Best GameMaker Games on Steam
Steam currently has 266 GameMaker games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. GameMaker game rankings were last updated on 5/8/2024.
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1. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender holds the #1 spot for "best GameMaker game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,195 positive reviews and 1,893 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
2. Gunpoint
Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people. You play a freelance spy who takes jobs from his clients to break into high security buildings and steal sensitive data.
Gunpoint has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best GameMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,590 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,282 positive reviews and 308 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/3/2013 |
| Developer | Suspicious Developments |
| Publisher | Suspicious Developments |
| Steam App Id | 206190 |
3. Rivals of Aether
RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.
Rivals of Aether has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best GameMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,598 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,183 positive reviews and 1,415 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2017 |
| Developer | Aether Studios |
| Publisher | Aether Studios |
| Steam App Id | 383980 |
4. Game Dev Tycoon
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
Game Dev Tycoon has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best GameMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,901 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,964 positive reviews and 1,937 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Game Dev Tycoon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/29/2013 |
| Franchise | Greenheart Games |
| Developer | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Publisher | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Steam App Id | 239820 |
5. Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that you can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.
Godot Engine has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best GameMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,128 positive reviews and 161 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Godot Engine on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/24/2016 |
| Developer | Godot Engine |
| Publisher | Godot Engine |
| Steam App Id | 404790 |
6. RED HOT VENGEANCE
He had one rule: No killing women or children. When a hitman is double-crossed by his employer, he brings forth a night of carnage and bloodshed.
RED HOT VENGEANCE has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best GameMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,023 positive reviews and 114 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 7/11/2019 |
| Developer | Bros Before Giraffes |
| Publisher | Bros Before Giraffes |
| Steam App Id | 1058640 |
7. RPG Maker VX Ace
RPG Maker VX Ace improves on every aspect of creating your very own epic adventure. An extremely powerful editor, Ace supports multiple tilesets, offers full control over autoshadow and has a very flexible features system.
RPG Maker VX Ace has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best GameMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,175 positive reviews and 255 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $69.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run RPG Maker VX Ace on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $69.99 |
| Release Date | 12/10/2012 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Gotcha Gotcha Games |
| Steam App Id | 220700 |
8. Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Generations
If you like to make puzzles, Super Jigsaw Puzzle is your game. Enjoy its comfortable and intuitive interface and its relaxing music that will allow you to concentrate on the difficult task of solving these beautiful photos that pose a real challenge for lovers of puzzles.
Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Generations has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best GameMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 908 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 868 positive reviews and 40 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Generations on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/4/2019 |
| Franchise | Flat Cat Games |
| Developer | Flat Cat Games |
| Publisher | Flat Cat Games |
| Steam App Id | 1036950 |
9. RPG Maker XP
RPG MAKER lets you create an original role-playing game without any prior specialized knowledge or training. RPG MAKER XP is full of the functions you've been asking for, including game data encryption and a scripting feature that lets you change the very heart of the RPG MAKER engine.
RPG Maker XP has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best GameMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,365 positive reviews and 90 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run RPG Maker XP on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 12/13/2013 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Gotcha Gotcha Games |
| Steam App Id | 235900 |
10. Savant - Ascent
A malicious orb has cast Savant out of his tower and transformed his surroundings into dangerous enemies!Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities!
Savant - Ascent has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best GameMaker games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,812 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,598 positive reviews and 214 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Savant - Ascent on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 12/4/2013 |
| Developer | D-Pad Studio |
| Steam App Id | 259530 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8,977 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 6/3/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 265 | 3/28/2017 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 174 | 8/29/2013 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 404 | 2/24/2016 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/11/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 174 | 12/10/2012 | 91 | $69.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 167 | 4/4/2019 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 255 | 12/13/2013 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/4/2013 | 89 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 778 | 10/23/2015 | 88 | $79.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 9/13/2016 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 59 | 6/5/2020 | 87 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/10/2022 | 87 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 1/13/2014 | 87 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/16/2016 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/6/2020 | 86 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/1/2018 | 86 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/4/2020 | 86 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/29/2012 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). Gunpoint on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Rivals of Aether on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 23). Game Dev Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 21). RED HOT VENGEANCE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). RPG Maker VX Ace on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Generations on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). RPG Maker XP on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Savant - Ascent on Steam. Steam Store.