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LDtk

Free#3 of 28 in Game Level Editors

LDtk: A capable free editor for structured 2D levels across major engines and desktop platforms. Ranked #3 of 28 in Game Level Editors by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for structured 2D projects with broad engine support.

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At a glance

Editor score
9.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Structured 2D projects with broad engine support
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Level dimensions
2d
Founded
2020
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free for commercial use with no hidden fee
- Tile, entity, auto-layer, and world-layout tools in one editor
- Documented JSON export with integrations across engines and languages
Where it doesn't
- Focused on 2D level creation rather than 3D production
- Desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Engine workflows may require importers, APIs, or format integration

Our verdict on LDtk

LDtk is a free, open-source desktop level editor for developers building 2D games. Its feature set covers tile-based painting, integer grid data, configurable entities with custom fields, automatic tile rendering, and world organization. The editor is particularly suited to structured platformer and top-down projects that need more than basic tile placement, while commercial use is permitted without licensing fees.

Pricing is straightforward: the Free plan is pay what you want, including free, with no hidden fee and commercial use permitted. The published plan provides the complete listed feature set, including tile layers, entity layers, rule-based auto-layers, world layouts, JSON export, backup support, and crash recovery. That makes LDtk a practical option when a project needs a capable 2D editor without a recurring software cost.

Its ecosystem fit is a central strength. LDtk provides documented JSON data structures, optional Tiled TMX export, and integrations spanning Unity, MonoGame, Godot, Playdate, GameMaker Studio, LÖVE 2D, Bevy, and multiple programming languages, including C#, C++, JavaScript, Haskell, Go, and Python. Aseprite file loading with live reloading also supports an art workflow built around changing bitmap assets. Choose LDtk if you want structured 2D authoring with flexible engine and language integration. Choose another tool if your project requires 3D level editing or a non-desktop workflow.

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LDtk pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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LDtk fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Level dimensions	2d
Tilemap tools	Yes
Terrain tools	Not verified
Entity placement	Yes
Prefab or template tools	Not verified
Visual scripting	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	17 integrations: Unity, MonoGame, Godot, Playdate, GameMaker Studio, LÖVE 2D … See all →
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	ldtk.io
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

LDtk integrations

LDtk lists 17 integrations on its own site.

Unity
MonoGame
Godot
Playdate
GameMaker Studio
LÖVE 2D
Bevy
Haxe
C
C#
C++
JavaScript
Haskell
Go
Python
Rust
Kotlin

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