GameMaker

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S tier on Game Engine SoftwareScore 9.3 · #6 of 91
Android app
Yes
Free plan
Yes
Paid plans from
$79.99/mo
Runs on
Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows
gamemaker.io
The GameMaker homepage

Summary

GameMaker is game-development software with visual scripting, multiplayer tools, and mobile and console export options. Its scripting languages are GML Code and GML Visual. Listed targets include GX.games, Windows, macOS, Ubuntu, HTML5, Android, iOS, tvOS, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The software has a free plan for non-commercial use, but that plan does not include console exports. The Professional plan is listed at 99.99 USD per month, with a commercial license and desktop, web, and mobile exports; its billing note says one-time purchase. The Enterprise plan is listed at 79.99 USD per month, billed monthly, and includes a commercial license, console exports, and source code access. GameMaker is based in Dundee, Scotland. Its pricing model is freemium, and source code is listed as available. The free option may be enough for non-commercial projects without console exports, while paid plan details distinguish desktop, web, and mobile use from console exports and source access.

Who it is for

GameMaker may suit people developing games with GML Code or GML Visual who want visual scripting or multiplayer tools. The free plan is limited to non-commercial use and excludes console exports; commercial licensing is listed with paid plans.

What is good

  • Visual scripting is available.
  • GML Code and GML Visual are supported.
  • Mobile and console export options are listed.
  • Targets include desktop, web, mobile, and consoles.

What to know first

  • Free plan is for non-commercial use only.
  • Free plan does not include console exports.
  • Professional billing note says one-time purchase.

Verdict

GameMaker offers a free non-commercial option and paid plans with differing export and licensing terms. Check the listed plan details carefully, particularly the Professional price and its one-time-purchase billing note.

GameMaker plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free Non-commercial use only · No console exports gamemaker.io · 24 Sept 2026
Professional $99.99/mo One-time purchase Commercial licence · Desktop, web and mobile exports gamemaker.io · 24 Sept 2026
Enterprise $79.99/mo Monthly Commercial licence · Console exports · Source code access gamemaker.io · 24 Sept 2026

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Free plan
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Facts

Source code model
source_availablegamemaker.io · 24 Sept 2026
Visual scripting
Yesgamemaker.io · 24 Sept 2026
Multiplayer tools
Yesgamemaker.io · 24 Sept 2026
Mobile export
Yesgamemaker.io · 24 Sept 2026
Console export
Yesgamemaker.io · 24 Sept 2026
Target platforms
GX.games, Windows, macOS, Ubuntu, HTML5, Android, iOS, tvOS, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switchgamemaker.io · 24 Sept 2026
Scripting languages
GML Code, GML Visualgamemaker.io · 24 Sept 2026

Company

Headquarters
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdomgamemaker.io · 28 Sept 2026

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