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Build a Game Universe is your spot to build, play, share and sell your 2D games and game content. Whether you are an experienced developer or just getting started, our intuitively designed tools create a fun and exciting environment to bring your imagination to life!

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Developer: Walker Boys Studio, Inc.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Early Access
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    97% matchMostly Positive70% of 550 reviews2020
    Dev: RaveyLarge
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    RPG World – THE Action RPG Maker! Unleash your imagination with RPG World and create, share and play amazing 3D games with our growing community. Claim glory and treasure as you conquer magical worlds, alone or as a team. No coding required!

    Why similar: GameMaker 50.9%, Game Development 20.2%, Building 10.1%, Sandbox 8.8%, Action 3.2%

  2. #2 PlataGO! Super Platform Game Maker
    96% matchMostly Positive75% of 119 reviews2019
    Dev: Super Icon LtdPub: PQube
    Windows

    The easiest way to make platform games and share them with other PlataGO! players. It’s a versatile yet simple drag and drop tool, that can be enjoyed whatever your level of game-making experience. With the ability to import sprites into PlataGO!, the only limit is your imagination!

    Why similar: GameMaker 48.6%, Game Development 28.3%, Level Editor 6.3%, Action 5.5%, Indie 4.4%

  3. #3 Madcap Castle
    96% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2017
    Dev: Diel Mormac GamesPub: IDJ Games
    Windows · Linux

    Madcap Castle is a charming and challenging gameboy-esque puzzler. You control a mage in a quest to recover his memory and powers in 150 levels of a tower full of obstacles, challenges and secrets

    Why similar: GameMaker 87.6%, Indie 12.4%

  4. #4 Fog Factory - Game Maker
    95% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2021
    Dev: Deneb
    Windows

    Game Maker-Create quest, level and adventures in free dungeons. Share your creativity with others. Fight in the levels of others. Solve environmental puzzles.

    Why similar: GameMaker 49.9%, Game Development 16.6%, Level Editor 13.7%, Building 10.8%, Sandbox 5.3%

  5. #5 School of the Dead: Anastasia
    94% matchMostly Positive72% of 38 reviews2018
    Dev: NOINDEX GAMES
    Windows

    This is the story about a girl named Anastasia, who ends up in a school filled with hideous monsters and gains amazing strength after a strange incident. Are you ready to help a damsel in distress or leave her to the mercy of the terrible monsters? You decide.

    Why similar: GameMaker 78.1%, Action 9%, Indie 7.4%, 2D 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  6. #6 sok-stories
    93% matchPositive90% of 41 reviews2020
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac

    A simple game making tool. Draw objects, drag them onto a canvas, and make rules to make a game! Easily upload your stories and share them anywhere, with anyone. What will you make?

    Why similar: GameMaker 69.1%, Casual 17.9%, Indie 13%

  7. #7 Stamp Boy / 跳跳小子
    92% matchVery Positive91% of 101 reviews2019
    Dev: sadimakegames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Stamp Boy is a retro style puzzle-platformer about a hero and his stomp ability on a quest for rescuing a princess from an evil monster. Defeat bosses to get closer and closer to her. Collect Orbs in every level to unlock secret stuff. No randomly generated levels! Everything is handcrafted!

    Why similar: GameMaker 59%, Casual 11%, Action 9.7%, Indie 8.2%, Adventure 7.6%

  8. #8 Game Company Simulator
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Lonely Gamer
    Windows

    A weary ex‑developer, tired of pay‑to‑win and toxic workplaces, creates a simulation where you play as a game company boss. Recruit staff, push their potential, battle rivals, and aim to dominate the market with blockbuster hits to reach the pinnacle of success.

    Why similar: GameMaker 53.8%, Game Development 28%, Sandbox 11.2%, Casual 4.5%, 2D 1.7%

  9. #9 Sandtable Engine
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: FantasyJoyed Studio
    Windows

    Welcome to the sandbox world full of creativity! With a free and open gameplay mode and a creative platform, whether you are a player or a developer, you can find highly scalable gameplay and game modes, or DIY your own game ideas here!

    Why similar: GameMaker 51.4%, Game Development 20%, Level Editor 15.1%, Sandbox 9%, Casual 2.6%

  10. #10 greenTech+ Legacy Edition
    90% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
    Dev: Vertigo Gaming Inc.
    Windows

    Lead clouds of pollution into the cleansing centers, but be careful not to destroy the world by accident.

    Why similar: GameMaker 71.2%, Casual 11%, Action 9.8%, Indie 8%

  11. #11 Gunpowder on The Teeth: Arcade
    89% matchPositive90% of 39 reviews2019
    Dev: Gunpowder Team
    Windows

    Mega hardcore! In this game you will receive damage first, and only then you will locate the enemy. The implementation of military operations in the classic mechanics of platformer.

    Why similar: GameMaker 73.4%, Action 11.3%, Indie 10.4%, 2D 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  12. #12 Maestro Level Editor
    88% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Symphonic Games
    Windows

    Maestro Level Editor is both a Virtual Symphony Simulator and a Level Editor for Maestro VR. Customize your orchestra, mix real audio tracks, and sync realistic animations. Design rhythmic levels and share your creations on Steam Workshop. Conduct your own music!

