LDtk

A modern, free 2D level editor from the creator of Dead Cells.

  • Free
  • Open source
  • Good for beginners
  • Jam-friendly

What it does

LDtk (Level Designer Toolkit) is a friendly 2D level editor with auto-tiling rules, entities and a clean interface. It is free and open source.

Highlights

  • Auto-layer tiling rules
  • Entities with custom fields
  • World view for linked levels
  • Free and open source

Is it right for me?

Skill level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Useful for
Game jams, Indie developers, Students, Hobby projects
Game jams
A good fit — quick to pick up and use under time pressure.

Pairs well with

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A free, open-source map editor for tile-based games.

  • Free
  • Open source
  • Good for beginners

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A node-based terrain generator for realistic landscapes.

  • Free + paid plans