ArcCreate is a free, open-source rhythm game editor and player developed with Unity for creating and playing custom Arcaea-style charts. Its desktop editor allows creators to design note patterns, timing events, camera movements, and other gameplay elements. Users can customize project metadata, visual skins, and chart settings to create personalized rhythm game experiences. Advanced editing supports Lua macros and scenecontrol scripting for complex visual effects. The application includes tools for rendering charts through FFmpeg and configuring keyboard shortcuts. Its player provides gameplay judgment, pause controls, results screens, and custom gameplay elements. Desktop and mobile devices can communicate over local networks to support testing workflows. The editor runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, while the player is also available for Android and iOS.
Features
- Visual rhythm chart editing with note placement, timing adjustment, and camera controls
- Custom chart skins, project metadata, and configurable gameplay appearance settings
- Lua macro scripting and scenecontrol editing for advanced chart effects
- Integrated rhythm game player with scoring judgments and performance result screens
- FFmpeg video rendering support and customizable editor keyboard shortcuts
- Cross-platform chart creation with mobile playback and local network communication