Heightmap Level Generator vs Dungeon Generator for Unreal Engine 5

HLHeightmap Level Generator9.4Visit Dungeon Generator for Unreal Engine 58.7Visit

Higher score HL Heightmap Level Generator #1 in Game Map Generators 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit site

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Dungeon Generator for Unreal Engine 5 #7 in Game Map Generators 8.7/10 Free plan + paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Epic Launcher

• Heightmap Level Generator fits best

  Free, export-ready terrain and world maps

• Dungeon Generator for Unreal Engine 5 fits best

  Unreal multiplayer dungeon generation

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Side by side

Feature	HLHeightmap Level Generator 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Dungeon Generator for Unreal Engine 5 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.7
Ranking	#1 in Game Map Generators	#7 in Game Map Generators
Best for	Free, export-ready terrain and world maps	Unreal multiplayer dungeon generation
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	Not checked yet
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Support	Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Heightmap Level Generator 2/2 · Dungeon Generator for Unreal Engine 5 2/2
Custom assets	✓	✓
Seed control	✓	✓
Specs
Generation method	Procedural	Procedural
Map dimension	Both	3d
Engine export	Unreal Engine, Unity, Godot Terrain3D, three.js	Unreal Engine 5
Export formats	16-bit PNG, RAW .r16, RGBA PNG, JSON, glTF .glb	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Procedural terrain includes roads, towns, rivers, lakes, and erosion. Repeatable seeds support comparison and consistent terrain generation. Exports heightmaps, masks, layouts, metadata, and glTF meshes.	Editor and runtime generation for single- and multi-floor 3D dungeons Blueprint, C++, custom meshes, and authored room support Replication, minimaps, mission progression, and branching routes
Cons	Browser and self-hosted deployment may not suit every production workflow. GPU-based generation depends on WebGPU and WGSL support. Terrain-focused exports may require additional engine-side implementation.	The GPL version does not include all production features Focused on Unreal Engine 5 rather than cross-engine workflows Advanced systems may require Blueprint or C++ customization
Our verdict	Heightmap Level Generator is a browser-based, open-source tool for creating procedural terrain and world maps for game development. It is aimed at teams and individuals working with Unreal Engine, Unity, Godot Terrain3D, three.js, Houdini,… Read the review →	Dungeon Generator for Unreal Engine 5 is an Unreal Engine 5 plugin for building replayable 3D dungeons from reusable mesh parts and configurable generation parameters. It is aimed at developers creating single-player or multiplayer… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Heightmap Level Generator — where it wins

  • Procedural terrain includes roads, towns, rivers, lakes, and erosion.
  • Repeatable seeds support comparison and consistent terrain generation.
  • Exports heightmaps, masks, layouts, metadata, and glTF meshes.

  Where it doesn't

  • Browser and self-hosted deployment may not suit every production workflow.
  • GPU-based generation depends on WebGPU and WGSL support.
  • Terrain-focused exports may require additional engine-side implementation.

• Dungeon Generator for Unreal Engine 5 — where it wins

  • Editor and runtime generation for single- and multi-floor 3D dungeons
  • Blueprint, C++, custom meshes, and authored room support
  • Replication, minimaps, mission progression, and branching routes

  Where it doesn't

  • The GPL version does not include all production features
  • Focused on Unreal Engine 5 rather than cross-engine workflows
  • Advanced systems may require Blueprint or C++ customization

• HLHeightmap Level Generator9.4/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source map generator with detailed terrain controls and engine-ready exports.

  Visit siteFull verdict →
• Dungeon Generator for Unreal Engine 58.7/10 · Free plan + paid

  Open-source Unreal tooling for multiplayer dungeons with deep layout and progression controls.

  Visit Epic LauncherFull verdict →