RPG Maker XP

RPG Maker XP

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

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About RPG Maker XP

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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.

What Steam players say

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Recommended Jul 9, 2026
Make my own original game? Hell nah! Make a pokemon game? Hell yeah!
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Recommended Jul 9, 2026
RPG Maker XP is a landmark entry in the long-running RPG Maker series, offering an accessible yet surprisingly robust platform for aspiring game developers. Developed by Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA, and Yoji Ojima, and published by Gotcha Gotcha Games, the software was designed to make role-playing game creation achievable for users with little or no programming experience while still providing enough flexibility for experienced creators. Years after its original release, it continues to be a favorite among hobbyists and indie developers thanks to its dependable toolset, creative freedom, and passionate community. One of the software's greatest achievements is how effectively it simplifies the game development process. Its visual interface allows users to create maps, populate them with characters, design quests, write dialogue, and control gameplay through an event-driven system rather than requiring extensive coding knowledge. This makes it possible for beginners to transform ideas into playable games with relative ease. Instead of spending weeks learning complex programming concepts, creators can immediately focus on storytelling, exploration, and gameplay mechanics while gra…
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Recommended Jul 16, 2026
It is amazing for game development
Recommended Jul 16, 2026
yeah
Recommended Jul 14, 2026
tis it peak
Recommended Jul 10, 2026
Yeah it good

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