RPG Maker XP

RPG Maker XP

Gotcha Gotcha Games · December 13, 2013 · Game Development, RPG, Design & Illustration, Software, Anime

Buy RPG Maker XP from Driffle INC at $2.80 — the cheapest of 6 stores we compare.

PC
Very Positive93% · 1,973198playing now
Best price 56 Good deal
$2.80-89%
lowest tracked $1.31
Driffle INC Buy at Driffle INC

Prices last checked

More games under $5 →

Where to buy RPG Maker XP — official stores

Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$24.99
Buy
Humble Store
Humble Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$24.99
Buy
Fanatical
Standard Edition · Steam
$24.99
Buy

Cheapest RPG Maker XP keys — keyshops

Keyshops are third-party marketplaces — keys are resold and can be region-locked or a different edition. Check the listing's region & edition before buying.

Driffle INC
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.80
Buy
Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.81
Buy
CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$3.79
Buy

Some store links are affiliate links — playze may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes the price you pay, and the cheapest option is always shown in the Best price box above.

RPG Maker XP price by region

RPG Maker XP costs £2.11 in the United Kingdom, €2.43 in Europe (EUR), $2.80 in the United States, zł10.75 in Poland, R$14.91 in Brazil, $24.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$27.99 in Canada, A$35.57 in Australia and NZ$35.99 in New Zealand right now.

Cheapest RPG Maker XP offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £2.11 −89% £18.99 £2.11 6
Europe (EUR) €2.43 −89% €22.99 €2.43 7
United Statesyour region $2.80 −89% $24.99 $2.80 6
Poland zł10.75 −90% zł109.21 zł10.75 4
Brazil R$14.91 −80% R$73.99 R$14.91 3
Georgia (USD) $24.99 $24.99 — 2
Canada CA$27.99 CA$27.99 — 3
Australia A$35.57 A$35.57 — 3
New Zealand NZ$35.99 NZ$35.99 — 2

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

Screenshots

About RPG Maker XP

✦ AI summary

Build custom RPGs from scratch without programming knowledge, using a full suite of map-building tools, graphics customization, and a robust scripting system for advanced users. RPG Maker XP stands out with its three-layer map editor, full-color PNG support with transparency, and access to community scripts so you can create anything from simple adventures to deeply customized games.

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.

By improving the operating environment, the program can now provide support for a full-colour display and greatly enhanced graphic capabilities. With support for PNG full-color mode and alpha channel, you can adjust the settings for graphic translucency as well as specify the transparent color. RPG Maker XP includes three map layers, allowing you to create complex and layered maps. The program includes a base set of graphics and sounds that you can use and modify at no extra charge. You can also import your own graphics and sounds, making your game truly stand out.

RPG MAKER XP is equipped with the Ruby Game Scripting System (RGSS1), based on the Ruby language and customized especially for this program. Though mastering RGSS may take some time, it is a powerful tool in fully customizing your game. You can use RGSS to change how your game looks, feels, sounds and plays. If programming is just not your forte, you can turn to a wide variety of user-created scripts that's shared within the RPG Maker community.

RPG MAKER XP is perfect for beginners and experts alike.

RPG Maker XP — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

RPG Maker XP is praised by players for enabling custom game creation, particularly Pokemon fangames using tools like Pokemon Essentials, though several note it has a steep learning curve due to limited online documentation. However, the software suffers from significant technical issues on modern systems, with multiple users reporting it fails to launch on Windows 11 and Linux, limiting its practical use for contemporary development.

Recommended Aug 13, 2026
Really great too. I used Pokemon Essentials and it is really easy to learn and use.
3 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 31, 2026
Can make your own pokemon Game
3 found this helpful
Not recommended Aug 24, 2026
can't even launch on Windows 11, i was thinking to launch it on Linux but does not work too, but my friend told me that Windows XP can run this ♥♥♥♥ and i quit this ♥♥♥♥
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 27, 2026
makin my own pokemon game and so far this is such a good software for that
1 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 8, 2026
my dream is to make something that gets a $30 fangamer plush
Recommended Jul 28, 2026
[h1] Good software, my only complaint is that its very difficult to learn because theres almost no tutorials online for this specific version [/h1]

Community reviews

—

0 reviews

Sign in to write a review.

