Mega Man Maker
Mega Man Maker: A free, focused editor for building and sharing 2D Mega Man stages. Ranked #15 of 28 in Game Level Editors by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for creating and sharing Mega Man levels.
At a glance
- Editor score7.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forCreating and sharing Mega Man levels
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Level dimensions2d
- Founded2016
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free access to level creation, testing, and online sharing
- Detailed placement tools for terrain, enemies, bosses, and objects
- Online search, ratings, tutorials, and real-time collaboration
Where it doesn't
- Focused on the Mega Man 2D platform-game style
- macOS and Linux use compatibility methods rather than native builds
- No AI-assisted creation features
Our verdict on Mega Man Maker
Mega Man Maker is a free, fan-made 2D level editor and platform game for people who want to create, play, and share custom Mega Man stages. Its Level Builder supports terrain, tiles, enemies, bosses, objects, pickups, weapons, backgrounds, music, and player settings. Creators can test and save levels locally, then upload them to the game's online server. Players can also download and play levels made by other users.
The editor's strongest area is its focused creation toolkit. Tile and terrain placement cover the core structure of a stage, while entity placement adds enemies, bosses, objects, and pickups. Configuration extends to weapons, backgrounds, music, and characters, giving creators control over both level design and presentation. An integrated test mode, local saving, and an interactive editor tutorial support the build-and-refine process. Real-time collaborative building adds simultaneous editing for shared projects.
Mega Man Maker has no paid tier: the published plan is Free and includes custom level creation, sharing, and access to levels created by other users. Online tools add upload, download, search, and ratings, creating a built-in way to distribute and discover stages. The product is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, although macOS and Linux use compatibility methods such as Wine rather than native builds. Its narrow Mega Man focus is a strength for creators seeking that specific 2D style, but those looking for a general-purpose game editor should choose a broader tool instead.
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Mega Man Maker fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Level dimensions | 2d |
| Tilemap tools | Yes |
| Terrain tools | Yes |
| Entity placement | Yes |
| Prefab or template tools | Not verified |
| Visual scripting | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | megamanmaker.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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