Is MirthKit free?

Yep! MirthKit is an open source online arcade you can play games on.

Where can I download the free games?

First download the arcade. Then when you run it, you can see the free games.

Are all the free games demos so you have to buy a full version?

No, we try to keep our free games as full and complete-feeling as possible. We hope that by the time you are done with one, you will have liked it so much, that maybe you will want to buy another game that adds on to the one you liked.

When I buy a game, how long do I get to keep it?

After you buy a game, it is permanently connected to your account. That means you can play it for as long as you like, every day, for the rest of eternity. It’s your game, after all!

Is MirthKit open-source?

Yes! Now MirthKit is fully open source under the LGPL license. Free games are also open source under the X11 license. Games that you buy have a special license, which gives you access to their source, but limits the ways you are allowed to redistribute the source.

How do I make games with MirthKit?

MirthKit is designed for game developers who are looking for the easiest way to publish (and optionally sell) their games. In order to make a MirthKit game, you have to know the basics of programming and making 2D artwork. Learning those talents is nothing to scoff at, but once those skills are learned, entering the game industry as a professional is within reach.

How much does MirthKit cost for developers?

MirthKit is free for developers. Even if a developer decides to sell a game through MirthKit, there is no cost. More details are in the publishing section of the Developer Wiki.

I want to make a game with MirthKit. Where do I start?

Getting started is easy. Just check the Developer Wiki.