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SonLVL vs Tomb Editor
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.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
SonLVL offers detailed level-project editing controls alongside configurations for several Sonic games. Readers should note that the available snapshot is explicitly temporary while automated builds are prepared.
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Tomb Editor combines level construction, scripting, asset management, and project packaging in one free Windows suite. Check the Windows and non-commercial licensing limits before starting a project.
Visit Tomb EditorThe facts
| SonLVL | Tomb Editor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | tombengine.com |
| On game level editors | #24 of 28 | #28 of 28 |
SonLVL: what it does well
- Includes object, foreground, background, and art editing tabs.
- Supports editing objects and ring groups.
- Provides chunk and block editing controls.
- Includes configurations for several Sonic games.
- Free release includes source code archives.
What to know first
- Snapshot release is described as temporary.
- Release is pending an automated build system.
- Unhandled exceptions write an error log.
Tomb Editor: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Supports Tomb Raider 1–5
- Includes geometry, lighting, and scripting tools
- Lua and visual-node workflows
- Visual Studio Code IntelliSense support
What to know first
- Windows downloads only
- Modified license limits Tomb Engine to non-commercial use
- Release Candidate 1 is a preview
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