Best RPGMaker Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,042 RPGMaker games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. RPGMaker game rankings were last updated on 11/28/2024.

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1. OneShot

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

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OneShot holds the #1 spot for "best RPGMaker game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,640 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,799 positive reviews and 841 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $5.99
Release Date 12/9/2016
Developer Future Cat LLC
Publisher KOMODO
Steam App Id 420530

2. Grimm's Hollow

A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

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Grimm's Hollow has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best RPGMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,528 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,342 positive reviews and 186 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Grimm's Hollow on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/30/2019
Developer ghosthunter
Publisher ghosthunter
Steam App Id 1170880

3. OMORI

Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.

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OMORI has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best RPGMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,795 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,814 positive reviews and 1,981 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play OMORI on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 12/25/2020
Developer OMOCAT, LLC
Publisher OMOCAT, LLC
Steam App Id 1150690

4. Tales of the Black Forest

In a world filled with yōkai, a surging dark power has overshadowed a Japanese town. A group of 2 developers have produced a Japanese pixel adventure game to tell a tale that dates back to the Heisei era...In the name of dreams and passion.

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Tales of the Black Forest has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best RPGMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,805 positive reviews and 295 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.19 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tales of the Black Forest on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $1.19
Release Date 9/25/2019
Franchise SakuraGame
Developer 拾英工作室
Publisher SakuraGame
Steam App Id 1093910

5. Ib

A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.

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Ib has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best RPGMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,933 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,894 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $12.99
Release Date 4/11/2022
Developer kouri
Publisher PLAYISM
Steam App Id 1901370

6. To the Moon

A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

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To the Moon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best RPGMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,607 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,742 positive reviews and 2,865 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play To the Moon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $2.49
Release Date 9/7/2012
Franchise Freebird Games
Developer Freebird Games
Publisher Freebird Games
Steam App Id 206440

7. Eternal Senia

Thoughts and expectations ARPG

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Eternal Senia has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best RPGMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,898 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,607 positive reviews and 291 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Eternal Senia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 6/18/2015
Developer Sanctum Games
Publisher Sanctum Games
Steam App Id 351640

8. 买个可乐饼吧! - Buy a Croquette!

2012年3月,长野。智慧勇敢的女高中生青空千绪,竟面临着没有钱买可乐饼的重大危机!穿行在长野的大街小巷,和形形色色的角色互动,解决错综复杂的谜题,收集380円硬币,买个可乐饼吧!

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买个可乐饼吧! - Buy a Croquette! has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best RPGMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,954 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,929 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Release Date 4/27/2024
Developer 越青
Publisher Eternal Dream
Steam App Id 2167960

9. 第七号列车 - Train No. 7

《第七号列车》是一部以“海龟汤”类解谜玩法为主的剧情向文字游戏。游戏讲述了“你”在这趟原本应该是平静而惬意的旅途中,遇上了一位独自旅行的少女。为了消遣无聊的时间,少女向“你”讲述起她的故事来,但随着少女的心扉慢慢敞开,“你”竟然发现……

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第七号列车 - Train No. 7 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best RPGMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,547 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,410 positive reviews and 137 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 第七号列车 - Train No. 7 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/14/2021
Developer 水野的四叶草
Publisher Eternal Dream
Steam App Id 1708870

10. Hylics

Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.

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Hylics has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best RPGMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,421 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,319 positive reviews and 102 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.98 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $0.98
Release Date 10/2/2015
Developer Mason Lindroth
Publisher Mason Lindroth
Steam App Id 397740

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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). OMORI on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 11). Ib on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). To the Moon on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Eternal Senia on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). 买个可乐饼吧! - Buy a Croquette! on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). 第七号列车 - Train No. 7 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Hylics on Steam. Steam Store.

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