The Best GameMaker Legacy AlternativesTop Game Development Tools and other similar apps like GameMaker Legacy

GameMaker Legacy is described as 'Game Maker is software program for Microsoft Windows meant to simplify computer game development. It features sprite and "room" editors, a visual programming language for users without much prior experience with computer programming, as well as built-in scripting in' and is a popular game development tool in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to GameMaker Legacy for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best GameMaker Legacy alternative is Godot Engine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GameMaker Legacy are Unity, GDevelop, Unreal Engine and Scratch.

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  1. Godot Engine icon

    Godot Engine

     592 likes

    Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that users can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.

    178 Godot Engine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    • Flatpak
    • itch.io
    • Meta Quest
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    Comments about Godot Engine as an Alternative to GameMaker Legacy
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    Positive
    4

    It's open source and amazing in some ways. It's totally free. It has it's own features and downsides but overall for me it's an amazing tool.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -3

    Uses Python. Easy to learn. Nodes system very powerful.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Godot Engine is Free and Open SourceGameMaker Legacy is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Godot Engine is LightweightGameMaker Legacy is not according to our users
  2. Unity icon

    Unity

     357 likes

    Unity's real-time 3D engine fosters collaboration among artists, designers, and developers, offering tools for immersive, interactive experiences. Unity 6 enhances rendering, lighting, and AI, supports AR, VR, mobile, desktop, and includes detailed multiplayer workflows.

    135 Unity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Unity as an Alternative to GameMaker Legacy
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    Positive
    1

    It has a great physics engine and powerful c# scripting

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Unity icon
    • Unity is Freemium and ProprietaryGameMaker Legacy is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. GDevelop icon

    GDevelop

     193 likes

    GDevelop is an open-source game making software designed to be used by everyone. Any kind of 2D games can be created with it and no programming skills are required to get started. Logic of games are made using visual events.

    121 GDevelop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    The new editor interface, which now supports 3D editing.
     
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    Comments about GDevelop as an Alternative to GameMaker Legacy
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    Positive
    0

    Similar to GameMaker: Studio and Construct 2, GDevelop allows you to develop software, particularly games, for Windows, Mac, Linux and HTML 5. It allows you to program your apps and games using an event-based system, just like Construct 2.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    GDevelop icon
    • GDevelop is Freemium and Open SourceGameMaker Legacy is Freemium and Proprietary
    • GDevelop is LightweightGameMaker Legacy is not according to our users
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  6. Unreal Engine icon

    Unreal Engine

     185 likes

    Unreal Engine is a professional suite of tools and technologies used for building high-quality games across a range of platforms. Unreal Engine’s rendering architecture enables developers to achieve stunning visuals and also scale elegantly to lower-end systems.

    108 Unreal Engine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    A screenshot of the new Unreal Engine 5. Source: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/blog/unreal-engine-5-is-now-available-in-early-access
     
  7. Scratch icon

    Scratch

     119 likes

    Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. As young people create and share Scratch projects, they learn important mathematical and computational ideas...

    75 Scratch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    Comments about Scratch as an Alternative to GameMaker Legacy
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    2

    It Is Easy To Use And It Works On All Devices!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    0

    Scratch is a program to learn kids how to code

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Its the best! i use it to make animations and A LOT of other things

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Scratch is Free and Open SourceGameMaker Legacy is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. LÖVE icon

    LÖVE

     98 likes

    Hi there! LÖVE is an awesome framework you can use to make 2D games in Lua. It's free, open-source, and works on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Android and iOS.

    104 LÖVE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • FreeBSD
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    Construct 2

     168 likes

    Scirra Construct is a 2D game development engine with a focus on building games visually. No programming is required though the software uses a visual method for event handling that relies on programming concepts like variables, loops and conditions.

    76 Construct 2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Construct 3 icon

    Construct 3

     80 likes

    Browser-based 2D game creation engine using a visual event-driven system, integrates JavaScript for advanced development, requires no installation or prior programming, supports exporting to HTML5, mobile platforms, Xbox One, and enables real-time editing on any device.

    54 Construct 3 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Add 3D into your games easily
     
  12. RPG Maker icon

    RPG Maker

     50 likes

    Suite for building 2D top-down role-playing games with detailed map, tile, and sprite editors, traditional turn-based mechanics, dialog and encounter tools, custom scripting, asset support, and publishing options, suitable for both beginners and advanced users.

    75 RPG Maker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    RPG Maker VX Ace
     
  13. MonoGame icon

    MonoGame

     31 likes

    One framework for creating powerful cross-platform games. The spiritual successor to XNA with 1000's of titles shipped across desktop, mobile, and console platforms. MonoGame is a fully managed .NET open source game framework without any black boxes.

    104 MonoGame alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  14. CRYENGINE icon

    CRYENGINE

     64 likes

    The most powerful game development platform is now available to everyone. Full engine source code. All features. No royalties. No obligations. No license fee.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about CRYENGINE as an Alternative to GameMaker Legacy
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    Positive
    0

    it's AMAZING software for free, what's better? =)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • CRYENGINE is Free Personal and ProprietaryGameMaker Legacy is Freemium and Proprietary
  15. Stencyl icon

    Stencyl

     70 likes

    Stencyl isn't your average game creation software; it's a gorgeous, intuitive toolset that accelerates your workflow and then gets out of the way. We take care of the essentials, so you can focus on what's important - making your game yours.

    104 Stencyl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Stencyl as an Alternative to GameMaker Legacy
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Stencyl is very, very similar in general to game maker. I currently have a linux computer and cant use gamemaker because of that, but stencyl works great!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Stencyl is Freemium and ProprietaryGameMaker Legacy is also Freemium and Proprietary
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