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Hexagonal tilemaps
Create an isometric tilemap

Isometric tilemaps

Create isometric tilemapsA GameObject that allows you to quickly create 2D levels using tiles and a grid overlay. More info
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, which use a 2D grid to simulate a 3D environment and create the illusion of height and depth. Isometric tilemaps are often used in strategy games.

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Create an isometric tilemap Import isometric spritesA 2D graphic objects. If you are used to working in 3D, Sprites are essentially just standard textures but there are special techniques for combining and managing sprite textures for efficiency and convenience during development. More info
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and add them to an isometric tile palette, then paint onto an isometric tilemap.
Add 3D height to an isometric tilemap Create 3D height on an isometric tilemap using either multiple tilemaps, or a Z as Y isometric tilemap.

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Hexagonal tilemaps
Create an isometric tilemap