Best Game Level Editors in 2026
Updated
In short: GridCraft is ranked #1 of 28 as of 2 October 2026, ahead of Tiled and LDtk. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Tiled. The lowest first paid tier on this page is GridCraft at $3.99/mo.
Game level editors help you build spaces through different combinations of placement, terrain, tile, and scripting tools. Compared on entity placement, level dimensions, terrain tools, tilemap tools, prefab or template tools, and visual scripting, the entries also distinguish free plans and paid-from pricing. GridCraft, Tiled, and LDtk head the ranking, followed by 2D Tiler and GtkRadiant. Consider the kind of level you are making and which editing workflow it calls for, then use the listed capabilities and access terms to compare your options.
28 game level editors ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Level dimensions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GridCraft | 8.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $3.99/mo | Yes | — | 2d | View |
| 2 |  Tiled | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | 2d | View |
| 3 | LDtk | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | 2d | View |
| 4 | 2D Tiler | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | 2d | View |
| 5 | GtkRadiant | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 3d | View |
| 6 |  Ultimate Doom Builder | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 2d_and_3d | View |
| 7 |  Hammer++ | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | 3d | View |
| 8 |  TrenchBroom | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 9 |  DarkRadiant | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 3d | View |
| 10 | Sprite Fusion | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | 2d | View |
| 11 |  Doom Builder X | 6.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 2d_and_3d | View |
| 12 |  Tomb Editor | 6.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 3d | View |
| 13 |  QuArK | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 3d | View |
| 14 |  SonLVL | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 2d | View |
| 15 |  Mega Man Maker | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 2d | View |
| 16 |  Avidemux | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 17 |  Mapster32 | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 2d_and_3d | View |
| 18 |  Lönn | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 2d | View |
| 19 |  J.A.C.K. | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 20 |  Doom Builder 64 Enhanced | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 2d_and_3d | View |
| 21 |  Ogmo Editor | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 2d | View |
| 22 | Remere's Map Editor | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 23 | Phaser | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 24 |  PixLab Tilemap Editor | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 2d | View |
| 25 |  YATME | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | 2d | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which game level editor is ranked first on Inferse?
GridCraft is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 8.9. Tiled is second and LDtk third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, GridCraft has the lowest first paid tier we found: $3.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.