Groups comparison
Level editor (Map editor;Construction Kit) - 1980 to 2021
Level, map and/or scenario editor is available with the game or from official public sources for free, so players can design their own levels to the game.
In-game level editor (In-engine editor;In-game construction kit) - 1981 to 2015
The construction kit or similar works in-game rather than as separate tool, often adding a layer of control on top of the game rather than a separate editor, making level testing simpler and faster while maintaining familiar controls.
Cooperative level editor (Cooperative construction kit) - 2011 to 2015
Includes a construction kit or similar that allows multiple people to simultaneously construct and edit levels and such.
Level, map and/or scenario editor is available with the game or from official public sources for free, so players can design their own levels to the game.
In-game level editor (In-engine editor;In-game construction kit) - 1981 to 2015
The construction kit or similar works in-game rather than as separate tool, often adding a layer of control on top of the game rather than a separate editor, making level testing simpler and faster while maintaining familiar controls.
Cooperative level editor (Cooperative construction kit) - 2011 to 2015
Includes a construction kit or similar that allows multiple people to simultaneously construct and edit levels and such.
leveleditor
leveleditor-ingame
leveleditor-coop