Best RPGMaker Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated rpgmaker games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free rpgmaker games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Ideology in Friction
Ideology in Friction is the story of two knights, Clacier and Annette. They're forced into an impossible situation where they must make a decision that will change their entire lives. What does this destiny have in store for them? Find out in Ideology in Friction!
Eve of Souls: Static Pod
[The pod will break soon. Will she survive the nightmare or find the truth?]
Alternate DiMansion Diary
A university student named Sae finds herself lost in the mountains. While searching for help, she comes across an old looking mansion and decides to enter it. However, there was more to this mansion than meets the eye. What will become of Sae? Find out in this Puzzle-Escape RPG!
Terrible Laboratory
The pretty and talented scientist, Konica Yaegaki, must earn money to save her lab from competing companies and peers who seek to destroy her reputation. However, she won't go down that easily. Follow Konica in this slice-of-life RPG as she tries to save her laboratory!
Leanna's Slice of Life
In a world where demons exist, Kain and Leanna live in a relatively peaceful village. The two eventually get married. However, due to the incessant demon attacks, Kain becomes careless and falls into a lot of debt. It'll be up to Leanna to help pay off Kain's debts in this Slice of Life RPG!
It Moves
It Moves is a horror game that will try to scare you without too many of the typical "screamers", instead relying on atmosphere and suspense. You'll be solving puzzles along the way, and encountering all manner of not-so-friendly creatures.
Slave's Sword 2
In Slave's Sword 2, Luna, a former aristocratic knight of the Empire, returns as the main character. Now having escaped and liberated the Free City, she once again finds herself in a terrible predicament. Will she be able to escape again? Find out in this sequel to Slave's Sword!
Sister Travel
It has begun! The story of an adventurer and his sister-like companions. Brought to you by Kagura Games and Inusuku. Sister Travel is here!
Niplheim's Hunter - Branded Azel
Searching for the demon beast that branded her, the huntress Azel reaches the front line of the battle between humans and monsters. She has arrived at the remote land which some call the Harbor of Disasters, Niplheim...
Kunoichi Botan
Botan, an apprentice kunoichi, is summoned by the village chief. Her master had been captured. So she is tasked with the mission to rescue her. However, Botan still lacks experience. Will she really be able to save her master?
Slave's Sword
Slave's Sword is the story of Luna, a former aristocratic knight of the Empire. Now living peacefully as a mercenary, she quickly becomes involved in a scandal that results in her enslavement. Can Luna recapture her freedom and escape from her predicament?
永冻之壳 The Shell of Permafrost
A girl, draped in mystery and chased by an evil fate, escapes from a frozen land. Now, a year later, with her memory gradually returning, she is forced to make an important decision.
Life Forge - Reborn ORPG
Life Forge is a Free 2D Online RPG. Take part in this sprawling adventure as you explore a massive world, gather resources to craft gear, engage in PvE and PvP, and buddy up with your friends to conquer end-game bosses!
Phantom Thief Celianna
From the creators of Treasure Hunter Claire and President Yukino, comes a Stealth Action game where you must dodge traps and enemies to steal the treasures of those who would oppress society.
At Home Alone
This is a recreational healing Mini-plot game explored at home. Players will play and wander around the house from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will happen in the process, and in the process of exploration, you may find some strange secrets....
Seed of Evil
Seed of Evil is an epic adventure to uncover the secrets of the Water City, Somonden. Follow Anna as she explores the upper and lower parts of the city to uncover the truth of the defilement plaguing its inhabitants. You won't soon forget this amazing story filled with mystery, drama, and intrigue.
The Witch's House MV
A young girl, Viola, is drawn inexorably to a mysterious manor that seems to change behind her back. It is a place of pain, turmoil and death. Plumb its detestable depths and abominable history. Untangle riddles that bar your perilous path. And flee the hellish halls of The Witch’s House.
Corpse Party: Book of Shadows
An anthology series that serves as a Corpse Party sequel, prequel, midquel, and alternate universe tale all in one. Rejoin old friends for a deeper dive into the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary...
The Mirror Lied
This isn't a horror game. Nothing will jump out at you.
President Yukino
President Yukino is a Slice of Life RPG brought to you in Native English and Chinese by Kagura Games and Acerola. Follow Yukino on her quest to go to the same graduate school as her boyfriend. Find out what mischief and shenanigans await her as she tries to power through part-time jobs and exams!
