Grapken

Grapken is a visual node-based editor built specifically for indie game designers who hate writing traditional Game Design Documents.

The problem we solve

Traditional GDDs are boring. They feel like homework, take forever to write, and become obsolete the moment you start building. Most indie devs end up skipping documentation entirely and then struggle with feature creep and disorganized projects.

Our solution

Grapken turns documentation into design. Instead of writing reports about your game, you visually build your game's blueprint using an infinite node-based canvas.

Key features

• Visual Node Editor - Every system, character, and mechanic connected on one infinite board
• Connected Hierarchy - Link characters to mechanics, mechanics to levels, everything interconnected
• Built-in Task Management - Every node has its own task list with Kanban view
• Velocity Tracking - Know when you'll ship with built-in progress metrics
• Markdown Export - Generate clean .md files from your visual design
• No Account Required - Works 100% in browser with localStorage
• 100% Free & Open Source - Self-host, modify, contribute

Built by an indie dev

I built Grapken because I kept running into the same problem: amazing game ideas in my head, but chaos when trying to document them. I tried Notion (too generic), traditional GDDs (never looked at them), and keeping it all in my head (disaster). So I built what I wished existed.

Free forever

The core features will always be free and open source. A Pro version with cloud sync and collaboration is planned based on community feedback.

Try it now at grapken.com - no signup required.