Hammer++
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About
Hammer++ is ranked #4 of 27 in game level editors on Inferse. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.
Compared on game level editors
- Free plan
- Yesficool2.github.io
- Level dimensions
- 3dficool2.github.io
- Tilemap tools
- Noficool2.github.io
- Terrain tools
- Yesficool2.github.io
- Entity placement
- Yesficool2.github.io
- Prefab or template tools
- Yesficool2.github.io
- Visual scripting
- Noficool2.github.io
Facts
- Purpose
- Hammer++ is a free modification of Valve’s Hammer editor for the Source engine, intended to be more stable and up to date, with bug fixes and improvements.ficool2.github.io · 28 Sept 2026
- Lighting preview
- It can simulate Source lighting inside the editor with configurable quality and speed and dynamic updates.ficool2.github.io · 28 Sept 2026
- Visual previews
- The editor can preview particles, fog, skyboxes, rope physics, render effects and material proxies.ficool2.github.io · 28 Sept 2026
- Mapping tools
- Features include a 3D gizmo, polygon and sprinkle tools, multiple cordons, brush merging and object placement on floors or ceilings.ficool2.github.io · 28 Sept 2026
- Crash recovery
- If Hammer++ crashes, it displays a detailed error message and autosaves open VMF files.ficool2.github.io · 28 Sept 2026
- File compatibility
- Hammer++ saves precise vertex data in VMF files while also saving imprecise data for compilers and compatibility with other Hammer versions.ficool2.github.io · 28 Sept 2026
- Keybind limits
- The keybind editor cannot assign mouse bindings, and modifier keys may not work for every binding.ficool2.github.io · 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The download page says HLMV++ is bundled with downloads and can be optionally installed.ficool2.github.io · 28 Sept 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to the official Discord to discuss Hammer++.ficool2.github.io · 28 Sept 2026
- Download status
- The download page lists build 8871, last updated April 14, 2026.ficool2.github.io · 28 Sept 2026
- Antivirus issue
- The maker says downloads are sometimes marked as malware by antivirus software and advises allowing them or adding an exception.ficool2.github.io · 28 Sept 2026
- Compatibility limits
- The page says the old Source 2013 Multiplayer version is unsupported and CS:GO support is frozen on build 8864.ficool2.github.io · 28 Sept 2026
- Maker affiliation
- The site says Hammer++ is not affiliated with Valve Corporation.ficool2.github.io · 28 Sept 2026
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- Best Game Level Editors in 2026#4 of 27
Sources
- ficool2.github.io/HammerPlusPlus-Website/· checked 28 Sept 2026
- ficool2.github.io/HammerPlusPlus-Website/features.html· checked 28 Sept 2026
- ficool2.github.io/HammerPlusPlus-Website/download.html· checked 28 Sept 2026

