GameMaker Studio is the latest and greatest incarnation of GameMaker! It has everything you need to take your idea from concept to finished game. With no barriers to entry and powerful functionality, the tool is the ultimate 2D development environment! Making games development accessible to everyone means taking away the barriers to getting started. Using intuitive ‘Drag and Drop’ development environment you can have your game up and running in a matter of minutes without ever having to write any code! GameMaker’s built-in language (GML) helps you learn to program as you go and not jump in at the deep end of coding. Download GameMaker Studio for Windows PC Now!
Using a single development workflow the app allows you export your game directly to Windows desktop, Mac OS X, Ubuntu, Android, iOS, fireTV, Android TV, Microsoft UWP, HTML5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Requiring a big budget to create beautiful looking games is now a thing of the past. GameMaker allows you to implement AAA game features hassle-free. Bring your games to life with 2D physics, create a thriving player base with cross-platform network play, and create stunning visual effects using shaders.
Features and Highlights
Backwards Compatible
Import your GameMaker: Studio projects directly into Studio 2 and have them ready to run in a matter of minutes.
YoYo Account
It uses your YoYo Account to provide a single login for all your game making needs.
Tutorials
With integrated tutorials you can have your learning materials docked directly in your workspace.
Laptop Mode
For all users who develop on laptops, an efficient working process has been developed that does not interfere with development.
Skinning
Customize your development environment by choosing from predefined skins or creating your own.
Docking
Organize your workspace by docking your tool windows where you want them.
Object Editor
With unique structure and workflow it has never been easier to manage the objects within your game.
Script Editor
With tabs and the ability to split the editor you can work with multiple files without having a window for each.
Superior Workflow
Drag and Drop like never before, create the game you want without ever writing any code.
Library
Choose what you need from extensive library of events and actions to sculpt the game you desire.
Code Preview
Learn how to program by viewing the code behind DnD™ actions and take your games to the next level.
GameMaker Language
Based on C programming language, GML gives you all the power of other programming languages while being easy to learn.
Layers
Take control of how objects are ordered within your rooms and draw sprites directly without the need for an object.
Tile Brushes
Make repetition a breeze by creating a group of tiles and drawing them directly to the room.
Inheritance
Add variety quickly to your projects by sharing common code and resources.
Brush Based Editing
Create a brush from any section of your image simply and efficiently with amazing new editor.
Animation Support
Bring your sprites to life with a touch of motion and take your games to the next level.
Extensions
Extend the power of Game Maker by incorporating third party libraries and SDKs.
Marketplace
The one-stop-shop for developers to access all of the amazing game making resources created by members of the Game Maker community.
Note: Limited functionality in demo version.