# GameMaker
URL: https://wwadd.dev/tools/gamemaker · Official site: https://gamemaker.io/en/get
Kind: Editor-led 2D game engine · License: Freemium · Last verified: 2026-09-30

A 2D engine with rooms, sprites, object events, GML scripting, and platform export tools.

Reach for it when:
- Small teams building 2D games
- An integrated editor with GML gameplay scripting

Worth knowing: Free for non-commercial use. Commercial use requires a paid license; console exports require the relevant plan and platform approval. Check current terms before budgeting.