GameMaker Legacy Alternatives for Linux

GameMaker Legacy is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Godot Engine, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GameMaker Legacy and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to GameMaker Legacy are Unity, GDevelop, Unreal Engine and Scratch.

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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...

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GameMaker Legacy alternatives page was last updated Nov 13, 2023
  1. JMonkeyEngine icon
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    JMonkeyEngine3 it’s a free, open source game engine, made especially for Java game developers who want to create 3D games using modern technology. The software is programmed entirely in Java, intended for wide accessibility and quick deployment.

    35 JMonkeyEngine alternatives
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    • FreeOpen Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. Leadwerks icon
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    Leadwerks Game Engine provides the smoothest learning curve to take you from beginner to full-fledged game developer. Use the visual editor and the flowgraph system to set up game interactions without code. Use Lua to write your own game scripts.

    58 Leadwerks alternatives
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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • HTC Vive
    • Oculus Rift
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  3. SmartShape icon
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    Your project’s smart 3D digital twin as a Service. SmartShape (formerly Minko) is a technology to develop and design rich, interactive and universal 3D applications targeting computers, web browsers and mobile platforms.

    64 SmartShape alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    SmartShape Features

    1.  3D Game Engine
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  4. Mokoi Gaming icon
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    Mokoi Gaming is a Game Creation Tool. Mokoi Games are platform neutral, if a compatible player is available for OS or Device, you can play games with no troubles. We're also have projects to help with creating and sharing platform neutral games.

    28 Mokoi Gaming alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    Official website is unavailable.

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  5. Angel2D icon
     4 likes

    A cross-platform 2D game prototyping framework based on OpenGL and C++.

    Angel balances the speed and flexibility of native code with an eye towards rapid iteration and out-of-the-box functionality. In a world of web games and memory-managed scripting engines, sometimes you still.

    22 Angel2D alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • OpenGL

    Angel2D Features

    1.  OPENGL
    Discontinued

    This project seem no longer developed. Last version, 3.2, released in October 2013, can be still downloaded from Github.

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  6. sdlBasic icon
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    sdlBasic is a small, efficient and multiplatform basic interpreter aimed to game creation using the power of SDL library, it was inspired by the old and glorious AMOS.

    69 sdlBasic alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    sdlBasic Features

    1.  KDE
    2.  Portal
    Discontinued

    No updates since 2012.

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  7. CraftStudio icon
     2 likes

    CraftStudio lets you craft games from scratch in real-time over the Internet. Come jam with your team or join others to make your dream games come true!

    11 CraftStudio alternatives
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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    CraftStudio Features

    1.  Visual Programming
    2.  Drag and Drop
    Discontinued

    CraftStudio got discontinued in favor of Superpowers icon Superpowers

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  8. Ceilfire icon
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    Ceilfire is a fully integrated platform that allows users to create, publish and play HTML5-Games directly in the browser without requiring any programming.

    49 Ceilfire alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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