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Armory3D vs RPG Maker MZ

Armory3D logo

Armory3D

Software

Open-source 3D game engine integrated with Blender

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
RPG Maker MZ logo

RPG Maker MZ

Software

The next generation RPG creation software

From
$99.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Armory3D has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Armory3D compiled binaries are sold to fund the project while the source code itself is free to build from scratch; RPG Maker MZ the free version is a 30 day trial only
  • They diverge on capability: Armory3D covers Blender integration, RPG Maker MZ covers HTML5 rendering.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Armory3D and RPG Maker MZ actually diverge.

Attributes where Armory3D and RPG Maker MZ differ
AttributeArmory3DRPG Maker MZ
Starting priceFree$99.99/one-time
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Html5, AndroidWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web, Steam
Founded20161945

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Armory3D

  • Blender integration
  • 3D graphics rendering
  • Physics engine (Bullet)
  • Audio system
  • Haxe scripting
  • Particle effects
  • Skeletal animation
  • Material system

Only in RPG Maker MZ

  • HTML5 rendering
  • Event system
  • Database editor
  • Pixel art support
  • JavaScript plugins
  • Voice acting support
  • Touch controls
  • Cross-platform

Both cover

  • Local deployment
  • Web deployment
  • Mobile deployment
  • Windows support
  • Macos support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Armory3D

  • 3D game developmentnot RPG Maker MZ
  • Blender-based gamesnot RPG Maker MZ
  • Web gamesnot RPG Maker MZ

RPG Maker MZ

  • Making 2D tile based role playing games without programmingnot Armory3D
  • Building games from bundled tilesets, sprites, music and a character generatornot Armory3D
  • Event driven game logic through menu based scriptingnot Armory3D

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Armory3D

  • Compiled binaries are sold to fund the project while the source code itself is free to build from scratch

RPG Maker MZ

  • The free version is a 30 day trial only
  • The software cannot be launched or used unless network authentication completes
  • Installation is limited to two user devices, and installing on three or more is prohibited
  • Company support is not offered to any user who has not completed user registration
  • The licence restricts bundled assets to games produced with RPG Maker MZ and prohibits distributing individual assets
  • Distributed games must state in attached documentation that they were made with the software and must display the notice "(c)Gotcha Gotcha Games Inc./YOJI OJIMA 2020"

Pricing, plan by plan

Armory3D

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full engine
    • Blender integration
    • 3D graphics

RPG Maker MZ

$99.99/one-time
  • Standard$99.99/one-time
    • Modern HTML5 engine
    • Enhanced graphics
    • JavaScript plugins

Which should you pick?

Choose Armory3D if

  • You need blender integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Html5, Android.
  • You also want 3d graphics rendering.
Armory3D review

Choose RPG Maker MZ if

  • You need html5 rendering.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web, Steam.
  • You also want event system.
RPG Maker MZ review

Questions people ask

Is Armory3D or RPG Maker MZ better?
Neither clearly leads. Armory3D starts at Free and RPG Maker MZ at $99.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Armory3D or RPG Maker MZ?
Armory3D has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Armory3D and $99.99/one-time for RPG Maker MZ.
Does Armory3D or RPG Maker MZ run on more platforms?
Armory3D runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Html5, Android. RPG Maker MZ runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web, Steam.
Can I use Armory3D for free?
Yes. Armory3D has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RPG Maker MZ starts at $99.99/one-time.
What is Armory3D best used for?
Armory3D is most often used for 3d game development, blender-based games, web games. Of those, 3d game development and blender-based games are not what RPG Maker MZ is typically brought in for.
What can Armory3D do that RPG Maker MZ cannot?
Armory3D covers Blender integration, 3D graphics rendering, Physics engine (Bullet), Audio system. RPG Maker MZ covers HTML5 rendering, Event system, Database editor, Pixel art support. Both handle Local deployment, Web deployment, Mobile deployment, Windows support.
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