System Requirements
All GM installs require at least 3GB free disk space and an internet connection at least once a month (we would recommend always-on broadband). GM also requires a 64-bit OS to install and run.
Minimum Spec
- Windows 7 with SP1* or macOS Mojave
- Dual Core CPU
- 2GB RAM
- OpenGL 4-compliant onboard graphics
- HDD
Recommended Spec
- Windows 10 or macOS Catalina
- Quad Core CPU
- 8GB RAM
- Dedicated graphics card
- SSD
For detailed information on the tools you will require to build your projects, please see our Required SDKs FAQ (where you will also find links to our platform setup guides).
* Please note that making games for some platforms will require newer than this
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GX.games ExportExport your game to the GX.games and publish your game to the fast growing Opera GX audience of more than 10 million gamers.
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GX.games ExportExport your game to the GX.games and publish your game to the fast growing Opera GX audience of more than 10 million gamers.
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GameMakerUnlimited access to the IDE (integrated development environment).
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GX.games ExportExport your game to the GX.games and publish your game to the fast growing Opera GX audience of more than 10 million gamers.
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GML Visual / GML CodeUse our intuitive GML Visual system to begin your game development journey. Learning how to make a game is easier than ever.
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Unlimited Game AssetsMake games of any size and never worry about running into limits for your ideas.
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Learning ResourcesAccess to all learning resources and official tutorial and demo content.
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Vibrant CommunityJoin our thriving community to share, discuss, and contribute to all game making journeys.
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Monthly Asset BundlesAccess a bundle of unique assets every month. From sprites and sounds to objects and code.
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Beta Release AccessAccess the latest pre-release builds for GameMaker Studio 2.
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YYC Performance AccessAccess the YYC and build the code for your chosen platform fast and without using the VM (virtual machine).
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Extensions AccessBuilt-in support for adding third-party extensions to your game, such as Analytics, Ads, Video Players, etc.
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Desktop ExportsExport your game to the Windows, macOS, Linux platforms.
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Web ExportExport your game to the HTML5 platform.
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Mobile ExportsExport your game to the iOS, Android, Amazon Fire, Android TV and tvOS platforms.
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Command Line BuildingAccess to the Command Line (CL) building option. Useful for automation and build pipelines.
Enterprise
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GameMakerUnlimited access to the IDE (integrated development environment).
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GX.games ExportExport your game to the GX.games and publish your game to the fast growing Opera GX audience of more than 10 million gamers.
-
GML Visual / GML CodeUse our intuitive GML Visual system to begin your game development journey. Learning how to make a game is easier than ever.
-
Unlimited Game AssetsMake games of any size and never worry about running into limits for your ideas.
-
Learning ResourcesAccess to all learning resources and official tutorial and demo content.
-
Vibrant CommunityJoin our thriving community to share, discuss, and contribute to all game making journeys.
-
Monthly Asset BundlesAccess a bundle of unique assets every month. From sprites and sounds to objects and code.
-
Beta Release AccessAccess the latest pre-release builds for GameMaker Studio 2.
-
YYC Performance AccessAccess the YYC and build the code for your chosen platform fast and without using the VM (virtual machine).
-
Extensions AccessBuilt-in support for adding third-party extensions to your game, such as Analytics, Ads, Video Players, etc.
-
Desktop ExportsExport your game to the Windows, macOS, Linux platforms.
-
Web ExportExport your game to the HTML5 platform.
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Mobile ExportsExport your game to the iOS, Android, Amazon Fire, Android TV and tvOS platforms.
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PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5*Export your game to the PlayStation 4 and 5 platforms. *Must be a registered PlayStation developer to access
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