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GameMaker
Veteran 2D engine behind Undertale and Hyper Light Drifter
freemium Free tier exports to GX.games; paid plans from $5/month Solo-dev friendly
GameMaker is a 2D-focused engine with its own scripting language (GML) and a visual drag-and-drop system. Proven track record with hit indie titles. Free tier available with limited export options.
Highlights
- + Proven by hit games (Undertale, Hyper Light Drifter, Katana ZERO)
- + GML is approachable for beginners with C-like syntax
- + Excellent 2D performance and sprite handling
- + Room editor with tile layers and collision masks
Limitations
- − Free tier limited to web export only
- − 3D support is minimal and hacky
- − Console export requires expensive enterprise license
Platforms
Windows macOS Web Mobile