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Fyrox vs LDtk

Fyrox logo

Fyrox

Game Development

Feature-rich 3D game engine written in Rust

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LDtk logo

LDtk

Game Development

Modern 2D level editor from the creator of Dead Cells

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Fyrox no pricing published; product is open-source and free; LDtk no web, iOS, or Android build; it is an Electron desktop app for Windows/macOS/Linux only
  • They diverge on capability: Fyrox covers Scene editor, LDtk covers Auto-layers.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fyrox and LDtk actually diverge.

Attributes where Fyrox and LDtk differ
AttributeFyroxLDtk
Pricing modelfreeopen-source
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, WebglWindows, macOS, Linux
Founded20192020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Game Development).

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 Fyrox

  • Scene editor
  • 3D/2D rendering
  • Physics (Rapier)
  • Animation system
  • Sound engine
  • UI framework
  • Navmesh
  • Particle systems

Only in LDtk

  • Auto-layers
  • IntGrid layers
  • Entity system
  • Enums
  • World map
  • Rule-based tiling
  • JSON export
  • Hot reloading

Both cover

  • Local deployment
  • Windows support
  • Macos support
  • Linux support

What people use each for

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

Fyrox

  • 3D game developmentnot LDtk
  • 2D gamesnot LDtk
  • Simulationnot LDtk
  • Prototypingnot LDtk

LDtk

  • 2D platformer and top-down level buildingnot Fyrox
  • Placing customizable entities such as spawns, enemies, items, and triggersnot Fyrox
  • Auto-tiling and auto-rendering via a visual rule systemnot Fyrox
  • Multi-level 'worlds' with seamless level transitionsnot Fyrox
  • Native Aseprite (.aseprite) import with live reloadingnot Fyrox

Where each one falls short

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

Fyrox

  • No pricing published; product is open-source and free

LDtk

  • No web, iOS, or Android build; it is an Electron desktop app for Windows/macOS/Linux only
  • Native format is JSON; use with other formats such as Tiled TMX requires a separate importer or custom parsing
  • Engine integration depends on separate official importers/libraries per engine (Unity, Godot, MonoGame, Bevy, GameMaker, Haxe, Playdate)
  • dev-x.y.z branches on GitHub are explicitly flagged as potentially unstable and not for production

Pricing, plan by plan

Fyrox

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Full engine access
    • Scene editor
    • Physics integration

LDtk

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the LDtk review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Fyrox if

  • You need scene editor.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Webgl.
  • You also want 3d/2d rendering.
Fyrox review

Choose LDtk if

  • You need auto-layers.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want intgrid layers.
LDtk review

Questions people ask

Is Fyrox or LDtk better?
Neither clearly leads. Fyrox starts at Free and LDtk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fyrox or LDtk?
Fyrox starts at Free and LDtk at Free.
Does Fyrox or LDtk run on more platforms?
Fyrox runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Webgl. LDtk runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use Fyrox for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Fyrox best used for?
Fyrox is most often used for 3d game development, 2d games, simulation, prototyping. Of those, 3d game development and 2d games are not what LDtk is typically brought in for.
What can Fyrox do that LDtk cannot?
Fyrox covers Scene editor, 3D/2D rendering, Physics (Rapier), Animation system. LDtk covers Auto-layers, IntGrid layers, Entity system, Enums. Both handle Local deployment, Windows support, Macos support, Linux support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Fyrox: How much does Fyrox Engine cost?

Fyrox is a free, open-source game engine built in Rust. There are no pricing tiers, subscription fees, or commercial licensing costs. The engine is available to download and use at no cost.

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LDtk: Does LDtk cost anything to use?

LDtk is completely free to use without any limitations. The license is Apache 2.0 open source.

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LDtk: Can I support LDtk development?

LDtk operates on a pay-what-you-want basis. Users can optionally purchase or become a direct sponsor to support the developer's work, but payment is not required.

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