神社的百合香 ~ Floral Aroma in the Shrine
《Floral Aroma in the Shrine》is a short Vision Novel Touhou Project Fan Fiction game. The main story is about a love story of Reimu and Marisa. Player will be playing as Marisa and experience her side of the story happened in Hakurei Jinja.
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
One day, Jimmy looked inside.
Most played rpgmaker games on Steam
Take a look at the top rpgmaker games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. RPG Maker MZ
You want to create an RPG, but every game making tool you have found was either too complex or too limited? RPG Maker MZ empowers you with simple tools to create your RPG right out of the box, yet is customizable enough to make the exact RPG you want! RPG Maker MZ is a rpg, game development and rpgmaker game developed by Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA and Yoji Ojima and published by Gotcha Gotcha Games. Released on August 27th 2020 has received 1,882 reviews of which 1,600 were positive and 282 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played rpgmaker game, thanks to its 810 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. RPG Maker MV
POWERFUL enough for a developer SIMPLE enough for a child VERSATILE enough for any platform!RPG MAKER MV allows you to make the RPG of your dreams! This latest version includes a host of new featuresand export options for MacOSX, Android, and iPhone! RPG Maker MV is a rpg, rpgmaker and game development game developed by Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA and Yoji Ojima and published by Gotcha Gotcha Games. Released on October 23rd 2015 has received 8,290 reviews of which 7,542 were positive and 748 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 780 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among rpgmaker games based on player count.
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3. RPG Maker VX Ace
RPG Maker VX Ace improves on every aspect of creating your very own epic adventure. An extremely powerful editor, Ace supports multiple tilesets, offers full control over autoshadow and has a very flexible features system. RPG Maker VX Ace is a game development, rpg and rpgmaker game developed by Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA and Yoji Ojima and published by Gotcha Gotcha Games. Released on December 10th 2012 has received 4,869 reviews of which 4,568 were positive and 301 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 294 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among rpgmaker games based on player count.
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4. RPG Maker XP
RPG MAKER lets you create an original role-playing game without any prior specialized knowledge or training. RPG MAKER XP is full of the functions you've been asking for, including game data encryption and a scripting feature that lets you change the very heart of the RPG MAKER engine. RPG Maker XP is a game development, rpg and rpgmaker game developed by Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA and Yoji Ojima and published by Gotcha Gotcha Games. Released on December 13th 2013 has received 1,755 reviews of which 1,653 were positive and 102 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 285 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played rpgmaker games.
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285
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5. RPG Maker 2003
For the first time ever, RPG Maker 2003 is officially available in English! This legendary game development engine is both highly affordable and easy to use, and it remains one of the most popular RPG Maker installments to date. RPG Maker 2003 is a game development, rpg and design & illustration game developed by Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA and Yoji Ojima and published by Gotcha Gotcha Games. Released on April 24th 2015 has received 768 reviews of which 717 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played rpgmaker games.
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717
51
54
players
6. Yume Nikki
This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream. Yume Nikki is a indie, free to play and rpgmaker game developed by kikiyama and published by PLAYISM. Released on January 09th 2018 has received 8,629 reviews of which 8,120 were positive and 509 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played rpgmaker games.
9.1
8,120
509
44
players
7. To the Moon
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish. To the Moon is a story rich, great soundtrack and indie game developed by Freebird Games and published by Freebird Games and Serenity Forge. Released on September 07th 2012 has received 80,261 reviews of which 77,246 were positive and 3,015 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played rpgmaker games.
9.5
77,246
3,015
37
players
8. Hylics
Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements. Hylics is a surreal, indie and rpg game developed and published by Mason Lindroth. Released on October 02nd 2015 has received 6,696 reviews of which 6,581 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played rpgmaker games.
9.5
6,581
115
20
players
9. Mad Father
Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam. Mad Father is a rpgmaker, horror and psychological horror game developed by sen and published by PLAYISM. Released on September 22nd 2016 has received 5,719 reviews of which 5,561 were positive and 158 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played rpgmaker games.
9.4
5,561
158
12
players
10. Hello Charlotte EP3: Childhood's End
"All ended well.There was nothing to grieve about." A farewell, and a greeting. Hello Charlotte EP3: Childhood's End is a story rich, psychological horror and gore game developed and published by etherane. Released on January 04th 2018 has received 2,605 reviews of which 2,558 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played rpgmaker games.
9.4
2,558
47
9
players
Best deals on rpgmaker games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of rpgmaker games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted rpgmaker games.
