The Top 8 RPG Maker Games [2018]
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- In this video, we’ve hand-picked eight RPG Maker games that go above and beyond the apparent first-glance restrictions that RPG Maker seems to have and shows you instead that your only limitation is your imagination.
If you’re a game developer who is just starting out, RPG Maker may be one of the best game creation platforms to get familiar with.
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Check out the Top 8 Games on Steam
►To the Moon - store.steampowered.com/app/20...
►Finding Paradise - store.steampowered.com/app/33...
►Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass - store.steampowered.com/app/70...
►Doom & Destiny - store.steampowered.com/app/31...
► OneShot - store.steampowered.com/app/42...
► Rakuen - store.steampowered.com/app/55...
► Monster Garden - store.steampowered.com/app/71...
► LISA - store.steampowered.com/app/33... - เกม
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Thank you to everyone for leaving your suggestions for the top RPG Maker games! We've collected and highlighted them in a new RPG Maker Showcase video: th-cam.com/video/dQ5RtJbvHwY/w-d-xo.html
I'd like to leave the suggestion that you guys get rid of the squeaky sound in the audio background.
Why the game Lisa that was made by one person needed to raise money to make the game?
WHAT ABOUT CHANGED RPG!!!!
says "without further ado" and then goes for a minute with further adoos...
5, onshot. By degaica, Number 5 on our list is....oneshot. K THANKS GOOD TO KNOW That 3 times in a row.
"without further ado..... Look a squirrel!"
1:08
😂😂😂
How to make a top RPG maker game, step 1:
Add feels
Wow, it's kind of hard to believe LISA was made in RPG maker. I've never seen a sidescroller made in RPG maker.
Touhou Project -- Wandering Souls. Look that up.
Alter Aila Genesis
There's a sidescroller shooter called Pirates of the Silver Crescent that is mucho amazingo made in RM. It's freakin awesome. There's been a fair few sidescrollers made in the program, though.
Dreaming Mary
The original lisa was 4 way movement like rpgs, that sounds like a cool idea however
Another one people may not know about is the original Corpse Party game. It was made in one of the really old RPG makers and spawned a massive franchise that even stretched into anime adaptions.
Thanks Mukar! We'll have to feature Corpse Party in a future showcase video :)
@@AskGamedev It was made with the pc98 version of the software
Yes it is literally what I am thinking
It's surprising seeing a list of top RPG-Maker games without even one of the classic Horror games. I guess it's kinda refreshing to see a list without them, but it's still weird. Normally Yume Nikki, Ib, Witch's House (which got a remake on Steam!), The Crooked Man, Mad Father, Misao... one of them would be in a list like that.
While I love these classics new wonderful RPG-Maker Horror games are being made today as well! I will always recommend End Roll and Witch's Heart!
Thanks for the recommendations Rina! There were too many to name! There are so many great RPG Maker games that we could probably even make a list dedicated to horror RPG Maker titles.
mad father is lit omg
it's my favourite
it's because they only talked about commercial ones
there are plenty of free rpg maker games that are better than these
I'd recommend END ROLL too, since it's really good afterall.
Couldn't agree more, I personally don't like Mad Father, The Witch's House and Misao that much, but Ib and Yume Nikki and the whole Strange Men series should've definitely been on the list. I would also add Ao Oni, although I hate it lol 😅 I loved all games made by Uri, yet my favourite is Mermaid Swamp since I kind of developed a personal bond to it (?), so out of personal preference I'd pick it over The Crooked Man, but I agree that the latter is the most important game made by Uri... I swear all games made by Segawa are so good, can't wait until we get some new ones 😫 I never get tired of playing End Roll, but Farethere City is the best. In my humble opinion, it's a masterpiece. There really isn't enough material about it as it's not as known as End Roll and unfortunately End Roll isn't that popular either.... Walking On A Star Unknown is also amazing and has a lot of new, unexpected elements, yet Farethere City stays in my heart 😖 Witch's Heart was sooo well-made, it had a very different and refreshing structure and in spite of everything I like all of the characters, even those who kill me lol 😅😭 Oh and btw Your Turn To Die is so good, I see you 😝😉😉 The feels that game awakened in me 😭😭 Can't wait for the next chapter(s) 😍😺 Let's not forget about Pocket Mirror, Blank Dream, Stray Cat Crossing, Mogeko Castle, Forest of Drizzling Rain, Bevel's Painting and Angels of Death 😍
Thanks for watching! If you like this video, check out the similar ones that we created featuring other game engines:
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Thank you so much for making this video, it really makes me happy seeing I actually caused an inspiration for a video!