No reviews yet. Be the first to review this game.

More like RPG Maker XP

News

All news →
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Deluxe Edition: skip it, play on Game PassXbox

Minecraft Dungeons 2 Deluxe Edition: skip it, play on Game Pass

The Minecraft Dungeons 2 Deluxe Edition asks you to pre-order two unannounced DLC packs for a game Game Pass already gives you. What it contains, and why the upgrade can wait.

Sep 30, 2026
Is DayZ worth it? A straight answer before you buyPC

Is DayZ worth it? A straight answer before you buy

Is DayZ worth it? Twelve years on it is still the genre's least forgiving game. What you are buying, who it suits, and what our 97-day price record says about the timing.

Sep 30, 2026
Transport Fever 3 price: which edition to buy on launch dayPC

Transport Fever 3 price: which edition to buy on launch day

Transport Fever 3 is out today. The Transport Fever 3 price splits three ways, the loyalty discount has a fortnight-long fuse, and our record shows what the older game really costs.

Sep 29, 2026
No Man's Sky price: how low it gets and when to buyPC

No Man's Sky price: how low it gets and when to buy

The No Man's Sky price has come a long way down since 2016, and the game is on PC Game Pass too. Our tracked 12-month low, the regional key gap, and what to actually pay.

Sep 29, 2026
Sekiro cheap: what our price record shows, and what to avoidDeals

Sekiro cheap: what our price record shows, and what to avoid

Search Sekiro cheap and the results are keyshop listings, not a store discount. Our three-month price record explains the gap, and why so few live offers changes the advice.

Sep 28, 2026
System Shock 2 Remaster free on Epic from 1 OctoberFreebies

System Shock 2 Remaster free on Epic from 1 October

System Shock 2 Remaster free on Epic from 1 to 8 October, alongside BURIED STARS. Our price record shows why its floor has not moved in three months, and why waiting beats buying this week.

Sep 28, 2026
Dead Island 2 cheap: which edition, and what the price doesPC

Dead Island 2 cheap: which edition, and what the price does

Dead Island 2 cheap used to mean under a dollar. Our price record shows the floor has roughly doubled since September - here is which edition to buy, and the one that is a trap.

Sep 27, 2026
Steam Autumn Sale 2026: the games that cannot be discountedDeals

Steam Autumn Sale 2026: the games that cannot be discounted

The Steam Autumn Sale 2026 runs 1-8 October, but Valve's own rules bar every September release from it. Which games are locked out, and what our record says about the two biggest.

Sep 27, 2026

Top games right now

All rankings →
  1. 1Counter-Strike 2Free
  2. 2Dota 2Free
  3. 3PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDSFree
  4. 4Grand Theft Auto V Legacy—
  5. 5Terraria$2.20
  6. 6Rust$25.62
  7. 7Team Fortress 2Free
  8. 8Black Myth: Wukong$35.70
  9. 9HELLDIVERS™ 2$30.57
  10. 10ELDEN RING$52.89
  11. 11Apex Legends™Free
  12. 12Left 4 Dead 2$9.99
  13. 13Stardew Valley$14.73
  14. 14Wallpaper Engine$3.99
  15. 15Euro Truck Simulator 2$4.99
  16. 16Dead by Daylight$10.40
  17. 17Red Dead Redemption 2$10.54
  18. 18Baldur's Gate 3$41.99
  19. 19Phasmophobia$18.29
  20. 20War ThunderFree
  21. 21Call of Duty®—
  22. 22ARK: Survival Evolved$14.24
  23. 23Among Us$3.03
  24. 24The Forest$19.99