Project Spark developers share users’ steampunk, apocalyptic, and pixel-art creations

Building a fire requires fuel, oxygen, and heat. Building a game requires time, money, and tools. Project Spark, Microsoft’s ambitious new game-creation tool, is like handing out boxes of matches to amateur game developers and then letting them build a community bonfire and carry off torches into the night.

Project Spark is a free, versatile tool set that helps you build and edit your own games. Think of it as a shortcut for prospective developers. Starting with a fantasy-themed template, players can tweak the physics, graphics, and gameplay to make wild new creations.