
Whimtale HD
A downloadable game engine for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Sharper visuals for your signature style
Take your projects to the next level. Whimtale HD enhances the core experience with visual flexibility, personal branding, and productivity tools. It doubles your pixel resolution, adds professional tools, and gives you more customization tools for your game.
New to Whimtale? Start with the free Web version / Desktop version.
Also see Whimtale Ultra that adds even more features.
HD Tile Size (18x18)
Double the resolution of standard tiles for sharper, more detailed characters and worlds.


New HD Tileset
Kickstart your story making with the upscaled, carefully redrawn version of the built-in tileset.

8 Color Schemes for the Editor
Personalize your editor interface. Work in a theme that matches your mood or reduces eye strain.

6 New Fonts
More typographic variety for in-game dialogue and UI, giving you better control over your game's tone.

White-Labelling
Remove the "Made with Whimtale" attribution. Available in the Settings tab β Branding section

Built-in Proofreader (English-only!)
Catch typos, grammar mistakes, and weak wording right inside the editor. Ensure your narrative is polished and professional. Works fully offline, available in the new Proofreader tab of the Actors panel.

Ready to Upgrade Your Craft?
Whimtale HD includes everything from the free editions and adds these premium features. You keep the unlimited assets and the same, beloved node-based scripting tools that make creation a joy.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Web | Desktop | HD | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripting tools | Same toolset in every edition π | |||
| Number of stages, actors, and other assets | Unlimited π | |||
| Tile size | 9x9 only | 9x9 only | 9x9 or 18x18 | Set to any size |
| Stage size | 15x15 only | 15x15 only | 15x15 only | Set to any size |
| Vinyl support (music in your games) |
β | β | β | β |
| Proofreader (for English only) |
β | β | β | β |
| White-labelling (remove Whimtale attribution) |
β | β | β | β |
| Forced fullscreen option (Allows you to permanently hide Whimtale's on-screen controls) |
β | β | β | β |
| Fonts (Used in dialogues & game menus) |
6 | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| Whimtale color schemes | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Price | Free | Free | $15 | $40 |
| Open | Download | Buy | Buy | |
| Updated | 21 days ago |
| Status | Released |
| Category | Tool |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Author | Ct.js |
| Tags | 2D, Bitsy, fantasy-console, Game engine, Narrative, Pixel Art, Retro, Sprites, storygame, whimtale |
| Average session | A few seconds |
| Languages | English, Spanish; Latin America, Russian |
| Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse, Touchscreen |
| Content | No generative AI was used |
Purchase
In order to download this game engine you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $15 USD. You will get access to the following files:










Comments
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Bought this today and I'm in love (β₯βΏβ₯)
I have one little suggestion - hopefully it hasn't been made too many times already - would you consider adding the ability to import our own tile sets? I would love to contribute tile sets to the community, but importing tiles one by one is a proper challenge! Ξ£(Β°β³Β°|||)οΈ΄
Thank you for your purchase! π
Iβll add this feature request to the backlog β itβs totally possible technically and will be very needed for the Ultra edition, it just requires time.
I understand. Thanks for considering my input! π₯° Your engine is exactly what I've been looking for. Will purchasers get free updates for the edition they bought?
Yes, of course!
Where do I find the new assets to import
Ri-i-i-igh here: (Can be found on Props, Actors, and Hero tabs)