Information Density: GameMaker (YoYo Games Ltd) – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

The Friendly Indie Game Engine
[H1] START MAKING GAMES
Make games. No experience required. GameMaker gives you the tools to learn quickly and bring your ideas to life.REGISTER
[H1] Free your creativity
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Make it in 15 minutes
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Get asset bundles
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Teach game design
[H1] GameMaker is for everyone
"I’m impressed with how well GameMaker scales when you start out - from knowing nothing to getting familiar with it. [...] I still like GameMaker today, as a full time developer, just because it has all the tools I need to make the games."Greg Lobanov (Chicory: A Colorful Tale)
[H1] GameMaker is for everyone
"It's easy to pick up and start learning. With GameMaker, making games is not only simple, but also fun."Gabriel Gonçalves (Gagonfe)
[H1] GameMaker is for everyone
“GameMaker's systems were easy enough to approach as a novice and are now so second-nature to me that I'm comfortable tackling larger-scale problems that I wouldn't have dreamt of four years ago.”Carl Pilon (Orange Pylon Games)
[H1] GameMaker is for everyone
“Using GameMaker's in-built tools let me understand the role they play in game development and gave me the foundations I needed to go on to recreate any of them for myself in larger contexts. It was the perfect stepping stone for me to go from knowing nothing to feeling like I am an experienced games programmer.”Gabe Weiner (lazyeye)
[H1] GameMaker is for everyone
“GameMaker basically taught me how to make games.”Carlos Azuaga (CZAzuaga)
[H1] GameMaker is for everyone
“Everything I know about programming I learned thanks to GameMaker. It was my very first coding experience and I'm glad I stuck with it. The GameMaker community is also vast and there's tons of content in forums and tutorials, which made the learning process a lot less scary.”Matias Schmied (maitan69)
[H1] GameMaker is for everyone
“Honestly, without GameMaker, I probably wouldn't even have gotten to the hobby stage of game development. It gave me an approachable way to get into game dev and realise my ideas, that I otherwise couldn't have.”Benjamin Kiefer (BenStar)
[H1] GameMaker is for everyone
“GML is a lot easier to learn than other programming languages.”FriendlyCosmonaut
[H2] GameMaker features
GameMaker is a complete development tool for making 2D games, used by indie developers, professional studios, and educators worldwide. Create games for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, HTML5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.See all featuresSee all features
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The Ultimate 2D Game Development Tool
[H2] Free
Completely free, no credit card requiredMake your first game with our free tutorialsUpload your games to GX.gamesStart now
[H2] Professional
Level up your game development and release your games commercially.Find out more
[H2] Enterprise
A must-have for small and large studios alike. Release on major console platforms.Export your game to any platform from a single code base.Find out moreAre you an educator? Explore our education licenses and change your teaching experience.Learn more
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[H1] Download GameMaker For Free
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[H2] Can't find what you're looking for?
GameMaker Long Term Stable (LTS) Version The Long Term Stable (LTS) build is our default build that we expect most users to be on.It will provide users with one version of GameMaker that will allow them to develop without having to worry about new features disrupting their workflow.The LTS version won’t receive new feature updates like other versions of GameMaker during its two-year lifecycle. Instead, the LTS will only be updated to address critical bugs, security issues, or critical updates. This version may be of particular use to Console Developers who want a consistent feature set and Schools who have a curriculum that would otherwise need to be altered to accommodate newly created features. GameMaker BETA version With the BETA version of GameMaker, you’ll receive bug fixes and new features sooner than those on the monthly release of GameMaker. You’re also more likely to encounter new bugs on the BETA version, which you can report to us to help improve the engine. The BETA version can be downloaded separately to other versions of GameMaker, which means you can have the LTS version installed alongside the BETA version if you’d prefer.Since BETA versions can contain bugs or format changes that can corrupt or lock your project files, we highly recommend backing up your projects before opening them on BETA.Download BETA for Windows  Download BETA for Mac  Download BETA for Ubuntu   Which version of GameMaker is right for me? Here’s a small breakdown of the different versions of GameMaker and their key benefits: Long Term Support (LTS) build (available via Download buttons at top of this page): This is our default download, this should allow developers to master one version of GameMaker without new feature updates disrupting their workflow.BETA version: For those looking to receive the latest GameMaker updates early, new features will appear here first. Your feedback will help shape the future of the GameMaker engine.Can I download GameMaker for free? Yes - all versions of GameMaker are completely free to download. You’ll only need to pay if you plan to release your game commercially or if you’d like to export your games to Console platforms.For more information, check out our Get page.