Thanks again for the suggestion, Gameboy The Collector! We're really happy when we're able to make a video based on a community suggestion! If you ever have any other suggestions, feel free to reach out :)
Ask Gamedev um where’s OFF?
@@corboblan646 I'm surprised OFF wasn't here, I only heard about it not so long ago but it's pretty good
"2018"
I thought it was about rpg game made in 2018.
And then see "to the moon".
COME ON... I WANT 2018 TOP RPG MAKER GAMES.
The title is kinda clickbait
Thanks a lot for mentioning my game Monster Garden! I was personally inspired a lot by Space Funeral. :) (minus the violent parts)
Great to hear from you Zack, and thanks for checking out the video! Monster Garden is awesome - we're glad to have it on this list.
Space Funeral is a great little game. >.
So are these games playable on the Switch?
Sleeping on Pocket Mirror... it’s probably one of the most underrated and unrecognized rpg maker games, but it’s amazing.
Ikr
Pocket Mirror was created by the gods themselves. I literally can't wait for the prequel!
Ikr
To be honest, my favorite RPGmaker game is OFF.
Thanks Nathaniel! It looks pretty cool! What do you like best about it?
Its Locations, followed closely (almost a tie!) by Story and Characters. (And yes, Gameplay isn't that amazing.) Each areas have some sort of theme, each made to its greatest potentials.
*Spoilers down here to locations*
Zone 1 is an amazing introducion to the universe. Zone 2 is a tragic, yet amazing, romp into exploring and fleshing out the world. Zone 3 is a dark, twisting labarinth of mixed emotions and truly questioning one major aspect about the world, which are apparent when you revisit lands you already beat. The last area is an amazing, yet mysterious, closure to the world.
Nathaniel Hanlon i love off too
Off is all about the confusing atmosphere and the uncertainty where your journey will lead you in the end. What I love especially about Off is the absolutely phenomenal OST and soundeffects. They give the game so much character
Nathaniel Hanlon the story is amazing
Yume Nikki, OFF, and CogDis are also pretty cool
Year old comment, but FINALLY another CogDis fan!
Don't forget OMORI
@@alenag.9639 omori wasn't out at the time I wrote this but yeah it's pretty cool
my favourite old rpg makers are:
Mad father
Ib
Stray cat crossing
Pocket mirror
To the moon
Corpse party
Dreaming Mary
More added to the list soon
Great taste
the witch's house is a good one too, great plot twist
On point
The crooked man
My favourite RPG Maker game is Pocket Mirror. That game is just wonderful. And Jesus, the soundtrack! I really recommend it.
I bought OneShot on steam for $10 even though it was free on itch. Honestly one of my proudest purchases. It's one of the best games I've ever played, and actually amazed me with some of the things it pulled off.
edit: made the comment before I knew about this, but yes, the steam and itch versions are very different. The steam version is very much better.
I'm on a gamedev journey! I considered subscribing, and subscribed after some consideration.
Thanks for showing RPG maker in a good light. A lot of people just trash it due to the multitude of crappy rpg maker games but a lot can be done with the engine. It's what I use.
Let's be honest,anyone can make a cheap quick game with it but anyone can also make a award-winning game if you put effort into it
Congratulations for 20.000 subs!
Thanks Da Llama! 😁
When you tell jokes in that serious voice, it's the best thing in the world. Please never change that.
LISA is one of the best, most disturbing, extremely touching (I was legit sobing once ;-;) and most underrated games I have ever played :)
6:47 Wtf?! She wrote the Plants vs Zombies music 😳
love the underrated Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
If you guys like trippy adventure like *Oneshot* , I recommend *Miserere* by SnowOwl. Both give me one of the most profound feelings I'd ever experienced with RPGmaker games.
Inspirational. Subbed.
My favorite is the Aveyond series! Also, one of the newest that I have a lot of respect for is Gaia's Melody ^^
4:04 ITS FLOWEY!!!
I always thought the only thing you could hope to make with RPGmaker was just walking around with text.
Seeing not only combat, but combat that differs game to game on this list, implying I can actually make interesting combat based on my own ideas, is giving me hope that game design won't just be some pipe dream that gets me through the day.
I think I have hope now, thank you!
There is a german-only RPG Maker game in RPG Maker 2000 called "Unterwegs in Düsterburg" (Journey Through Dusterburg). The game is a hilarious fantasy/horror/adventure game. If you know german you may want to Check it Out.
