LDtk

A modern 2D level editor from the director of Dead Cells.

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Overview

LDtk (Level Designer Toolkit) is a free and open-source 2D level editor designed for efficiency and ease of use. It offers a modern interface and powerful features like auto-tiling, entity management, and a world layout view, making it a popular choice for indie game developers.

✨ Key Features

  • User-friendly interface
  • Auto-tiling with rule-based system
  • Entity system with custom properties
  • World layout for organizing levels
  • Aseprite file support
  • JSON export format
  • Tiled (TMX) export compatibility
  • Pay-what-you-want model

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Modern and intuitive user interface
  • Powerful auto-tiling and entity systems
  • World view for managing interconnected levels

Unique Value: Offers a streamlined and enjoyable level design experience for 2D games with its modern interface and powerful features.

🎯 Use Cases (3)

2D game level design Creating levels for platformers, metroidvanias, and top-down games Rapid prototyping of 2D levels

✅ Best For

  • Used in the development of commercially successful indie games
  • Efficiently creating complex 2D game worlds

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • 3D level design
  • Isometric or hexagonal map design

🏆 Alternatives

Tiled Ogmo Editor

Provides a more modern and user-friendly experience compared to Tiled, with a stronger focus on a streamlined workflow for certain game genres.

💻 Platforms

Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux)

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

Unity Godot Engine Haxe GameMaker Studio 2 MonoGame Heaps.io

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Live Chat

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

Free tier: Completely free to use, with an option to donate.

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