GameMaker

GameMaker

Opera Software
Unity

Unity

Unity Technologies
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About

GameMaker is a user-friendly game development platform designed for creators of all skill levels, enabling them to build 2D games quickly and efficiently. It features a drag-and-drop interface alongside its GameMaker Language (GML), providing flexibility for both beginners and experienced developers. The engine includes a suite of built-in tools for animation, physics, and shaders, allowing developers to create polished games without requiring extensive coding knowledge. GameMaker supports cross-platform deployment, enabling games to be exported to PC, mobile, consoles, and web with minimal adjustments. With its intuitive workflow and powerful features, GameMaker is a popular choice for indie developers and small studios looking to bring their game ideas to life.

About

The leading platform for creating interactive, real-time content. Build 2D, 3D and VR games and apps at speed. From artist tools to live-ops, everything you need to bring your vision to life today. The complete solutions for professionals to create and operate. Create and operate amazing applications and immersive experiences with a complete solution for professionals across industries. Change up your splash screen. Or completely remove it. Gain greater insight into what’s happening in your game with real-time data on crashes, exceptions and user feedback. Minimize downtime with access to expert technical support when you encounter issues. Available as a separate purchase through a Unity sales representative. Unity Gaming Services: backend and LiveOps services trusted by world-class studios to support multiplayer and live games at any scale, with any engine or tech stack.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Game developers seeking a tool to make their own 2D indie games

Audience

Gaming developers looking for a platform to design, create and manage their games

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

$35.00/month
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.8 / 5
support 4.9 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • My favorite part of Unity is its engaging UI, since it's very easy to learn within a short period of time. In addition, Unity has an inbuilt asset store, where users can download free assets or purchase those that they need.
  • 1-Unity helped me with making 2d and 3d games as conveying is speedy, which recuperations time. 2-The Unity social class is huge, which helps in handling many inquiries. 3-As a computer programmer, Unity setting up language C# is easy to make and fathom.
  • Unity has made gaming so easy and addictive that it's no longer a complex affair; anyone with a basic understanding of mathematics can create games with Unity. It's easy and convenient, and the price is definitely right.Edit games and use interfaces to create fun games. Scriptable objects, assets store to obtain amazing assets for the games.
  • -The Unity engine is a cross-platform engine that is used to develop video games for a variety of different platforms. -The Unity engine is known for being easy to use, which makes it a popular choice for developers who are new to game development. -The Unity engine comes with a wide variety of features that can be used to create a wide range of different types of games.
  • I loved the features! There is so much that you can do with Unity. Whether it is just sculpting creations, creating 2-d sidescrollers OR creating a full fledged 3-d action packed game.

Cons

  • On Unity, there are fewer video courses available to learn. It works great on high-spec computers and laptops, but lags badly on low-spec computers.
  • 1 - The updates are free, every so often there are revolutionary enough changes beginning with one structure then onto the close to cause headaches 2 - Whether that be with what you at first have in for content or endeavoring to utilize assets from the online store, a couple of assets simply work for unequivocal structures, and notwithstanding the way that they seem like they are practical anyway may throw botches in making the current endeavor unusable until fixes.
  • There has been some stability issues in newer versions although the old versions are becoming more stable. There has been some UI component issues, mostly related to scrollview and text. Sometimes there is a third-party Unity package manager.
  • The Unity engine is a great game development engine, but there are some things that I do not like about it. One thing is that it can be difficult to create custom scripts for your game. Another thing is that the engine can be slow to load on some computers.
  • It was definitely hard to get the hang of right at first. I deleted so many things on accident while trying to edit them. But it's a learning curve. You'll get there!

Training

Documentation Not Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

Opera Software
Norway
gamemaker.io/en

Company Information

Unity Technologies
Founded: 2004
United States
unity.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

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Categories

Game Development Supported
Game Engines Supported

Categories

3D Modeling Supported
3D Rendering Supported
Animation Supported
App Monetization Supported
Game Development Supported
Game Engines Supported
Game Monetization Supported
VR Game Engines Supported

Game Development Features

2D Supported
3D Not Supported
Analytics Supported
Animation Not Supported
Asset Management Not Supported
Drag & Drop Supported
eCommerce Not Supported
IT Asset Management Supported
Network Management Supported
Physics Supported
Player Management Not Supported
Prototyping Not Supported
Virtual Reality Not Supported

Game Development Features

2D Supported
3D Supported
Analytics Supported
Animation Supported
Asset Management Not Supported
Drag & Drop Not Supported
eCommerce Not Supported
IT Asset Management Supported
Network Management Not Supported
Physics Supported
Player Management Not Supported
Prototyping Not Supported
Virtual Reality Supported

App Monetization Features

Banner Ads Supported
Data Monetization Supported
Dynamic Product Ads Supported
Native Ads Supported
Playable Ads Supported
Rich Media Ads Supported
Sponsorships Supported
Subscriptions Supported
Video Ads Supported

Integrations

Gamelogic Supported
AppMetrica Not Supported
Avoyd Not Supported
Chatterbox Not Supported
Desktop.com Not Supported
Fuzzy Logic Studio Not Supported
Gyazo Not Supported
HostAccess Not Supported
Koala Not Supported
LiveKit Not Supported
Localazy Not Supported
Mocap Fusion Not Supported
Original Not Supported
PACE Anti-Piracy Not Supported
Polyhive Not Supported
Qualisys Track Manager Not Supported
Resemble AI Not Supported
Rokoko Not Supported
Scope AR Worklink Not Supported
dotTrace Not Supported

Integrations

Gamelogic Supported
AppMetrica Supported
Avoyd Supported
Chatterbox Supported
Desktop.com Supported
Fuzzy Logic Studio Supported
Gyazo Supported
HostAccess Supported
Koala Supported
LiveKit Supported
Localazy Supported
Mocap Fusion Supported
Original Supported
PACE Anti-Piracy Supported
Polyhive Supported
Qualisys Track Manager Supported
Resemble AI Supported
Rokoko Supported
Scope AR Worklink Supported
dotTrace Supported
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