What GameMaker AI does
GameMaker is an engine that the page calls The Friendly Indie Game Engine, described as a complete development tool for making 2D games. The page targets beginners and experienced developers, including indie developers, professional studios, and educators. Named resources include tutorials, Asset Bundles, a Marketplace, a showcase, education materials, the GML scripting language, a manual, release notes, and a public roadmap on GitHub. Export targets include Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, HTML5, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Free-tier users can upload games to GX.games. The page lists Free, Professional, Enterprise, and Education options, with Enterprise adding console release. It does not list dollar prices for paid tiers. The page says GameMaker is part of Opera.
How GameMaker AI compares with its closest alternatives
4 of the 5 closest alternatives have a free plan, as GameMaker AI does. 3 of the 5 offer an API, as GameMaker AI does. GameMaker AI offers a desktop app. Of the 3 alternatives with platforms on record, none offers a desktop app. GameMaker AI was founded in 1999; the alternatives were founded between 2013 and 2023. The alternatives with a known headquarters are in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.