GameMaker
gamemaker.io
What it is
GameMaker is game-development software with visual scripting, multiplayer tools, and export options for mobile and consoles. Projects can use GML Code or GML Visual. Listed targets include GX.games, Windows, macOS, Ubuntu, HTML5, Android, iOS, tvOS, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The free plan costs nothing and is limited to non-commercial use, without console exports. Professional is listed at $99.99 a month, with a commercial licence and desktop, web, and mobile exports; its billing note says one-time purchase. Enterprise is listed at $79.99 a month, billed monthly, and includes a commercial licence, console exports, and source code access. The pricing note says paid plans start at $79.99/mo. GameMaker’s source code model is listed as source available, and the maker is headquartered in Dundee, Scotland. The platform list also includes Linux, macOS, and Windows. Plan details distinguish non-commercial use from commercial licensing and specify export access, so intended use and target platforms are relevant when selecting a tier.
Spec sheet
- Free plan
- YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · gamemaker.io
- Headquarters
- Dundee, Scotland, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · gamemaker.io
- Console export
- YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · gamemaker.io
- Mobile export
- YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · gamemaker.io
- Multiplayer tools
- YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · gamemaker.io
- Scripting languages
- GML Code,GML VisualRead 24 Sep 2026 · gamemaker.io
- Source code model
- source_availableRead 24 Sep 2026 · gamemaker.io
- Target platforms
- GX.games,Windows,macOS,Ubuntu,HTML5,Android,iOS,tvOS,Xbox,PlayStation,Nintendo SwitchRead 24 Sep 2026 · gamemaker.io
- Visual scripting
- YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · gamemaker.io
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- GML Code and GML Visual scripting.
- Multiplayer tools are listed.
- Targets include desktop, web, mobile, and consoles.
- Free plan available for non-commercial use.
Limits
- Free plan excludes console exports.
- Professional price is listed as $99.99 a month, with one-time billing noted.
- Enterprise is listed at $79.99 a month.
Who it suits
It suits people developing games for the listed desktop, web, mobile, or console targets. The free tier is for non-commercial use; paid plans specify commercial licences and different export access.
Verdict
GameMaker lists a free non-commercial tier and paid plans with commercial licensing and different export options. Check the billing notes carefully, since Professional is listed monthly but described as a one-time purchase.
Where Specifiction places it
- Game Engine Software#33 of 928.4
- Mobile Development IDEs#16 of 418.1
- Game Visual Scripting Software#11 of 268.0
- Game Asset Marketplaces#9 of 218.1
- Game Development Software#27 of 438.1