Best Game Level Editors in 2026
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In short: Phaser is ranked #1 of 27 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Tilemap Editor and 2D Tiler. The best-ranked option with a free plan is 2D Tiler. The lowest first paid tier on this page is GridCraft at $3.99/mo.
Building a level can involve arranging objects, painting tiles, or shaping terrain, and editors differ in which parts they support. Compared on entity placement, level dimensions, terrain and tilemap tools, prefab or template tools, and visual scripting, the entries offer several angles for assessing a fit. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context. GridCraft, Tiled, and LDtk lead the ranking, with 2D Tiler and GtkRadiant also among the first entries. Use the ordering as a way to begin comparing, then weigh the listed editing capabilities against the kinds of game spaces you want to make.
27 game level editors ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Phaser iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1
- 2 Tilemap Editor iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Level dimensions: 2dTilemap tools: Yes
- 3 2D Tiler No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Level dimensions: 2dTilemap tools: YesTerrain tools: Yes
- 4 GridCraft No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$3.99/mo Level dimensions: 2dTilemap tools: YesTerrain tools: Yes
- 5 Hammer++ No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Level dimensions: 3dTilemap tools: NoTerrain tools: Yes
- 6 Sprite Fusion No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Level dimensions: 2dTilemap tools: YesTerrain tools: Yes
- 7 Tiled No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Level dimensions: 2dTilemap tools: YesTerrain tools: Yes
- 8 LDtk No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Level dimensions: 2dTilemap tools: Yes
- 9 Mega Man Maker No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Level dimensions: 2dTilemap tools: YesTerrain tools: Yes
- 10 SonLVL No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9 Level dimensions: 2dTilemap tools: YesTerrain tools: Yes
- 11 J.A.C.K. No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6
- 12 QuArK No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Level dimensions: 3dTerrain tools: Yes
- 13 Remere's Map Editor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Tilemap tools: YesTerrain tools: Yes
- 14 Tomb Editor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Level dimensions: 3dTerrain tools: Yes
- 15 DarkRadiant No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Level dimensions: 3d
- 16 Doom Builder X No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Level dimensions: 2d_and_3d
- 17 Dune II - The Maker Map Editor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Level dimensions: 2dTilemap tools: YesTerrain tools: Yes
- 18 GtkRadiant No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Level dimensions: 3dTerrain tools: Yes
- 19 Lönn No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Level dimensions: 2dTilemap tools: Yes
- 20 Ogmo Editor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Level dimensions: 2dTilemap tools: Yes
- 21 PixLab Tilemap Editor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Level dimensions: 2dTilemap tools: Yes
- 22 Ultimate Doom Builder No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Level dimensions: 2d_and_3dTerrain tools: Yes
- 23 Doom Builder 64 Enhanced No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Level dimensions: 2d_and_3d
- 24 Mapster32 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Level dimensions: 2d_and_3d
- 25 NetRadiant No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Level dimensions: 3d
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Questions about this list
Which game level editor is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Phaser is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 7.1. Tilemap Editor is second and 2D Tiler 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 mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.