjorn.itch.io
Documentation limit
The manual says that much of it still needs to be written.Read 29 Sep 2026 · doc.mapeditor.org
Editing tools
Tile layer tools include a stamp brush, line and circle drawing, selection tools, automatic terrain transitions, and pattern matching.Read 29 Sep 2026 · doc.mapeditor.org
Extensibility
Plugins can add custom map or tileset formats, and JavaScript can extend Tiled.Read 29 Sep 2026 · doc.mapeditor.org
File formats
The maker describes TMX as Tiled’s map format and says it supports multiple tilesets per map.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
Game development features
Tiled includes tile animation support and a tile collision editor.Read 29 Sep 2026 · doc.mapeditor.org
License and use
The maker describes Tiled as free software that users may use for any purpose, modify, and redistribute under the same terms.Read 29 Sep 2026 · thorbjorn.itch.io
Map projections
It supports rectangular, isometric, staggered isometric, staggered hexagonal, and oblique tile layers.Read 29 Sep 2026 · doc.mapeditor.org
Objects
Object layers support rectangles, points, ellipses, polygons, polylines, and tile objects that can be scaled or rotated.Read 29 Sep 2026 · doc.mapeditor.org
System requirements
The 64-bit downloads require at least Windows 10, macOS 13, or Ubuntu 22.04 or an equivalent distribution.Read 29 Sep 2026 · thorbjorn.itch.io

Plans and prices

Tiled Map Editor Free Name your own price · voluntary payment Read 29 Sep 2026 · thorbjorn.itch.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports five map projections
  • Includes terrain tools and pattern matching
  • Tile animation and collision editor included
  • Plugins and JavaScript can extend it

Limits

  • 64-bit downloads have listed OS requirements
  • The manual is still incomplete

Who it suits

Tiled suits game developers building 2D levels, especially those working with tile maps and terrain. Its varied object layers and extension options may also suit projects needing custom formats or map data.

Verdict

Tiled covers a broad set of map layouts and editing tools, with extensibility and a documented map format. Check the operating-system requirements and documentation gaps before adopting it.

Where Specifiction places it

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