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"God's strongest programmer": This JRPG sounded great, but then I learned how it was made, and now it…
Lie of Caelum: Spirit, a sci-fi mecha JRPG inspired by Xenogears and Phantasy Star, has garnered significant attention and Kickstarter funding, partly due to its impressive visuals and music. The game is notable for being developed using RPG Maker MZ, a tool not typically associated with such advanced 3D graphics and complex gameplay features like seamless mech transitions, card games, and mini-games.
NSK Warrior - Free Online Browser Game
NSK Warrior is a free-to-play horror browser game developed using RPG Maker and playable via Emulator JS. The game, completed in 2008, offers over 20 hours of gameplay exploring a precision ball bearing plant, featuring multiple storylines and the ability to gain new abilities and investigate company secrets. Key contributors include Colby Shenkle for concept and graphics, James Coburn for story and programming, and Matt Olsen as a tester.
RPG Maker New Project announced
Gotcha Gotcha Games has announced a new project within the RPG Maker series with a teaser trailer. Further details about the game development tool are expected soon.
RPG Maker Awards 2026 winners announced — MP3s & NPCs
The first annual RPG Maker Awards have announced their winners, with Artis Impact taking home the Grand Award. Other notable winners include Beloved Rapture for Best RPG and Creepy Creepy Love for Best Action. The awards ceremony was part of the RPG Maker Festival 2026, celebrating creators who use the RPG Maker series.
