--- description: Learn more about GameMaker: Studio price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Australia. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: GameMaker: Studio Cost & Reviews - Capterra Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Game Development Software](/directory/30951/game-development/software) > [GameMaker: Studio](/software/158594/gamemaker-studio) # GameMaker: Studio Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.au/software/158594/gamemaker-studio Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/158594/gamemaker-studio?page=2) > Multi-platform game development system with drag \& drop capabilities, built-in shader editing, user engagement and real-time analytics. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 96 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses GameMaker: Studio? Game developers ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 96 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: YoYo Games - **Location**: Dundee, UK - **Founded**: 2007 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: GBP 39.00 - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United Kingdom ## Features - Animation - Physics Simulation - Prototype Creation ## Support Options - Chat ## Category - [Game Development Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30951/game-development/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It might be a little intimidating at the beginning to use this software. Other than that, it is a pretty useful software. > > We have been using the software for testing 2D games specifically for mobiles and while we still are in testing phase, the capabilities of this software for 2D games is very impressive. ----- ### "It’s good for a novice" — 5.0/5 > **Alin** | *20 July 2024* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: GameMaker Studio is easy to pick up and learning. This system is easy for a novice to learn than other programming. > > **Cons**: I don’t have anything to critisize at this platform. I am very glad because is so easy to use. > > With this programming I am the opportunity to explore a dozens of game templates, use my own characters, publish my games in a few seconds and allows players to submit their scores. ----- ### "Gamemake maybe is a little better now but still lacks features" — 4.0/5 > **Alvaro** | *28 May 2024* | Computer Games | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: - The GML language is really easy to understand. - The UI is really intuitive - The pricing has improved since i last try it , now only requiring one payment of 99$ > > **Cons**: - When i tried the networking features i notice that you need a server with a GUI to use it correctly, now exists other solutions but at the time i dropped it mostly because of this issue. - No 3d is also an issue if you are going for something with that. - GML is exclusive to Gamemaker so you cant use it in other engines > > its a good and intuitive for a beginer engine is really good , but it lacks other features that other engines already provide. ----- ### "my experience in GameMaker studio" — 4.0/5 > **mohamed** | *11 December 2022* | Graphic Design | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: From his point of view, GameMaker Studio is a wonderful program in the game industry because it contains a large amount of tools that greatly help in creating games for the Internet or for mobile, and it also contains more than one programming language that helps game makers choose the appropriate programming language for them, and the She has ready-made game projects. Use and modify them to make it easier for novice game makers. > > **Cons**: The price is not good for some people and the interface of the program looks difficult. > > In my general view, it is a solid program, and it contains many powerful tools for making and using games in more than one programming language. There are ready-made projects that you can practice with or use as a game and modify. ----- ### "A Comprehensive Review of GameMaker: Studio" — 5.0/5 > **Adnaan** | *20 February 2023* | Computer Games | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: GameMaker: Studio is an incredibly powerful and feature-rich game development engine that allows developers to rapidly create and deploy games for multiple platforms. Its drag-and-drop interface is easy to learn and use, allowing beginners and experts alike to quickly create engaging, visually stunning games. > > **Cons**: Despite its powerful features, GameMaker: Studio has a steep learning curve and can be difficult to get the hang of for newcomers. Additionally, the lack of certain features, such as networking, can be a hindrance for more complex projects. > > GameMaker: Studio is a powerful and feature-rich game development engine that is easy to learn and use. With its drag-and-drop interface, it’s easy to quickly get up and running. However, its steep learning curve and lack of certain features can be a challenge for newcomers and experienced developers alike. ----- Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/158594/gamemaker-studio?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/158594/gamemaker-studio) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ko | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data