Tiled is a flexible 2D tilemap and level editor for indie game developers and technical artists. It supports orthogonal, isometric, hexagonal, and...
Pros
- More format- and engine-agnostic than built-in editors
- Strong support for custom object layers and map properties
- Handles orthogonal, isometric, hexagonal, and staggered maps
Cons
- Requires separate game-engine or runtime integration
- Less beginner-oriented than RPG Maker
- Commercial licensing is less straightforward than fully free alternatives
Free for personal use; commercial license required