Popular games built on game engine RPG Maker 2003
The player is tasked with controlling the Batter and guiding him on his quest to "purify" the world of spirits. The player must take the Batter through the various Zones, collect battle partners, solve puzzles and partake in turn-based Active Time Battles in order to get to the source of the impurity.
In this Puzzle/Adventure game you must guide Niko through a mysterious world, utilizing items, characters, and the environment to progress. The life of a lost child and the fate of a steadily decaying world hang in balance, and not everyone—or everything—is interested in preserving them either.
A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.
Yume Nikki is a 32-Bit freeware game created by Kikiyama, a Japanese solo game designer. The game was made using RPGMaker 2003. The game is regarded as one of the most original applications of RPGMaker 2003, and the start of a possible new genre of games. "Yume Nikki" means "Dream Diary" in Japanese, and the game follows a young girl named Madotsuki as she dreams. The goal is to seek out and acquire all 24 'Effects'. The game otherwise has no plot, and nearly the entire game is left up to speculation.
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.
Take in the beauty of a magical world floating above the clouds, then take on a menacing race of vampires hidden in the dark. Ara Fell combines the best parts of Japanese-style roleplaying games with the best parts of western RPGs. The new Enhanced Edition features a slew of new features!
Space Funeral is an independently created role-playing video game and art game by Irish developer thecatamites. The short game was created using RPG Maker 2003, and centers around a boy named Philip, who leaves home to save his world from a mysterious corruption. Space Funeral is notable for its parodies of the horror and RPG genres, its crude art style, and frequent use of blood in dialogue, graphics, and thematics.
The city where everything is possible... But where it could also be fake.
Made on RPGMaker 2003 with the intention of being the happiest, least scary game ever made on that engine. Featuring: * 2 endings! * Over 20 dog breeds! * 100 billion lines of dialogue
A complete remake of the developer's previous Yume Nikki fan game, Ignite, in which a black cat named Feutsuki explores his dreams by gazing into a fireplace.
Exile’s Journey is a dark fantasy RPG. An exile by choice, Kniryk is now presumed dead in Landoria, his homeland. When a demon invasion threatens the Kingdom of Nysoroth, he finds himself in the midst of it. Can he redeem himself? This game is a love letter to role-playing games as a whole, especially those from the 16-bit era. Features: Highly engrossing storyline - You'll be hooked playing as these characters, learning about their diverse backgrounds, and watching as they develop and solve their own personal conflicts. Open ended gameplay - After an introductory section, you're allowed to complete the game's dungeons in any order you want! Zelda-style dungeons - Each dungeon in Exile's Journey is meticulously crafted and designed, taking inspiration from dungeons in the Legend of Zelda series. Numerous side quests - These side quests are optional, but without them you won't receive the game's best armor and equipment, or the game's only method of air travel! These side quests feature story lines of their own and offer a break from the game's main story. 20+ hours of gameplay - That sweet spot between too short and too long! Extremely detailed world - This game takes doesn't allow you to travel the whole world, only the large and extremely detailed Kingdom of Nysoroth. After playing and learning of the country's cultures and history you'll feel like a true Nysorothian! Weapon upgrade system - Some weapons will almost never become obsolete thanks to this! No random encounters - see enemies on the map before engaging them! Treasure tracking - The game keeps track of all the treasure you've found in the main dungeons! Find all treasure chests to obtain a special reward! Three act structure - The game is divided into three acts, each thematically and structurally different. For fans of Final Fantasy, Zelda and Dark Souls. Operating system supported: Windows
Remembrance is the story of a woman named Kim who wakes up in a bizarre place with only hazy memories of her past and how she got there. Together with a strange, magic-wielding entity named Jesse, she sets out in search of what she's lost, as well as to complete the mission assigned to her that, in Jesse's words, is of the utmost importance. As she recovers and reflects on the memories of her life, however, Kim quickly realizes that some of the more powerful feelings and impressions in her mind, despite their nostalgic familiarity, don't match up with any of her memories...