My favorite RPG Maker game, or rather series, is the Aveyond series. It gave me all the feels of early Final Fantasy titles.
yesss I love the Aveyond series, it doesn't get as much recognition as it deserves in my opinion.
my hand moved uncontrollably and clicked subscribe button at RPGGG UNIT
You guys need a new hashtag every week.
#roadTo30k
By the way congrats on 20k subs
Thanks! :)
One of my favourite RPG maker games is Dreaming Mary. You would never think it was made on a rpg maker game. It's short but thought provoking.
I've have been hanging around the RPG maker scene since it was just a translated hack for RM2k. There were some great games made back then . A Blurred Line. There was a good FF or 2. There was another game that was set to look amazing. All custom tile sets. A Zelda type battle system. Real japan samurai type feel. Great visuals, rain effects. I only ever saw a demo though before I drifted away from the scene back then.
Can't forget those Legion Saga based off the Suikoden games.
Thanks for the recommendations, Rico! Do you remember the name of the devs of that demo - we'd love to try and find it.
@@AskGamedev I will try to find that demo out in the web archives somewhere. A few more I remembered during a brief search were , King of Grayscale, Diary of a Madman, and Beloved Rapture (which is actually in the process of being updated to be put on steam). I will do my best to find that other though. The name escapes me but I will know it when I see it.
A Blurred Line was my favorite one next to Everlong. ABL was never finished but boy was it a great experience and I'd back that game so quickly on Kickstarter if the creator, Lysander86 wanted to revisit it.
"The Mystery Files if Detective Inaba" series is good too.
You should totally check Theia: The Crimson Eclipse. It's a 2015 game made with the good ol' Rpg Maker 2003 but it was released in english just few months ago! :D
Legion Saga was one of my favorites if anyone remembers that game series.
I'm an old-school person:
Laxius Power: Random Story
Everlong
Aveyond
I like RPGS for story and strategic combat, the former being a top priority.
I’m so glad that Rakuen was on the list; that game is seriously underrated. And one of the only times a game has ever made me cry.
Well... strange not see Yumme Nikki, Hylics, Heartbeath or at least Skyborn on the list (or more indie unique games like Space Funeral and the Scar of Dux (a spanish game))
Love to see some Jimmy appreciation!!
Between the Sea is my favorite. Proof you can do an amazing game with default assets.
oneshot is sooo good
also the horror ones like ib, mad father, corpse party etc
I’m working on a game using RPG maker MV, recently upgraded from VX Ace.
I enjoyed the video. What would you recommend being the best way to release my game to the public for feedback. I’m not after money just developing my ideas and skills.
I'm getting RPG Maker for Christmas.
I'm currently making something with mv that I think will be pretty different than other rpg maker games.
I am SO glad OneShot is in here!
Funny thing is, most of the time the lower the quality of an RPG-Maker title is, the more you see that it is RPG-Maker.
Just making a game and trying to avoid this. Really hard to make a game look and feel original.
How's that funny? I would describe that as 'obvious'.
Oneshot :')
T'was an experience
I think there will be Gaia's melody:echoed melodies. It is nice game
Awesome! I love the exposure you are giving RPG Maker games.
With that said, I am working hard to prepare my first game, Killer Gin, for STEAM. I hope to make a similar future list, like this, VERY soon!
A couple unique aspects of KG.
1) There will be voice actors, I already have 38+ voice actors, most of whom are professionals.
2) The game is a sprawling Fantasy Epic with over 30+ hrs of gameplay, ton of easter eggs, secrets, and game altering decisions to make.
3) There will be a HUGE cross over with a sci-fi game, Star Shift, that is also set for release on STEAM very soon. Star Shift, when completed, should also make it on this list due to its awesomeness! lol.
See ya in the future!
do a video on starting startups for game devs of course.
Thanks for the suggestion! We've added it to our list of video topic ideas from the community.
You should check "Vampires Dawn". It's an older German RPG with an English version and it is still very great.
There are a tons of them.
Which version should I start with?
Let's not forget about Fear and hunger. A revolutionary rpg/survival horror with no level-up or experience. The peculiarity of this game is that you are progressing only by knowing what are the best choices to make in the game, and what are the poor choiches to avoid
RPG Maker Games always had a unique but likable style. :)
Totally agreed! What are some of your favourite RPG Maker games?
OneShot and Eternal Senia :)
I love RPG maker and there is where I started . It is true that in a 2D universe your only real limitations is actually the 2D. However as further as you push customization and unique functionalities it gets worse and worse and bad peformant. I highly recommend anyone that is not planning to use most of premade systems in the engine fairly the way they were made( battle system, navigation, item, character Data, etc) would be better start coding things in other engines while it can look like hard in the beginning that will end up beign easier and better peformant.
