freemium  ·  v2024.14.3

GameMaker

Making games is for everyone

Veteran 2D-focused engine with its own language (GML), beloved for rapid prototyping and pixel-perfect 2D games.

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4/5
AI-Friendly
10/10
Platforms
★★★
2D
★
3D
Free for non-commercial; Comme…
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Technical Details

Languages & Scripting

Languages
GML
Scripting Approach
visual + code
Visual Scripting
DnD (Drag and Drop)

Rendering & Physics

Renderer
Custom 2D renderer, basic 3D support
Built-in Physics
Yes
Particle System
Yes

Platform Support

Windows
macOS
Linux
iOS
Android
Web
Steam
PlayStation
Xbox
Switch

Ecosystem

Asset Store

Has Asset Store
GameMaker Marketplace
Dialogue Tools
Chatterbox

Community

Community Size
medium
Documentation
good

Business & Licensing

License
freemium
Cost
Free for non-commercial; Commercial license from $9.99/mo
Revenue Share
None
Console Middleware
Included with subscription (Enterprise tier for consoles)

AI Compatibility

4/5

GML is simple and text-based, project files are mostly readable, straightforward structure

Text-based scenes

Best For

2D Games Pixel Art Rapid Prototyping Beginners Platformers

Not Ideal For

3D Games AAA Large Teams

Notable Games

Undertale
Hotline Miami
Hyper Light Drifter
Katana ZERO

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