Complete Game Development Project Management

Stop juggling spreadsheets, folders, and sticky notes. Forgeon is a powerful, all-in-one planning tool built specifically for game developers who need to organize every aspect of their projects in one place.

Whether you're a solo indie developer, a small team, or creating games as a hobby, Forgeon helps you transform chaos into clarity—keeping your tasks, assets, story, mechanics, and ideas organized from concept to completion.

What Makes Forgeon Different

100% Local & Offline - Your project data never leaves your computer. No internet required, no cloud accounts, no subscriptions, no data collection. You own your data, period.

Desktop Application - Native desktop app for Windows 7+ currently, with plans to build for other platforms in the future.

Multi-Project Support - Work on multiple game projects simultaneously with seamless switching. Each project maintains its own isolated data and complete history.

Complete Backup System - Export your entire project as a ZIP file including all data, file attachments, and project structure. Import previously saved projects to restore or transfer between devices.

Core Features

Dashboard - Real-Time Project Overview

Get an instant snapshot of your project's health with live statistics:

• Total tasks and completion breakdown (To Do, In Progress, Completed)
• Asset count across all categories
• Milestone progress tracking
• Quick note count
• One-click access to all modules

Task Management - Stay On Schedule

Professional task tracking designed for game development workflows:

• Create tasks with detailed descriptions
• Set priority levels (Low, Medium, High)
• Track status through your workflow (To Do → In Progress → Completed)
• Assign deadlines and get visual overdue indicators
• Organize tasks by categories and tags
• Link tasks to related assets, mechanics, story elements, and more
• Full Markdown support for rich text formatting

Asset Library - Your Complete File Repository

Store, organize, and preview all your game assets in one searchable database:

• Supported Types: Images, Audio, Video, Documents, Scripts
• Categories: Art, Audio, Code, Design, 3D Models, UI, Marketing
• Preview System: View images, play audio/video, read documents directly in the app
• Document Zoom Controls: Adjustable zoom for better readability of text files and code
• File Management: Upload, categorize, tag, and describe each asset
• Relationship Tracking: Link assets to tasks, classes, mechanics, and story elements
• Search & Filter: Quickly find assets by name, type, category, or tags

Milestone Planner - Track Your Goals

Define and monitor major project deliverables:

• Create milestones with target completion dates
• Write detailed descriptions of objectives
• Track completion percentage
• Visual progress indicators
• Mark milestones as completed with automatic date stamping
• Link milestones to related tasks and assets

Classes Manager - Character & Entity Systems

Document all character types, enemy classes, and NPC categories:

• Class Types: Characters, Enemies, NPCs
• Define abilities, stats, and special characteristics
• Document progression systems and level requirements
• Organize by categories (e.g., Warrior, Mage, Boss, Minion)
• Full Markdown support for detailed class descriptions
• Link classes to related mechanics, story elements, and assets

Mechanics Manager - Game Systems Documentation

Keep track of every gameplay system and rule:

• Document game mechanics in detail
• Define rules, calculations, and implementation notes
• Track implementation status (Planned, In Progress, Implemented)
• Organize mechanics by categories (Combat, Movement, Economy, Progression)
• Create relationships between interconnected systems
• Full Markdown support for technical documentation

Story Manager - Comprehensive Narrative Organization

Structure your entire game narrative with powerful storytelling tools:

Acts & Scenes

• Organize your story into acts (major narrative sections)
• Break acts down into individual scenes
• Write scene content with full Markdown support
• Track scene order and narrative flow

Characters

• Create character profiles with descriptions
• Define roles (Protagonist, Antagonist, Supporting, NPC)
• Link characters to classes for stat/ability integration
• Connect characters to acts and scenes
• Document character relationships and development arcs

Locations

• Define game world locations and settings
• Write descriptions of environments
• Tag locations with characteristics (Indoor, Outdoor, Dungeon, City, etc.)
• Link locations to scenes and story events

Timeline Events

• Create chronological story events
• Track when events occur in your narrative
• Connect events to characters, locations, and scenes

Conflicts

• Document story conflicts and dramatic tension
• Define conflict types (Person vs Person, Person vs Self, etc.)
• Track conflict resolution through your narrative