I guess that's bad news for me who wants to make a game but has little coding experience since the battle system I think of is different.
Nowadays omori would be probably in place of Jimmy. Omori is just amazing honestly
Why the hell is no one talking about Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass? That Is the most underrated game of all time seriously if you see this comment then I beg you with every FIBER OF MY BEING to go check it out.
played all the games but for me the best ones are Doom And Destiny 1&2 . Played them both of them on PC as well as on Ipad and each time had great fun. Good story line gameplay is just as it should be and best of all - awesome humor. If you haven`t played them now is your time! Come to think of it I`m going to download them again as well and I rarely replay games I have already beaten.
I loved your video but
4:51 "the infamous"
I believe you meant famous, not infamous, right?
Will you make a video about games that were made "construct"?
When you first play To the Moon, it's says made by Unity unless it was made to port for Android and Ios?
You should do one of these episodes about Cocos 2D
I'm glad you didn't add Off.
OH MY GOD!! We are 20k now! im excited, happy !!!!! :D
Really goes to show what you can do!
I’m gonna recreate Fortnite in CopperCube 6.
Joke
Wait...you mean it wasn't made in Coppercube??? ;)
No it’s made with a calculator
Mogeko castle...
The gray garden...
Wadanohara and the great blue sea...
My favourite RPGMakers are Karryn's Prison and Claire's Quest!
now that Omori is out it will top these lists
I haven't checked those games but my favourite RPG Maker games are Dayshift at Freddy's Trilogy.
That fall hurt..
I like how Some are on default titleset could have more tho
*Please! Make a video about LibGDX!*
When I grow up I'm gonna make a game called The Dark Twist. I will try to animate it on my channel
Dreaming Mary is really good too
Please, try Erinye one day!
Just in this video alone it seems Doom & Destiny, To The Moon and Finding Paradise all badly needed an editor that knows native English.
It would be great if they ever mention THEIA game: The Crimson Eclipse, it's a great game that shows how to get the most out of the game engine.
You forgot Fear and Hunger
So are these games made through the rpg maker platform on steam like rpg maker MV 2003 and the other rpg making platforms
a broken tale should be on this one day! looks fk'in funny.
Is there a song title for this video? Or did you just make it yourself.
Why isn't A Broken Tale in here!? :O xD
Holy... I’m so happy you put Lisa on top. Usually that game is too controversial for channels to promote.
You missed my favourite RPG Maker game! MINE!
I love how you pronounce "AKA" and I just love those akas in the beginning of your videos
@Alfredo der Analtorpedo Ich schätze jetzt einfach mal, dass du deutsch bist (wegen deinem Namen ;D)
My favorite RPG maker game is dayshift at Freddy’s.
I saw oneshot in the thumbnail and immediately clicked
I was expecting "Satsuriku no Tenshi" to end up in that list.
Mostly the games that are shown are more well known to the west I guess. Personally I want it to be here too.
Thanks for the suggestion SeireiART! What do you like best about Satsuriku no Tenshi?
I liked almost everything in this game, from the story (which is really an interesting one), to the characters design, and music.
I played this game always thinking that it was made in GameMaker, but I got surprised when I found it was made in none other than RPGMaker, it seems that I underestimated that game engine quite a lot.
Lunar Wish: Orbs of Fate
My two favorite games made with the rpg maker engine are Skyborn and Last Dream - both modern classics as far as I'm concerned.
I love RPG Maker. It's a lot of fun to make RPGs. I think it's incredible people can make other genres in the program too. :)
I haven't messed with RPG Maker VX Ace in a while, and I forgot how to load scripts into it. How do I do it again?
Also, what's better for a first RPG in the program? A linear game, rogue like, or plan open explorative game?
Okay, thanks a lot.
Yeah a linear game is what I was leaning more towards anyway, so thanks for the advice. Linear game it is. (Something like Final Fantasy 10 is what I have in mind.)
“Title, Developer.
Number number is Title by Developer.”
you guys should check out hylics
You can add Fear and Hunger to the list
My fav is Marikin online 4
may i ask what the music you used in this is?
A bit late to contribute but dont forget about Hylics. And Hylics 2 was made in unity.
Clicked this video just to make sure LISA was here.
That wasn't what I was thinking. I was thinking about the games like The witch's house, Ib, Yume nikki, Mad father, Stray cat crossing, Mogeko castle, Mermaid swamp, Misao, Corpse party, Ao oni, Hello hell... o, Off, the mirror lied, The crooked man, paranoaic, games like those. Wait, those are horror games, no wonder! Hah! I'm stupid.