I Wanna Maker

I Wanna Maker

Released Nov 2023

I Wanna Maker is a precision platformer with a robust level editor and online level sharing, based on I Wanna Be The Guy fangames. Create complex levels using a variety of objects, a powerful events system, and customizable visuals. Browse levels online, take on challenge modes, and more!

95% positive · 5,114 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

I Wanna Maker launched out of Early Access on November 9, 2023 with its v1.0 update, completing the development arc the team had been building toward since 2016. At launch, the developer explicitly stated: "We decided to leave Early Access because we've implemented all the main features that were planned when the game was initially released." While they noted they would continue looking at highly requested features and fixes at a slower pace, this is a standard maintenance commitment, not a promise of major new content. Since the v1.0 release on November 9, 2023, the only recorded post-release activity consists of three bug-fix patches (v1.001, v1.002, and v1.003) released within the first two weeks of launch — all addressing minor issues from the fresh release. The news scan covering 31 total posts shows just 1 major content release (the v1.0 launch itself), and the 10 feature patches recorded are all from the Early Access period. There have been no feature patches, announcements, or developer communications of any kind after November 17, 2023 — meaning the game has been silent for nearly three years, since November 17, 2023. During Early Access, the team maintained a recognizable pattern of feature updates every few months. That pattern stopped entirely after launch. Given the developer's own statement that all planned features were implemented at v1.0, the absence of any post-launch feature work or announcements in nearly three years is consistent with a game that shipped as a complete product. The game is free to play with no monetization, no DLC, and no announced future content — it launched finished and has remained that way.
Evidence
v1.0 launch post states: 'We decided to leave Early Access because we've implemented all the main features that were planned when the game was initially released.' Post-release development described as slower, focused on highly requested features and fixes — not new planned content.
news post · Nov 9, 2023 source development ending
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Store page states the game is free to play with no monetization of any kind. No DLC listed, no season pass, no announced future content.
description source development ending
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Media

Details

Publisher
The Elephant Crew
Achievements
46
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

I Wanna Maker is a precision platformer with a robust level editor and online level sharing, based on I Wanna Be The Guy fangames.

Create complex levels using a wide variety of objects, a powerful events system, and customizable visuals. Browse levels online, traverse a hand-crafted campaign, take on challenge modes, and more!

Level Editor Features

  • Intuitive but powerful level editor with 70+ objects
  • A flexible events system which enables endless possibilities
  • Dozens of visuals for blocks, spikes, and backgrounds, each color-customizable
  • 150+ songs to choose from
  • Props, lights, and particles to visually enhance your levels
  • Add optional objectives to your levels with collectible gems

Gameplay Features

  • Play 240,000+ user-created levels made for a variety of skill levels
  • Speedrun leaderboards for each level with watchable replays
  • Campaign mode with dozens of high-quality levels
  • Incredibly precise and responsive controls
  • Take on challenge modes consisting of randomly chosen levels
  • Save levels to custom playlists and share them online
  • Follow your favorite makers so you don't miss their new levels
  • Customize your character's appearance

No monetization

I Wanna Maker is free to play, with no monetization of any kind. We hope you enjoy making levels and participating in the community!
Last evaluated Oct 8, 2026
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