RPG Maker VX Ace is user-friendly game engine that brings game development within reach of everyone, regardless of skill level.

Game development made so easy a child could do it

RPG Maker VX Ace is an application that allows you to make video games in a simple, friendly environment, without needing to know how to code. It features many tools for keeping track of characters, building maps, and triggering events, and it supports some advanced scripting for more experienced developers.

Benefit from a vibrant community and plenty of resources

There is a large community around the RPG Maker series, and, there are plenty of resources to help new developers get started, such as tutorials. There is a store where you can purchase content, and a considerable number of assets included with the application, such as character sprites and tilesets. You can also easily import your own artwork to use in your game.

Is RPG Maker VX Ace free?

RPG Maker VX Ace is not free, however, there is a lite version of the software that is. RPG Maker VX Ace Lite offers a limited amount of features and assets, but is an excellent option if you want to try before you buy.

Alternatives to RPG Maker VX Ace

RPG Maker is the main company in this corner of the game development market. As such, the biggest competition comes from other RPG Maker titles. The two most commonly suggested are RPG Maker XP—which is an older edition in the series—and RPG Maker MV—which is more recent.