FPS Creator
FPS Creator: A free Windows tool for assembling and scripting simple first-person shooter games. Ranked #70 of 91 in Game Engine Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for beginners assembling simple Windows FPS games.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forBeginners assembling simple Windows FPS games
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Source code modelSource_available
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Drag-and-drop placement for common FPS world elements
- Custom scripts control interactions and enemy AI behaviors
- Build and play games, with source available for personal use
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only, with desktop deployment
- Custom behavior requires scripting
- Editor source is restricted to personal use, not commercial use
Our verdict on FPS Creator
FPS Creator Classic is a Windows desktop tool for assembling first-person shooter games. Its 3D editor lets beginners place walls, lights, doors, enemies, ammunition and weapons with drag-and-drop controls, then build and play the result. It is aimed at solo creators and small teams who want a focused way to create simple FPS games rather than a broad, multi-platform game development environment.
The editor combines visual world assembly with scripting for behavior. Custom scripts can control game elements, enemy AI and interactions such as keys opening doors, so creators can go beyond placing objects when shaping gameplay. That makes scripting part of the workflow for anyone seeking custom behaviors; those wanting to work entirely through visual controls may find the scope limiting. The tool is a fit for learning or prototyping a straightforward Windows FPS, not for creators who need verified support for other target platforms.
FPS Creator is free, and its source is available through a public repository with instructions for compiling the editor and game executables. There is an important distinction in the usage terms: the repository says the code is for personal use and may not be used commercially, while games made with FPS Creator may be sold. That makes it suitable for creators interested in a free tool and personal source access, or in selling games they make with it, but not for commercial use of the editor source itself. Community support is the listed support channel; teams needing a broader platform footprint or different support arrangements should consider alternatives.
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FPS Creator fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Source code model | Source_available |
| Visual scripting | Not verified |
| Multiplayer tools | Not verified |
| Mobile export | Not verified |
| Console export | Not verified |
| Target platforms | Windows |
| Scripting languages | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | thegamecreators.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
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