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GameMaker Game Development Studios

Beginner-friendly engine known for classic indie hits. Browse verified studios with expertise in GameMaker development.

11 studios

Why GameMaker?

Drag-and-drop interface
GML scripting
Fast prototyping
Indie favorites

Studios Using GameMaker

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Whimsy Games Group LTD

Full-Cycle Game Development with 2D/3D Art & Animation

London, United Kingdom · 51-200 people · Founded 2018 · 2D Art, QA Testing, 3D Art · Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot

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Yanxi Game Art Outsourcing Company

Focused on Game Art Creating Ultimate Visual Experiences

Chengdu, China · 51-200 people · Founded 2002 · 2D Art, 3D Art, Game Design · Unreal Engine, Unity, GameMaker

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Appcrunk

Enliven Your Ideas

Mohali, India · 11-50 people · Founded 2018 · Programming, Game Design, QA Testing · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine

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Level Up Translation

Indie-Friendly Localization

Lyon, France · 11-50 people · Founded 2017 · Localization · Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot

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Professional Translation Services - MarsTranslation

Professional Game Translation Company

China · 201-500 people · Founded 2002 · Localization · GameMaker

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LeoKnight Studios

Giving form to your imagination.

Shibuya, Japan · 1-10 people · Founded 2022 · 3D Art, Full Production, Game Design · Unreal Engine, Unity, Godot · Credits: EbonFrost - Lead 3D Artist 2026

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Iris Edge Studios

Full-service game development for any platform. From concept to launch.

Portugal · 1-10 people · Founded 2021 · Programming, Full Production, Co-Development · Unity, Unreal Engine, GameMaker · Credits: Cowardly Heroes; Pinteza

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metablockigaming

Gambling & iGaming Platform Development Company

dubai, United Arab Emirates · 51-200 people · Founded 2020 · Game Design · GameMaker

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Seaven Studio

Small French porting house bringing indie games to Switch, PlayStation and Xbox

Marcq-en-Barœul, France · 1-10 people · Porting · Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot

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Rotor Taxa

Real-time machine sync for mechanical sound generation

Bogota, Colombia · 1-10 people · Founded 2026 · Audio & Sound Design · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine

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IguanaBee

Santiago game studio doing work-for-hire development for publishers such as GameMill

Santiago, Chile · Full Production, Programming, Co-Development · Unreal Engine, Unity, GameMaker

FAQ: GameMaker Game Development

Is GameMaker suitable for professional game development?

Absolutely. GameMaker has produced hits like Undertale, Hotline Miami, Hyper Light Drifter, and Katana Zero. It's particularly strong for 2D games and allows rapid prototyping through its visual editor and GML scripting.

What makes GameMaker different from other engines?

GameMaker's drag-and-drop interface allows non-programmers to create games, while GML provides full programming power. It's optimized for 2D games from the ground up, unlike engines that added 2D support later.

Are GameMaker developers hard to find?

The GameMaker developer pool is smaller but passionate. Many are indie specialists who deeply understand 2D game mechanics. Look for developers with shipped GameMaker projects and GML proficiency.

What's the cost of GameMaker development?

GameMaker developers often charge less than Unity/Unreal specialists due to the indie focus. The engine requires a subscription for export features. Overall, it's cost-effective for 2D indie projects.

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