Flowlab vs RPG Paper Maker

Flowlab is a browser-based platform for making 2D games with visual, node-based behavior logic instead of written code. Its editor includes sprite editing, animation, physics, sound tools, shader effects, and visual debugging. Games run as HTML5 in a browser and receive hosted pages that can be shared or embedded on other sites. Paid plans can export games for iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac through Flowlab's build service. The Free plan costs nothing and permits three games, five levels per game, and 50 game objects, with no exports. Classroom connections include Clever SSO and roster import, Google Classroom SSO and course import, and LTI for Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle. Teachers can create student accounts without email addresses and set school-level visibility and community controls. Online multiplayer is limited to browser games. The platform is listed for Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows.

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.