Players have been waiting a long time for something that feels like a proper 3D Zelda dungeon maker. Temple Maker 64 is stepping into that empty space with a very specific throwback flavor: chunky shapes, simple charm, and the kind of movement that immediately brings the N64 era to mind.

The game is being developed by Ki3 Games, a one-person studio with a clear love for Zelda and for building 3D Zelda-like adventures. It is currently planned for Steam, and even from its early showing, the appeal is easy to understand for anyone who grew up poking around temples, keys, switches, and puzzle rooms.

Build And Share

Temple Maker 64 centers on an intuitive 3D map editor. Players can use it to design their own tricky dungeons, then share those creations online so other people can play through them. That gives the project a neat mix of creator tool and retro adventure playground.

If building is not your thing, the game still has something to offer. You can simply jump into dungeons made by other players. From the way the main character moves, Ki3 Games appears to be chasing more than just a blocky visual style. The game seems aimed at capturing the feel of that older 3D adventure rhythm too.

Temple Maker 64

What Stands Out So Far

  • Temple Maker 64 is a solo-developed project from Ki3 Games.
  • The game uses a 3D editor for making custom dungeons.
  • Created dungeons can be shared online for other players to try.
  • A recent playtest has already led some creators to make Zelda-like layouts and wilder challenge maps.
  • The game has no confirmed release date yet.

Steam For Now

At the moment, Temple Maker 64 only appears to be heading to Steam. There is no release date attached to the project yet, and no Switch version has been announced. For Nintendo fans, it is the kind of idea that naturally makes you wonder whether a Switch or Switch 2 version could happen one day, but nothing has been confirmed.

Even with those unknowns, Temple Maker 64 already looks like a warm little love letter to a very familiar style of adventure. It is not trying to hide its old-school heart, and that may be exactly why it stands out.