There is a killer on the loose! In Ghost Party, you play as a lonely ghost who wanders the halls of a haunted mansion to collect random items and help save its various inhabitants from an unknown murderer.
Dahiana (G) is the first entry in the Dahiana saga. The story begins on a fateful night when the evil Dahiana has already conquered the world, imprisoning people in dungeons scattered across the globe. Among the captives is Claudia, who is eventually rescued by a brave young man named Enrique. After failing to contact her family, Claudia sets out on a journey to find out what happened and rescue those in need. Despite her scattered and clumsy nature, Claudia's strong and determined personality leads her into a massive adventure. Alongside new friends like Neison, Meilin, and Mimi, she will fight to save not only the world but perhaps the entire universe, the heavens, and every known dimension. From distant planets to the depths of hell, players will experience a wild journey through the eyes of the saga's most iconic characters. Developed by Tatis Sama Games, Dahiana (G) represents an alternative dimension to Dahiana (V) (created by VidaVirix). This unique project features two siblings who developed two different games based on the same premise and characters, allowing for multiple crossovers and interactions between both titles. The game was built using the RPG Maker 2003 engine and is available for Windows and Linux via itch.io, featuring a full experience in Spanish.
The Trident of Power is a Zelda fangame developed by Pizus, under RPG Maker 2003. It offers a very complete experience with both battles and puzzles and a complete storyline taking place in both Hyrule and the neighboring country of Tylistem. The game is available in both Spanish and English
"Phoenix Wright - Hidden Traces" is a German fan game for the well-known Ace Attorney series for the NDS. This part takes place between the second (Justice for all) and the third (Trials and Tribulations) and tells a completely new story. The player once again takes on the role of Phoenix Wright, a criminal defense lawyer who has to deal with a wide variety of cases and people.
With just 1 year left to live, the terminally ill Wind I's seemingly incurable illness has endlessly vexed Heal III, the greatest doctor in the land. But one fateful day, Heal III hatches a plan to even the odds against Windi's sickness, and to cure her once and for all. 9999 Wind Is are better than 1... right? But cures for such ails don't come cheap. Raise a legion of mighty Wind I clones, expand your clinic, and send Wind I to work and on adventures to secure funding as you research and develop the cure to end all cures! Part raising sim, part board game-esque RPG, and 100% classic VIPRPG fun in Kiito's signature style.
Magpie Dreams is an English Yume Nikki fangame developed by PixelKated in RPG Maker 2003.
Anarchy is a traditional Yume Nikki fangame with darker, more visceral imagery, along with a dark and heavy soundtrack. The protagonist, Anarchy, is unable or unwilling to leave his room. The game contains no effects. Many of the deeper-hidden maps in this game are labyrinths with a number of dead ends.
Ever wanted to play a game where you're a wolf in a coma wearing a magic helmet that lets you float around and collect fruit while being attacked by Rolf Harris? Now you can!
Starbot is a light, melancholic RPG Maker game tribute to The Little Prince. You play as a work-in-progress robot who befriends a star, explores satellites, and fetches parts for his engineer and mechanic. His journey takes him through strange dream worlds, and he crosses paths with a cast of wistful NPCs and eccentric, slightly intimidating sloths.
The Other Line is a game that started as a Yume Nikki fangame. It involves a boy named Nathan in his apartment haunted by nightmares who, by use of his phone, dials into the alternate world (the "other line"). Rather than totally free roaming exploration, there are more linear paths that focus on puzzles or events.
Phobia is a Chinese Yume Nikki fangame. It stars Yǐng Zi (影子), a girl who refuses to leave her room and prefers to explore her dreams instead of reality.
Dream Journey is a Yume Nikki fangame created for the 2017 Dream Diary Jam. It stars MC, a nonbinary character with no real name. It's a traditional fangame, based around exploring MC's dream world and collecting effects. As opposed to a bedroom, Dream Journey takes place on a moving train.