Themes

• Identify major themes in your story
• Write descriptions of thematic elements
• Connect themes to acts, scenes, and characters

Items

• Catalog story-relevant items and objects
• Define item categories (Weapon, Key Item, Consumable, etc.)
• Link items to characters, locations, and story events

Quests

• Design quest structures and objectives
• Define quest types (Main, Side, Hidden, etc.)
• Track quest givers, rewards, and requirements
• Link quests to characters, locations, and story progression

Notes System - Capture Every Idea

Never lose a brilliant thought:

• Quick note creation from any screen
• Organize notes with color coding
• Tag notes for easy categorization
• Full-text search across all notes
• Markdown support for formatting
• Time-stamped automatic saving

Relationship System - Connect Everything

Forgeon's powerful relationship engine lets you create connections between any items across different modules:

• Link tasks to assets, mechanics to classes, story elements to characters
• Bidirectional tracking: See what items reference each other (→ ← ↔)
• Referenced By views: Instantly see what items depend on or reference the current item
• Create a web of interconnected project elements
• Visualize dependencies and relationships across your entire project

User Experience

Theme Support

Toggle between light and dark modes with a single click. Persistent theme preference across sessions for comfortable viewing in any environment.

Modern Interface

Clean, intuitive design with smooth animations and responsive layouts. Organized navigation makes it easy to jump between different modules and find what you need.

Smart Notifications

Non-intrusive toast notifications keep you informed without interrupting your workflow. Confirmation dialogs protect against accidental deletions.

Markdown Support

Full Markdown formatting throughout the app:

• Headers
• Bold and italic text
• Lists and bullet points
• Line breaks and paragraphs
• Code formatting

Data & Storage

Local-First Architecture

All data is stored on your computer using browser technologies:

• IndexedDB: Stores uploaded files and binary assets
• LocalStorage: Stores application state and project data
• Zero Server Dependencies: Works completely offline, no internet required
• Privacy Guaranteed: Your data never touches external servers

Reliable Export/Import System

Complete project backup and transfer capabilities:

• Export: Package your entire project into a single ZIP file
• Includes: All tasks, assets (with files), milestones, classes, mechanics, story data, and notes
• Import: Restore previous projects or transfer between computers
• File Preservation: Binary files and attachments are fully preserved in exports

Multi-Project Management

Work on multiple games without interference:

• Create unlimited projects
• Switch between projects instantly
• Each project maintains isolated data
• Delete individual projects or bulk-delete all projects
• Project list persists across application sessions

Technical Details

System Requirements

• Desktop Version: Windows 7+
• Storage: Varies by project size; typical projects use 50-500MB
• RAM: 4GB minimum recommended

Technologies

Built with modern web standards for reliability and performance:

• Vanilla JavaScript (ES6+) - Fast, lightweight, no framework bloat
• CSS3 with CSS Variables - Responsive design and smooth theming
• IndexedDB API - Robust file storage
• LocalStorage API - Fast state persistence
• JSZip - Reliable export/import functionality

Browser Compatibility

Requires modern browser support for:

• ES6+ JavaScript features
• IndexedDB for file storage
• LocalStorage for state management
• CSS Grid and Flexbox for layouts

Perfect For

✅ Solo Indie Developers - Organize your entire game development pipeline in one tool 

✅ Small Teams - Share project files and keep everyone aligned 

✅ Game Jam Participants - Rapidly prototype and track ideas under time pressure

 ✅ Hobbyists - Turn scattered ideas into structured game projects 

✅ Students - Learn game development with professional organization tools

 ✅ Writers - Plan game narratives with comprehensive story tools

✅ Designers - Document mechanics, systems, and gameplay rules

License

Forgeon Game Planner is proprietary software. You receive a non-exclusive license to use the software for personal and commercial game development. You may install it on multiple devices for your own use. Redistribution, modification, and reverse engineering are prohibited. See the included LICENSE file for complete terms.

Copyright © 2025 Thomas Westfall. All Rights Reserved.

Installation

1. Download the ZIP file

2. Extract the ZIP file

3. Run the .exe file

Get Started Today

Download Forgeon Game Planner and transform the way you create games. No account required, no subscription fees, no data collection—just a powerful tool that works for you.

Stop managing tools. Start making games.

Support

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