Open RPG Maker Alternatives

RPG Maker is an online role playing game engine and toolset that be used to create RPG titles. RPG Maker can be used in the browser to create any 2D RPG, the software includes all the tools and as needed. A map editor that can be used to design environments for your player to explore. The Map Editor allows you to pick items for a large collection of graphics to build towns, dungeons and amazing worlds. A Character Generator that can be used to heroes and NPCs with unique hair, eyes, clothes and accessories. Underlying all this is the Database, that comes with RPG Maker, it is the core of your game. It allows you do everything from setting your character name, stats, appearance, and skills, to defining equipment, enemies, and battle states. When it is time to launch your game, you can do so as a freeware or for commercial use. No commercial license is required to publish games with RPG Maker.

Amazon Lumberyard is a free, cross-platform game engine based on the famous CryEngine. With Amazon Lumberyard, you can create games without royalties, seat fees and additional costs. Since the game engine is developed by Amazon it provides some interesting integrations out-of-the-box. Lumberyard provides frictionless integration with Twitch and AWS for hosting and displaying and promoting your new game.