GameMaker Studio 2 Mobile vs GameMaker
GameMaker Studio 2 Mobile and GameMaker both land in Animation & Modeling, Design & Illustration, Education on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Animation & Modeling, Design & Illustration, Education on Steam. GameMaker Studio 2 Mobile (2017) is 5 years older than GameMaker (2022). GameMaker scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than GameMaker Studio 2 Mobile (67.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 GameMaker Studio 2 Mobile |  GameMaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Animation & Modeling, Design & Illustration, Education, Software Training, Utilities, Web Publishing, Game Development | Animation & Modeling, Design & Illustration, Education, Software Training, Utilities, Web Publishing, Game Development |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | Price unknown | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 67.7% positive (31 reviews) | 88.7% positive (1,224 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | YoYo Games Ltd. | YoYo Games Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Animation & Modeling, Design & Illustration, Education on Steam.
- GameMaker Studio 2 Mobile (2017) is 5 years older than GameMaker (2022).
- GameMaker scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than GameMaker Studio 2 Mobile (67.7% positive).
- GameMaker is free; GameMaker Studio 2 Mobile is paid (Price unknown).
- GameMaker is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; GameMaker Studio 2 Mobile has no Deck rating yet.
GameMaker Studio 2 Mobile vs GameMaker — FAQ
- Should I play GameMaker Studio 2 Mobile or GameMaker first?
- If you want chronology, GameMaker Studio 2 Mobile (2017) came out before GameMaker (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are GameMaker Studio 2 Mobile and GameMaker similar?
- They overlap on Animation & Modeling, Design & Illustration, Education on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Is GameMaker free?
- Yes — GameMaker is a free-to-play Steam title. GameMaker Studio 2 Mobile is paid (Price unknown).