GameMaker is a tool designed to empower you and your team to make new and innovative games as well as prototype ideas in the fastest and most intuitive way possible across multiple target platforms. It is intended primarily as a tool for making 2D games - although 3D games are perfectly doable - and comes with a number of tools and editors to help you realize your dreams and ideas, with your final project being ported across multiple platforms from the same initial base resources.
What's new in 2024.14.4.222
This old-style release notes site has been entirely replaced by releases.gamemaker.io - always go to that site instead of coming here, as that one contains all of the release notes and download links that you require.
This old-style release notes site has been entirely replaced by releases.gamemaker.io - always go to that site instead of coming here, as that one contains all of the release notes and download links that you require.
2024.14.3.217Jan 21, 2026
This old-style release notes site has been entirely replaced by releases.gamemaker.io - always go to that site instead of coming here, as that one contains all of the release notes and download links that you require.
2024.14.2.213Dec 16, 2025
This old-style release notes site has been entirely replaced by releases.gamemaker.io - always go to that site instead of coming here, as that one contains all of the release notes and download links that you require.
Other versions
2024.14.2.212
2024.14.1.210
2024.14.0.207
2024.13.1.193
2024.13.0.190
2024.11.0.179
Frequently asked questions
Is GameMaker free?
GameMaker is proprietary software from YoYo Games Ltd.. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of GameMaker?
The latest version is 2024.14.4.222, released on Mar 31, 2026.
Is it safe to download GameMaker?
The download button links to the official installer published on gms.yoyogames.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 60d94c510dc139a4192df0f90098fc3a676cac5b9fc31b3b9a932607f9c24992.
Which Windows versions does GameMaker support?
GameMaker runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install GameMaker silently?
Run the offline installer with "GameMaker-Installer-2024.14.4.222.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=YoYoGames.GameMaker.Studio.2 -e --silent.
How do I uninstall GameMaker?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find GameMaker and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=YoYoGames.GameMaker.Studio.2 -e.
Alternatives to GameMaker
Other Utilities programs for Windows from different developers.
