Game Maker for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 29, 2024

If you want to make your own games, this is the program to try first. Game Maker installs quickly and launches automatically, starting up by generating a new project. A basic project includes sprites, sounds, background, paths, scripts, data files, time lines, objects, and room features, as well as game information and options, all of which you can configure freely. In particular, the application offers a good deal of control over sprites, which can be scaled, rotated, made partially transparent, and blended with a color. Each feature offers samples to show you how to create your masterpiece. All you need is imagination and the freeware's help file. You might not be able to create something, such as Doom or Heroes of Might and Magic, but mah-jongg and golf are doable. Though writing a game might seem intimidating, Game Maker brings it within reach.

Game Maker for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: September 22, 2011

Latest update: February 29, 2024

Version: 8.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows 2000
Windows ME

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 1,117,175

Downloads Last Week: 3

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User Reviews

4.1/5

182 User Votes

Good program for the rest of us
SlofrogNovember 30, 2013
Pros
- Very easy to understand and use - A tutorial and three examples for newbies - Many features, especially in Pro (paid) edition - Programming scripts for advanced users
Cons
- A newer (but worse, in my opinion) version is available
Summary
Use Game Maker 8.0 instead
SlofrogNovember 30, 2013
Pros
- Very easy to use - Good for creating basic games (and programs?) - See also my review for version 8.0
Cons
- Very buggy - No sprites, sounds etc. (unlike Game Maker 8.0) - Often prompts to upgrade to Standard (paid) edition
Summary
If you haven't got a good reason for using version 8.1, install version 8.0 instead. It isn't as buggy and it doesn't spoil your EXE game with watermarks and ads.
Amazing program!
slenderpmanJune 23, 2013
Pros
Extremely flexible and easy to use. Unlike other similar game-making programs, this one allows you to create your own parameters and resources for games, which means that its only limit is the creativity of the programmer. Plus, it the interface is simple. Other programs have interfaces that can be intimidating and difficult, but this one is nonthreatening and easy to work with.
Cons
Somewhat expensive, although there is a free demo version that gives access to most of the features. Also, map creation can sometimes be frustrating.
Summary
Of all the game making programs I have seen, this has to be my favorite. It is usable by both beginners and advanced users because of its flexibility. I would recommend this program to anybody who is interested in making games.
I thought it was free
anunusualwomanApril 20, 2013
Pros
none whatsoever
Cons
I was led to believe it was free because I only searched for free but it says I have to buy it to use it. Not to download it, but to use it. I uninstalled of course.
Summary
it sucks .
earumamaaduMarch 16, 2012
Pros
no pros .
Cons
hard to describe in words how terrible it is
Summary
Great but has a issue
firemaster1337February 17, 2012
Pros
It does what its supposed to do
Cons
Once and a while it said it can not create valild runner data and it can be fixed by reinstalling
Summary
untill it is fixed I shall stay with a 4 star rating
Hard to understand how to use this program!
mammy2921January 8, 2012
Pros
None at all!
Cons
Hard to do!
Summary
Removed it from my computer
Not installing properly!
Kevy_MTOctober 17, 2011
Pros
I have no idea because the program will not install correctly on my system.
Cons
I have had and installed the previous versoon of Game Maker and enjoyed it, so I decided to upgrade to the newest version. After I downloaded the program, and started to install, everything started to go wrong. Several files had problems installing on this program, and now the program will not run at all.
Summary
(continued from the Cons section) I am terribly disappointed with both CNET and the creators of Game Maker. This software doesn't even deserve the rating I have given it in my opinion because of the installation issues I experienced. I have downloaded some pretty good software from CNET download.com, I would honestly like to continue doing just that, but when junk like this program and in CNET download.com, I begin to wonder why I even come here. I do not apologize for my review of this program.
The Best :)
0R74ND0March 19, 2011
Pros
I Love It! Easy To Use Program... "* * * * *" Stars
Cons
NONE! It's Cool...
Summary
So Far It's Awesome...
Wow, this is amazing!
TheRekcahFebruary 1, 2011
Pros
Make advanced games with drag-and-drop! How good your game is depends on how much time you put into it, NOT your skill level! The lite version is free, and you only need pro if your are a semi-serious programmer. Giant community at yoyogames.com.
Cons
Lite version [this download] is some-what limited when compared to the pro version, but lite is still MORE then enough to make games for fun.
Summary

Developer’s Description

By Mark Overmar

Create your own games without coding.

Game Maker allows you to make exciting computer games without the need to write a single line of code. Using easy-to-learn, drag-and-drop actions, you can make professional-looking games in no time. Games can have backgrounds, animated graphics, music, and sound effects, and once you get more experienced there's a built-in programming language that gives you full flexibility. What's best, Game Maker can be used completely free of charge, and you can use the games you produce any way you like. You even can sell them.