Buildbox
2D game builder with drag-and-drop tools and AI asset generation
Buildbox is a no-code game creation platform designed for building 2D games without writing code. It solves the problem of needing programming skills to create games by allowing users to drag and drop assets onto a Drop Wheel to assemble gameplay, characters, and backgrounds.
Key features include the AI Asset Generator, which creates game assets from text prompts, and StoryGames AI, which generates visual novel stories with art. The platform offers over 40 preset templates for genres like platformers, puzzlers, shooters, racing, and sports. It includes a visual effects library with particles, lights, and trails, and an Adbox monetization system for integrating ads. Games can be exported to iOS, Android, and PC, as well as to Buildbox World.
Buildbox is aimed at beginners and anyone wanting to prototype or build 2D games quickly. It is available in a Beginner plan with limited worlds, scenes, and exports, and a Pro plan with unlimited worlds, scenes, exports, AI access, and revenue retention options. An Ultimate Bundle includes Buildbox Classic, Buildbox 3, Buildbox 4, and Soundbox. The platform is seat-based, with no free plan mentioned.
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