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Mega Man Maker vs Sprite Fusion
Both stand on game level editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Mega Man Maker combines a level editor, online collaboration, and a library of player-made stages in a free fan game. Its upload requirement and per-account level limit are worth considering if sharing is central to how you plan to use it.
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Sprite Fusion covers tilemap drawing, autotiling, collision layers and a broad range of exports. Choose between the free web edition's export limit and the paid desktop edition's offline use and larger maps.
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| Mega Man Maker | Sprite Fusion | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Desktop Edition: $14.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | megamanmaker.com | spritefusion.com |
| On game level editors | #12 of 28 | #16 of 28 |
Mega Man Maker: what it does well
- Free fan-made game
- Build and save levels as .MMLV files
- Real-time online level collaboration
- Browse, search, and download uploaded levels
- Available on Linux, macOS, and Windows
What to know first
- Creators must beat levels before uploading
- Accounts can upload up to 420 levels
- Listed asset counts are outdated
Sprite Fusion: what it does well
- Web edition allows unlimited projects without login.
- Personal and commercial use are allowed on the free web plan.
- Autotiling supports variants, weights and reusable presets.
- Exports target multiple game engines and map formats.
- Desktop edition works offline and exports maps of any size.
What to know first
- Web map exports are limited to 4.5MB.
- Desktop Edition costs 14.99 USD once.
- Linux desktop build is experimental.
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