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GameMaker
Welcome to the home of GameMaker, the fastest and friendliest cross-platform game development technology out there.
Welcome to the home of GameMaker, the fastest and friendliest cross-platform game development technology out there. GameMaker has been completely redeveloped with usability and efficiency at its core, allowing developers to create games within a single code base and then publish them to run natively across multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, HTML5, PS4, Xbox One, Windows Desktop, macOS, Ubuntu, Windows UWP and Nintendo Switch.
- License
- Freemium (Pay once)Freemium
- Category
- Game Development
- Platforms
- MacWindowsSteam
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- 4.4(600)
- 3 alternatives
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Features
Key capabilitiesDevelopmentGameMakerPortableSprite sheetsCode Completion
Use cases
Development workflowsGameMaker workflowsPortable workflowsSprite sheets workflows
Research notes
GameMaker sits in Game Development alongside options like Official Partner and Godot Engine. Buyers typically care about development, gamemaker, portable. Use the alternatives list and primary sources linked on this profile before you commit.
Strengths
- • Strong support for development
- • Available on Mac, Windows, Steam
- • Freemium (Pay once) licensing is clear for evaluation
- • Easy to compare against Official Partner and Godot Engine
Tradeoffs
- • Confirm current pricing and limits on the vendor site — directory data can lag
- • Depth of advanced features varies by plan — check what you actually need
- • Crowded category with many credible alternatives
Ideal for: Game Development teams evaluating toolsIdeal for: Individuals and small teams starting without a big budgetIdeal for: People focused on iphone-game-maker
FAQ
What is GameMaker?
Welcome to the home of GameMaker, the fastest and friendliest cross-platform game development technology out there.
What is GameMaker best used for?
Development workflows; GameMaker workflows; Portable workflows.
What are alternatives to GameMaker?
Common alternatives include Official Partner, Godot Engine, GDevelop, Unreal Engine, Scratch. Compare features, pricing, and platforms on Bookmarkit.
Alternatives to GameMaker
High-fidelity game engine for AAA games, film, and virtual production.
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Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share.
FreeGame DevelopmentMacWindowsLinuxFree · See website
What is GameMaker?
Welcome to the home of GameMaker, the fastest and friendliest cross-platform game development technology out there. GameMaker has been completely redeveloped with usability and efficiency at its core, allowing developers to create games within a single code base and then publish them to run natively across multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, HTML5, PS4, Xbox One, Windows Desktop, macOS, Ubuntu, Windows UWP and Nintendo Switch. Teams often evaluate it alongside GDevelop and Unreal Engine when comparing pricing, features, and fit for development workflows.
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