Cartograph

Cartograph: A Metroidvania Map Builder

Cartograph is a fast, lightweight 2D map editor designed for prototyping Metroidvania-style layouts. Build rooms, connect areas, experiment with flow, and visualize your world quickly.

Features

• Room-based map building with a clean, minimal grid system

• Custom icons & markers — upload your own PNGs

• Custom .cart file format for saving and sharing maps

• Export to PNG or ZIP for integration into your game workflow

• Keyboard shortcuts/rebindings & polished UI for fast iteration

• Made for prototyping—simple tools that help you design, not distract you

Who It's For

• Indie devs building Metroidvania or 2D platformers

• Level designers exploring map flow and structure

• Anyone who wants a clean, no-nonsense map prototype tool

Platforms

• macOS (11.0+)

• Windows

What's Next?

• Web Version
• Export to Custom File Types
• Converters to Your Favourite Game Engine
• Make a Feature Request to Make Cartograph Even Better!

Want to Help?

Send bug reports, feature requests, and contribute at our GitHub:

https://github.com/Unveil-gg/Cartograph