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Tiled

mapeditor.orgGame engines & frameworks

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Tiled is an open-source desktop editor for creating 2D game maps and levels. It supports tile and object layers, orthogonal, isometric, and hexagonal maps, infinite worlds, automapping, custom tools, and exports for multiple game frameworks.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceWebmacOSWindowsLinuxSelf-hosted
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13.0kstars
2.0kforks
10features
2008since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Creating, editing, organizing, and exporting 2D game levels without building a map editor from scratch.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: game developers and level designers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, macos, windows, linux, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: mapeditor.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Tiled sits in PulseGate's Game engines & frameworks category. Inferred · not functionally tested: Creating, editing, organizing, and exporting 2D game levels without building a map editor from scratch. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for game developers and level designers. Basis unknown · not verified: Tiled is open source under the Open Source license. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by Thorbjørn Lindeijer, and it first shipped in 2008. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 13k stars and 23 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are tile layers, object layers, and terrain painting.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Tile layers
  • Object layers
  • Terrain painting
  • Automapping
  • Infinite maps
  • World organization

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
tilemap-editor2d-level-designgame-developmentautomapping

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Built with & integrations

Connectors
github
Runs on
BrowsermacOSWindowsLinuxSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 13.0kActive maintenance

Indexing history

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  1. Indexed8 Oct · 21:46 UTC
    Tiled Map Editor seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about Tiled

What does Tiled do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Creating, editing, organizing, and exporting 2D game levels without building a map editor from scratch. It is catalogued under Game engines & frameworks on PulseGate.
Who is Tiled for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Tiled is an open-source project built for game developers and level designers.
Is Tiled free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Tiled is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Tiled run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Tiled runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Tiled still active?
The GitHub repository shows 23 commits in the last 90 days.
Who makes Tiled?
Tiled is developed by Thorbjørn Lindeijer.
How long has Tiled been around?
Tiled first shipped in 2008.
Is Tiled open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Tiled is open source under the Open Source license, developed on GitHub.

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