1. Skyborn
Life under the iron rule of the winged Skyborn race isn’t so bad for Claret Spencer, the star mechanic of a successful airship repair shop, present her with broken machinery and she’s sure to fix it. She’s one of the fortunate ones, not all who live under the watchful eye of the Skyborn are so lucky…Little does she know that her stable,... Skyborn is a rpg, rpgmaker and steampunk game developed and published by Dancing Dragon Games. Released on February 21st 2014 has received 1,707 reviews of which 1,484 were positive and 223 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for rpgmaker category.
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1,484
223
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14.79€
0.46€
2. Game Character Hub
Game Character Hub is an art program that is focused on game asset creation, especially RPG Maker's. It provides a built-in generator for character and tileset creation. Game Character Hub is a design & illustration, utilities and rpgmaker game developed by Sebastien Bini and published by KOMODO. Released on May 23rd 2014 has received 328 reviews of which 226 were positive and 102 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in rpgmaker games.
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226
102
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14.79€
0.46€
3. Last Dream
Last Dream incorporates the best features of classic RPGs: replayability and complete immersion into a vast world, rich with detail. Last Dream is a rpg, rpgmaker and indie game developed and published by White Giant RPG Studios. Released on March 13th 2014 has received 517 reviews of which 429 were positive and 88 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in rpgmaker games.
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429
88
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9.75€
0.40€
4. Memories of a Vagabond
You play as a young mercenary and travel from soul to soul to avenge your fiance and her family. While finding a way to change the flow of past events, you will encounter many obstacles and meet new allies. Will you be brave enough? Memories of a Vagabond is a rpg, indie and rpgmaker game developed by Darkelite Studio Inc and published by SA Industry. Released on July 07th 2014 has received 1,244 reviews of which 999 were positive and 245 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for rpgmaker games.
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4.99€
0.21€
5. Cubicle Quest
Cubicle Quest is a game about how life can suck. Dead end jobs, repetitive obligations, irritating coworkers... Cubicle Quest takes all of those things and turns them into enemies you can fight in an old-school RPG. Cubicle Quest is a rpg, indie and rpgmaker game developed by Ian Isaro and published by GrabTheGames. Released on February 25th 2015 has received 721 reviews of which 531 were positive and 190 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for rpgmaker games.
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4.99€
0.24€
6. RPG Maker VX Ace
RPG Maker VX Ace improves on every aspect of creating your very own epic adventure. An extremely powerful editor, Ace supports multiple tilesets, offers full control over autoshadow and has a very flexible features system. RPG Maker VX Ace is a game development, rpg and rpgmaker game developed by Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA and Yoji Ojima and published by Gotcha Gotcha Games. Released on December 10th 2012 has received 4,869 reviews of which 4,568 were positive and 301 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for rpgmaker games.
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4,568
301
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67.99€
4.20€
7. Labyrinthine Dreams
Labyrinthine Dreams is a short puzzle game about overcoming the scars of the past and following the right path, even in the face of overwhelming challenges. Labyrinthine Dreams is a indie, adventure and casual game developed by Solest Games and published by KOMODO. Released on May 26th 2015 has received 369 reviews of which 290 were positive and 79 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for rpgmaker games.
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4.99€
0.36€
8. Always Sometimes Monsters
Set out on a cross-country journey to win back the love of your life and endure the hardship of making story-defining choices that affect your life and the lives of those around you. Always Sometimes Monsters is a indie, rpg and rpgmaker game developed and published by Vagabond Dog. Released on May 21st 2014 has received 2,430 reviews of which 1,811 were positive and 619 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10.
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9.75€
9. Dear RED - Extended
Dear Red is a game based on two choices: Truth or Lie. Each of your choices will lead to a different result. Dear RED - Extended is a indie, rpg and rpgmaker game developed by Lee Sang and published by Sometimes You. Released on April 12th 2016 has received 392 reviews of which 259 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for rpgmaker games.
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2.99€
0.24€
10. Atonement: Scourge of Time
The last king was killed over 400 years ago and the global rule of the land ceased to exist. The Vindicator is coming. ~a decadent, dark fantasy world with a new take on the concepts of Angels and Demons! Atonement: Scourge of Time is a indie, rpg and adventure game developed by Astronomic Games and published by New Reality Games. Released on July 16th 2015 has received 395 reviews of which 275 were positive and 120 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for rpgmaker games.
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0.43€
Free rpgmaker games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play rpgmaker games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play rpgmaker games.
