[Unsupported] GameMaker Studio 2 Desktop

[Unsupported] GameMaker Studio 2 Desktop

YoYo Games Ltd. · 2017 · Game Development, Utilities, Design & Illustration, Education, Animation & Modeling

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About [Unsupported] GameMaker Studio 2 Desktop

✦ AI summary

GameMaker Studio 2 is a comprehensive 2D game development environment that lets you build games using either intuitive drag-and-drop tools for beginners or a powerful programming language for professionals. It stands out with real-time animation editing, seamless cross-platform deployment across mobile, console, web, and desktop, and built-in monetization tools all in one accessible package.

GameMaker has moved!


This is a legacy version of GameMaker and does not receive any updates.
To make sure you are on the latest version and able to get updates, search for "GameMaker" in the Steam Store.
Any previous licence purchase is still valid for the new version.

GameMaker Studio 2 is the latest and greatest incarnation of GameMaker!

It has everything you need to take your idea from concept to finished game. With a fresh user interface and many new exciting features including; Real-Time Animation Editing, a new innovative workflow and seamless path from Drag and Drop to actual code, developing top quality games has never been easier!

Featuring a powerful programming language for professionals, and a drag-and-drop no-code-required workflow for beginners, and a comprehensive toolset, top quality games can be developed quickly.

With the most advanced exporter ever, rapid cross-platform deployment is achievable across all leading platforms including mobile, html5, console and desktop.

Monetisation tools enable a range of functionality to be quickly and easily deployed including In-App Purchasing, Advertising, Analytics and User Engagement.

With no barriers to entry and powerful functionality, GameMaker Studio 2 is the ultimate 2D development environment!

GameMaker Studio 2 Desktop Includes:

  • Unlimited Resources
  • Dedicated Support Forum
  • Windows Desktop Export
  • macOS Export
  • Ubuntu Export

Key Features and Benefits


  • Affordable, top quality game development
  • Easy to get started – novice to professional
  • Powerful programming language for professionals
  • Drag and Drop system for beginners – no coding required
  • Comprehensive Toolset: Level, Image, Tile, Object, Script and Audio Editors
  • Leading physics engine and advanced shaders
  • Powerful animation support and networking
  • Rapid Cross-Platform exporting – all leading platforms supported
  • Monetisation Tools: IAP, Advertising, Analytics and User Engagement
  • Actively developed – new features and upgrades released regularly


Technical Features


  • Layer Based Level Editor
  • Level Inheritance – to easily create different level biomes
  • New Sequences Animation Tool
  • Re-Designed Layer Based Image Editor
  • Tile System – with Auto Tiling, Tile Animation and Brushes
  • Re-Envisaged Drag and Drop, Enhanced and Faster
  • Extensive Library of Events and Actions
  • Real-Time Animation Editing
  • Multi-Column, tabbed code editor
  • Improved Object Editor
  • New Audio Mixer
  • Backwards Compatibility with GameMaker: Studio projects
  • Multiple Workspaces with intuitive design
  • Laptop mode custom workspaces
  • Rapid Search mechanism to open resources instantly
  • Skinning – light or dark skin available
  • Powerful debugger to save time and effort
  • Git Integration

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Not recommended Jan 3, 2026
YoYo really attacking its users with this bait and switch. I paid nearly £100 for this after being forced to give up on GM1 which i'd already paid for... After a few years i finally finished a decent game... But YoYo moved to a subscription service and now i have to pay another £70 just to Publish the game. If i could swear here i would. Utter betrayal. After more than 10,000 hours across GM1 and GM2 - I cannot recommend.
7 found this helpful
Recommended Jan 30, 2026
we dont use natural ingredients
2 found this helpful
Not recommended Apr 8, 2026
Switched to a subscription service. Not worth the buy anymore, especially since there are a lot of pitfalls using this game engine. There are many constraints in every game engine but Gamemaker used to be a wonderful for prototyping and there have even been a few games released to wide acclaim, but that's mainly credit for the devs and not this engine itself. Use Godot or code your own.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Mar 3, 2026
I do recommend this!
Recommended Dec 5, 2025
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Recommended Oct 10, 2025
my life is like a video game

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