Games like GameMaker 25th Anniversary
Below are 13 hand-picked alternatives to GameMaker 25th Anniversary for fans of simulation, free to play, casual, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in GameMaker 25th Anniversary also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, more from YoYo Games Ltd.. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About GameMaker 25th Anniversary: Join us in celebrating twenty five years of GameMaker with GameMaker 25th Anniversary! A fun look at the process behind creating the world's greatest 2D Game Engine! Manage your development house, keep your employees happy, and squash bugs as they come up!

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MOAI 7: Mystery Coast
Top pick for GameMaker 25th Anniversary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with GameMaker 25th Anniversary.
Hika-Ri is strong and brave and Kao-Ri is skilled in magic, but neither of them were prepared for what happened the day bandits landed on their uncharted shores. Guide Hika-Ri as he embarks on an epic adventure to save his sister from an unknown fate!
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Beach Love Shop
Second-strongest match for GameMaker 25th Anniversary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with GameMaker 25th Anniversary.
Welcome to Forever Summer City! You just moved to the city and you are ready to start a new business: a Beach Shop !
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Rescue Dash - Management Puzzle
Third-strongest match for GameMaker 25th Anniversary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Free To Play with GameMaker 25th Anniversary.
Rescue Dash is a fascinating city rescue time management game. You'll save pets, restore a hotel, renovate a diner, and keep the city safe! Move through the story and help everyone on this adventure!
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Pudding Juice
Ranked #4 for GameMaker 25th Anniversary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with GameMaker 25th Anniversary.
Manage your resources and your factory to produce enough pudding juice to satisfy the customers who will come each day.
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MOAI 6: Unexpected Guests Collector's Edition
Ranked #5 for GameMaker 25th Anniversary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with GameMaker 25th Anniversary.
Join two heroes on one grand adventure! Guide Hika-Ri and Kao-Ri on the adventure of their lives and enjoy countless hours of fun on the enchanted island of Tapa-Tui!
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Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue
Ranked #6 for GameMaker 25th Anniversary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Free To Play with GameMaker 25th Anniversary.
Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue is a free simulation game in which you begin your journey as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing and research stuff. Create best game on the planet!
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Dungeon Inn Prologue: The First Hustle
Ranked #7 for GameMaker 25th Anniversary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Free To Play with GameMaker 25th Anniversary.
Dungeon Inn Prologue: The First Hustle contains the first month of the full game. It's a cozy strategy management game where you manage an inn placed cleverly at the mouth of a dungeon. Juggle visits and business from 2 rivaling guilds, maximize profits, but keep your double-dealing a secret!
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Game Dev Masters
Ranked #8 for GameMaker 25th Anniversary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with GameMaker 25th Anniversary.
It's time to become the Game Developer you always wanted to be. Make use of a large array of features, and player skills to create stunning 10 / 10 games. Compete with and eventually acquire other dynamic Ai Studio's. Raise the talent of your team and studio's in an effort to dominate the market.
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[Unsupported] GameMaker Studio 2 Desktop
Another title from YoYo Games Ltd., the studio behind GameMaker 25th Anniversary.
GameMaker has moved!This is a legacy version of GameMaker and does not receive any updates.To make sure you are on the latest version and able to get updates, search for "GameMaker" in the Steam Store.Any previous licence purchase is still valid for the new version.
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GameMaker
Another title from YoYo Games Ltd., the studio behind GameMaker 25th Anniversary.
GameMaker has everything you need to take your idea from concept to finished game. With no barriers to entry and powerful functionality, GameMaker is the ultimate 2D development environment!
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GameMaker Studio 2 Mobile
Another title from YoYo Games Ltd., the studio behind GameMaker 25th Anniversary.
GameMaker Studio 2 is the latest and greatest incarnation of GameMaker! It has everything you need to take your idea from concept to finished game. With no barriers to entry and powerful functionality, GameMaker Studio 2 is the ultimate 2D development environment!
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GameMaker Studio 2 Web
Another title from YoYo Games Ltd., the studio behind GameMaker 25th Anniversary.
GameMaker Studio 2 is the latest and greatest incarnation of GameMaker! It has everything you need to take your idea from concept to finished game. With no barriers to entry and powerful functionality, GameMaker Studio 2 is the ultimate 2D development environment!
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GameMaker Studio 2 UWP
Another title from YoYo Games Ltd., the studio behind GameMaker 25th Anniversary.
GameMaker Studio 2 is the latest and greatest incarnation of GameMaker! It has everything you need to take your idea from concept to finished game. With no barriers to entry and powerful functionality, GameMaker Studio 2 is the ultimate 2D development environment!
Frequently asked about GameMaker 25th Anniversary
- Does GameMaker 25th Anniversary run on Steam Deck?
- GameMaker 25th Anniversary is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- Is GameMaker 25th Anniversary free to play?
- Yes — GameMaker 25th Anniversary is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
- What games are most similar to GameMaker 25th Anniversary?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside GameMaker 25th Anniversary are MOAI 7: Mystery Coast, Beach Love Shop, Rescue Dash - Management Puzzle.
- Who developed GameMaker 25th Anniversary?
- GameMaker 25th Anniversary was developed by YoYo Games Ltd..
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