# Isometric tilemaps

> Create isometric tilemaps, which use a 2D grid to simulate a 3D environment and create the illusion of height and depth.

Create isometric tilemaps, 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.

| **Topic**                                                                                                                             | **Description**                                                                                           |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Create an isometric tilemap](/engine/6000.7/manual/unity2d/tilemaps/isometric-tilemap/create-isometric-tilemap.md)                   | Import isometric sprites and add them to an isometric tile palette, then paint onto an isometric tilemap. |
| [Add 3D height to an isometric tilemap](/engine/6000.7/manual/unity2d/tilemaps/isometric-tilemap/tilemap-renderer-isometric-modes.md) | Create 3D height on an isometric tilemap using either multiple tilemaps, or a Z as Y isometric tilemap.   |

## Additional resources

* [Introduction to tilemaps](/engine/6000.7/manual/unity2d/tilemaps/tilemaps.md)
* [Hexagonal tilemaps](/engine/6000.7/manual/unity2d/tilemaps/hexagonal-tilemap.md)