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GameMaker

byGameMaker
in Game Engine Software
4.4

Overview

Product Information on GameMaker

Updated 13th October 2025

What is GameMaker?

GameMaker is a software designed for creating 2D games across multiple platforms including desktop, mobile, web, and consoles. The software features a drag-and-drop interface alongside an integrated scripting language, enabling both beginners and experienced developers to design and program games. GameMaker provides tools for sprite and image editing, animation, sound management, and exporting to various operating systems. The software is used to facilitate rapid prototyping and efficient workflow, addressing business needs by streamlining game development processes for individuals or teams aiming to release games efficiently across different devices.

GameMaker Pricing

GameMaker software offers a tiered pricing model with options that include a free version with limited features and paid plans that provide expanded functionality. Paid plans are available through monthly or annual subscriptions, and pricing is based on the target platforms for game export such as Windows, macOS, web, console, and mobile. Each higher tier grants additional platform support and access to features suited for commercial development.

Overall experience with GameMaker

DESIGNER & IT
<50M USD, Software
FAVORABLE

“GameMakers offers a relief of subscription based engines, pay once, use forever with a really big community. ”

5.0
Aug 26, 2025
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CONTENT SPECIALIST
250M - 500M USD, Manufacturing
CRITICAL

“Gamification Features Enhance Engagement and Accessibility in Game Creation Process”

3.0
Aug 24, 2025
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

GameMaker is a swift and user-friendly cross-platform game development tool. It allows developers to craft games with a singular code base that can be published and operated natively on a multitude of platforms. Such platforms include Android, iOS, HTML5, macOS, Ubuntu, and different gaming consoles. Developed with usability and efficiency in mind, it works to streamline the game development process.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Head office location
Dundee, United Kingdom
Number of employees
11 - 50
Website
https://gamemaker.io/

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Peer Discussions

GameMaker Reviews and Ratings

4.4

(13 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
46%
4 Star
46%
3 Star
8%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • DESIGNER & IT
    <50M USD
    Software
    Review Source

    GameMakers offers a relief of subscription based engines, pay once, use forever with a really big community.

    5.0
    Aug 26, 2025
    GameMaker is a great game development engine. It has a very easy learning curve, you can even choose to code or not at all using their visual scripting. You don't need to pay to make games on this engine but if you are done testing it and building your game you need to pay a single lifetime fee in order to publish your creations, that's convenient.
  • DESIGNER & IT
    <50M USD
    Software
    Review Source

    GameMakers offers a relief of subscription based engines, pay once, use forever with a really big community.

    5.0
    Aug 26, 2025
    GameMaker is a great game development engine. It has a very easy learning curve, you can even choose to code or not at all using their visual scripting. You don't need to pay to make games on this engine but if you are done testing it and building your game you need to pay a single lifetime fee in order to publish your creations, that's convenient.
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User Sentiment About GameMaker
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Performance of GameMaker Across Market Features

GameMaker Likes & Dislikes

Like

It is an easy-to-create approach, it has a very comfortable interface in which everything is at plain sight, you don't need to mess around with folders and that kind of stuff. Everything is programmed following a room-objets-behaviors basis, it has its own language system called GML that is pretty easy to learn. The internet is full of tutorials so learning to use this engine is a piece of cake.

Like

It is an easy-to-create approach, it has a very comfortable interface in which everything is at plain sight, you don't need to mess around with folders and that kind of stuff. Everything is programmed following a room-objets-behaviors basis, it has its own language system called GML that is pretty easy to learn. The internet is full of tutorials so learning to use this engine is a piece of cake.

Like

It is an easy-to-create approach, it has a very comfortable interface in which everything is at plain sight, you don't need to mess around with folders and that kind of stuff. Everything is programmed following a room-objets-behaviors basis, it has its own language system called GML that is pretty easy to learn. The internet is full of tutorials so learning to use this engine is a piece of cake.

Dislike

Not specific, The possibilities are endless. Really if you can think this product helps you to bring it to reality.

Dislike

Not specific, The possibilities are endless. Really if you can think this product helps you to bring it to reality.

Dislike

Not specific, The possibilities are endless. Really if you can think this product helps you to bring it to reality.