GameMaker
A cross-platform game engine enabling 2D and limited 3D game development using visual scripting or a proprietary coding language
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| + | Room Editor Free, Professional, Enterprise | Allows the design and arrangement of game levels, helping users define scenes and manage game flow. |
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| + | Object Editor Free, Professional, Enterprise | Enables the creation and management of game objects to support assigning behaviors and organizing interactive elements. |
| + | Sprite Management Free, Professional, Enterprise | Supports importing, editing, and animating image assets helping users in handling visual elements for characters and backgrounds. |
| + | Tileset Support Free, Professional, Enterprise | Provides tools to build levels using tiles helping users streamline level design by reusing graphical segments |
| + | Sequence Editor Free, Professional, Enterprise | Offers an environment to set up animations and cutscenes, helping with control over event sequences and transitions within a game. |
| + | Debugger Free, Professional, Enterprise | Tracks code execution and detects errors assisting in troubleshooting and refining game logic. |
| + | Networking Tools Free, Professional, Enterprise | Provides components to manage online interactions for creating multiplayer or connected gameplay experiences. |
| + | In-App Purchase Integration Free, Professional, Enterprise | Supports including purchase options in a game to add revenue streams directly within the application. |
| + | Push Notifications Free, Professional, Enterprise | Allows sending alerts and updates to players. |
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System Requirements
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| 2 | Dual Core CPU | Quad Core CPU |
| 3 | 2GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| 4 | OpenGL 4-compliant onboard graphics | Dedicated graphics card |
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| 6 | Connect to internet at least once a month | Always-on internet connection |
Ratings
4.475
| Capterra | 4.45 based on 96 reviews |
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| PCMag | 4.55 based on professional's opinion |
| Steam Store | 4.55 based on 2093 reviews |
Repository
GameMaker being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.
License
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- Free: A non-commercial license which supports Desktop Export (Windows, macOS, and Linux), Web Export (HTML5), Mobile Exports (iOS, Android, Amazon Fire, Android TV, and tvOS).
- Professional: A one-time purchase license that allows everything in Free version, plus commercial license, allowing to distribute the creations for money.
- Enterprise: A subscription offering that allows everything in Professional version, plus Console Exports (PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch) and access to GameMaker’s Source Code.