Metroidvania Maker is a free platform from Ertu for creating, playing and sharing custom Metroidvania worlds, listed as 'coming soon' on Steam.
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 4684250), checked 2026-08-25
News · metroidvania-maker · 2026-09-06
Metroidvania Maker: Free Custom-World Editor Coming to Steam (2026)
Metroidvania Maker is a free platform for creating, playing and sharing custom Metroidvania worlds, coming to Steam with a built-in editor.
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It includes a handcrafted campaign and a built-in editor: build interconnected worlds room-by-room, place enemies, create puzzles and logic systems.
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 4684250), checked 2026-08-25
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Metroidvania Maker free?
Yes — free-to-play on Steam.
Can I share my created worlds?
Yes — creating, playing and sharing are the core three verbs of the platform.
When does it release?
No date announced yet — 'coming soon'.
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What we know
Metroidvania Maker is a free platform from Ertu, listed as 'coming soon' on Steam.
It is built around three verbs: create, play and share custom Metroidvania worlds.
Free-to-play with a creation toolset makes it a no-risk try for both players and map makers.
Editor features
Build interconnected worlds room-by-room with a built-in world editor.
Place enemies and gameplay objects, create puzzles and set up logic systems.
There is also a handcrafted campaign with hidden paths, abilities, platforming challenges and boss fights (BOUNDED: official Steam description, checked 2026-08-25).
What to expect
Wishlist it on Steam to catch the launch notification; no exact date announced yet.
If you enjoy Mario Maker-style creation or speedrun sharing, this is the Metroidvania version of that idea.
Free + editor + sharing is a strong pitch for the genre community.
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| Facts & sources | 2 verified fact(s), each with its source. | Re-check with the next data pull. |
| Update cadence | Baseline 2026-09-06. | Codes/news re-checked every 3–7 days, daily around events. |
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store.steampowered.com/app/4684250/Metroidvania_Maker
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