[H1] GAMEMAKER FEATURES
Built for beginners and professionals alike, GameMaker's intuitive features provide you with the tools for you to become a game creator.
[H2] LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE
Choose between GML Code or GML visual and build the 2D game of your dreams.GML CodeGML Visual
[H2] LEARN HOW TO USE GAMEMAKER TOOLS
GameMaker features powerful tools for both beginners and professionals!
[H1] KEY GAMEMAKER FEATURES
[H2] Room Editor
The GameMaker Room Editor lets you add and remove rooms, set your camera controls, manage your design tools, and more.
[H2] Workspaces
Re-arrange your workspace to suit your projects and optimise your output.
[H2] Object Editor
Create and personalise objects to bring your game to life.1/3
[H1] Creative
[H2] Image Editor
Create, edit, and design your own 2D game assets.
[H2] Sprites
Make or import your own sprites, tilesets, character animations, and backgrounds.
[H2] Sequences
Amaze your players with amazing animations and powerful cutscenes.1/3
[H1] MORE FEATURES
[H2] Tilesets
Design levels quickly and efficiently with tile brushes, auto-tiles, and animated tiles.
[H2] Debugger
Identify bugs and errors in seconds to keep your game running smoothly.1/2
[H1] ADDITIONAL GAMEMAKER FEATURES
[H2] Networking
Let GameMaker handle your network management so you can focus on the game itself.
[H2] In-App Purchases
Monetise your games and earn through adverts and in-app purchases.
[H2] Push Notifications
Deliver updates and notifications directly to your players.
[H2] Upcoming Features
Check out our roadmap for all the latest features coming to GameMaker.
[H1] PUBLISH YOUR GAMES
Share your game with the world. Export your creations to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, GX.games, and Steam.LEARN MORE

[H1] LET'S MAKE A GAME!
[H1] FREE
FREE TO USEIncludes:More InfoNon-Commercial LicenceGX Games ExportDesktop ExportsWeb ExportMobile ExportsStart Now, It's Free!
[H1] PROFESSIONAL
ONE-TIME PURCHASEIncludes:More InfoCommercial LicenceGX Games ExportDesktop ExportsWeb ExportMobile ExportsBuy now
[H1] ENTERPRISE
MONTHLYYEARLYIncludes:More InfoCommercial LicenceGX Games ExportDesktop ExportsWeb ExportMobile ExportsConsole Exports*Source Code AccessBUY NOWSystem requirements
[H1] FAQ
How much does it cost to use GameMaker?GameMaker is absolutely free to download and keep forever for non-commercial use.For commercial use or Console export, purchase a Professional license or our Enterprise Subscription.What are the free limitations of GameMaker?If you want to make money from your game, you need to buy a Commercial License for $99.99 . If you want to export to Console you need the Enterprise subscription.Other than that, everything else is free and unlimited!Does GameMaker have a watermark?Nope - whether you're on the Free tier, or one of our two paid tiers, GameMaker does not force a watermark or splash screen on your games. If you fancy adding a splash screen or our logo somewhere, though, we'd be very grateful!What happens if I bought a GameMaker Subscription?If you're currently paying for an old Creator or Indie tier, those subscriptions will not be renewed when your license expires. Once they expire, you may want to purchase a one-time Professional license, or sign up for an Enterprise subscription. If you choose to buy a Professional license, a discount will be applied based on how much you've previously paid to us in Subscriptions. Only funds that were paid to us will factor into this calculation, and any free months will not be included.Here are a few USD examples of how this may apply:- You've spent 5 months on our Creator Subscription, so you've paid us $24.95, this rounded up to the nearest 5% is 25% of the cost of GameMaker Professional. This would discount the $99.99 fee by 25% and you would pay $74.99, or equivalent in your chosed currency.- If you've spent a year on our old Indie tier, you will automatically be granted a free Professional license.- If you've spent two months on our Enterprise tier, you've paid us $158.98 in subscription fees. You will automatically be granted a free Professional licence.- If your Subscription purchase was made through Steam, please read and follow our Help Article  For more information, please contact our Helpdesk and we will be happy to help.What happens if I bought a pre-Subscription version of GameMaker?There is no discount associated with ownership of any GameMaker: Studio (1.4) or GameMaker Studio 2 permanent licence.If you purchased a GameMaker Studio 2 Desktop/Web/Mobile permanent licence in the past then you are welcome to still release games commercially using the GMS2 runtime.Here are the licences for the GMS 2 Licence Runtimes:GameMaker Runtime Licence - GMS2 Desktop GameMaker Runtime Licence - GMS2 Web GameMaker Runtime Licence - GMS2 Mobile When we release the new GMRT (GameMaker Runtime) it will be free for non-commercial use. If you wish to use GMRT for a commercial release, we ask that you purchase a Professional licence.
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