1. Yume Nikki
This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream. Yume Nikki is a indie, free to play and rpgmaker game developed by kikiyama and published by PLAYISM. Released on January 09th 2018 has received 8,629 reviews of which 8,120 were positive and 509 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free rpgmaker games on Steam.
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8,120
509
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players
2. 买个可乐饼吧！ - Buy a Croquette!
March 2012, Nagano. The smart and brave high school girl, Chio Aozora, is facing a major crisis: she has no money to buy a croquette! Navigate through the streets and alleys of Nagano, interact with a variety of characters, solve complex puzzles, collect 380 yen in coins, and buy a croquette! 买个可乐饼吧！ - Buy a Croquette! is a rpgmaker, mystery and sci-fi game developed by 越青 and published by Eternal Dream. Released on April 27th 2024 has received 4,397 reviews of which 4,355 were positive and 42 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free rpgmaker games on Steam.
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3. Ann
Ann, an art student finds herself trapped in the school when she accidentally broke one of the school's rules. With the help of the school's security guard, help Ann navigate her way out and uncover the secrets of the school before she becomes a permanent resident of the school. Ann is a horror, rpgmaker and free to play game developed and published by Rong Rong. Released on August 26th 2021 has received 2,584 reviews of which 2,438 were positive and 146 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free rpgmaker games on Steam.
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2,438
146
6
players
4. Eternal Senia
Thoughts and expectations ARPG Eternal Senia is a anime, free to play and rpg game developed and published by Sanctum Games. Released on June 18th 2015 has received 11,948 reviews of which 11,658 were positive and 290 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free rpgmaker games on Steam.
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11,658
290
2
players
5. Trick & Treat
Trick or treating in a vampire's house.Trick & Treat is a light-hearted Halloween adventure. It's about exploring and solving puzzles in a spooky atmosphere. There will be some horror elements, romance, many bad ends and a happy ending of true love. Trick & Treat is a free to play, rpgmaker and pixel graphics game developed and published by Rabbiton. Released on September 26th 2016 has received 2,358 reviews of which 2,273 were positive and 85 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free rpgmaker games on Steam.
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2,273
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2
players
6. Fausts Alptraum
Fausts Alptraum is an single player, puzzle game created by LabORat Studio, an indie game team from Taiwan. The story based on Goethe's Faust. Players will play as a troubled girl wandering around in a crayon-drawn world. Players will have to find the relevance between dreams and reality by collecting clues. Fausts Alptraum is a free to play, horror and rpgmaker game developed and published by LaboRatStudio. Released on April 08th 2017 has received 1,155 reviews of which 1,083 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free rpgmaker games on Steam.
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1,083
72
1
players
7. 异化之恶〇Abnormal Treatment
Strange events occur at a sanatorium for those with unusual abilities. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth. What will be released when all secrets are revealed? Goodness? Or… pure ”EVIL”? 异化之恶〇Abnormal Treatment is a rpgmaker, rpg and cute game developed by Eternal Dream and published by Eternal Dream and 迷糊的安安. Released on August 02nd 2019 has received 3,502 reviews of which 3,414 were positive and 88 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free rpgmaker games on Steam.
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88
8. 永冻之壳 The Shell of Permafrost
A girl, draped in mystery and chased by an evil fate, escapes from a frozen land. Now, a year later, with her memory gradually returning, she is forced to make an important decision. 永冻之壳 The Shell of Permafrost is a free to play, rpg and anime game developed by YUMMI Studio and published by 迷糊的安安. Released on December 09th 2018 has received 1,176 reviews of which 1,150 were positive and 26 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free rpgmaker games on Steam.
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26
9. 狐の旅路
The white hair fox girl, Shirakami Fubuki, will take an adventure in a different world with her companions. 狐の旅路 is a free to play, rpg and indie game developed by 狐の旅路制作组 and published by DZ. Released on January 27th 2020 has received 1,482 reviews of which 1,409 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free rpgmaker games on Steam.
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1,409
73
10. Byakuya Museum
“I should have...died...”Opened eyes again, he found himself in a bustling museum!Players need to take on the role of a raven specimen boy "Gregorio" to explore the Byakuya Museum. Your mission is to plumb the secrets of Time Town, uncover your own past, and escape from the museum. Byakuya Museum is a jrpg, rpgmaker and horror game developed and published by 墨染_Aifeimo. Released on May 26th 2023 has received 607 reviews of which 569 were positive and 38 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free rpgmaker games on Steam.
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