    Why similar: GameMaker 38.6%, Level Editor 27.5%, Game Development 19.2%, Sandbox 11.5%, 2D 1.5%

  13. #13 The Hentai Memory
    89% matchMostly Positive76% of 62 reviews2022
    Dev: qpeckinPub: qpeckin's studio
    Windows

    Remember the same symbols, gradually opening the full picture.Play Now !25+ Images Relaxing music Achievements (soon)

    Why similar: GameMaker 84.7%, Casual 11.7%, Indie 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  14. #14 Project Pixel
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: DDMPlayer
    Windows

    Welcome to Project Pixel! Build and share stages online, jump through hand-crafted levels within the game's story mode, or find hidden gems within the player-driven Community Hub! You can play single player or join a lobby with friends in online co-op.

    Why similar: Level Editor 34.4%, Game Development 19%, Sandbox 15%, Building 13.6%, Casual 5.8%

  15. #15 The Chatters Show Free Version
    86% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2021
    Dev: FumetsuHito
    Windows

    The Chatters Show Free Version is designed for members of the community to create and edit question sets for their favorite Twitch streamers to play using the paid version of the game. Create questions sets for free and share with your community.

    Why similar: GameMaker 66.3%, Level Editor 25.1%, Casual 8.6%

  16. #16 Super Blockbreak 3D
    86% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2017
    Dev: abstract garden
    Windows

    Super Blockbreak 3D is an action game where you use all your reactions and skills to bounce a ball around an arena breaking blocks as you go. Play to unlock all 30 levels or challenge yourself to get high scores.

    Why similar: Level Editor 36.5%, Building 25.4%, Casual 14.4%, Action 13.3%, Indie 10.4%

  17. #17 Hope; or How We Survived
    85% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2019
    Dev: Ghiq Games
    Windows

    A tower guard protects the town’s survivors but how does he pass the time when not shooting zombies? Hope; or How We Survived is a short, narrative focused game with pick up and play shooting and dialogue mechanics.

    Why similar: GameMaker 64.5%, Casual 12.4%, Action 10.6%, Indie 8.7%, 2D 3.4%

  18. #18 Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Monuments
    84% matchPositive95% of 43 reviews2018
    Dev: Flat Cat Games
    Windows

    If you like to make puzzles, Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Monuments is your game. Visit some of the most relevant monuments in the world enjoying 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...

    Why similar: GameMaker 79%, Casual 9.5%, Indie 6.3%, 2D 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  19. #19 SuperMash
    83% matchMixed67% of 45 reviews2021
    Dev: Digital Continue
    Windows · Linux

    New games every time you play, guaranteed! SuperMash autocreates retro games with crazy titles, mashed-up gameplay and objectives, and even authentic bugs!

    Why similar: GameMaker 68.7%, Game Development 25.6%, Action 2.9%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  20. #20 Publish! A Game About Making Games
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AlterStaff Inc.
    Windows · Mac

    In this game, you can actually make real games.. literally! As the sole Game Designer you are the last hope for a failing company. Your mission: develop the ultimate game titles by stitching together absurd genres under your boss’s crazy demands. Get your game onto STIM before your Sanity hits zero!

    Why similar: GameMaker 57.7%, Game Development 30.6%, Sandbox 9.3%, 2D 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  21. #21 Super Bearded Dragons
    84% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: Greg Bayles
    Windows

    A lightning-fast indie brawler where bearded drag queens fight over cash tips that rain down from the sky.

    Why similar: GameMaker 89.1%, Indie 10.9%

  22. #22 Buildmark
    82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Lex4art
    Windows

    [development of this game is on pause] Buildmark is a sandbox with gameplay based around real time ray tracing tech capabilities plus there is a ray tracing benchmark to decide who is the boss.

    Why similar: Level Editor 29.1%, Building 26.2%, Sandbox 23.5%, Game Development 18.3%, Indie 2.3%

  23. #23 Lost Skies: Island Creator
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 86 reviews2024
    Dev: Bossa StudiosPub: Humble Games
    Windows

    Sculpt your island, design places for other players to explore, and even set traps or create puzzles in the Lost Skies: Island Creator! Each island tells its own story; are you ready to craft yours?

    Why similar: Level Editor 47.1%, Building 28.5%, Sandbox 20.8%, Adventure 3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  24. #24 ShellBlast: Legacy Edition
    80% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: Vertigo Gaming Inc.
    Windows

    Described as a cross between Minesweeper and Picross, ShellBlast is an action packed puzzler where you travel the globe to defuse bombs before they explode.

    Why similar: GameMaker 86.2%, Indie 9.7%, Action 4.2%

  25. #25 Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Space
    79% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2018
    Dev: Flat Cat Games
    Windows

    If you like to make puzzles, Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Space is your game. Visit the infinite space enjoying 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 suppose a real challenge for puzzle lovers.

    Why similar: GameMaker 82.4%, Casual 7.4%, Indie 5.2%, 2D 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  26. #26 s&box
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Facepunch Studios
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Our spiritual successor to Garry's Mod, this is a game creation platform built on the Source 2 engine. Play, create, and share games, explore community creations, and experience endless sandbox fun with powerful modern tools.

    Why similar: Game Development 31%, Level Editor 25.7%, Building 18.1%, Sandbox 14.7%, Casual 4.7%

  27. #27 Push Pull
    77% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2019
    Dev: abso1ution
    Windows

    Push Pull is a challenging 2D puzzle game. You play as Push and Pull, and must work together through a series of simple looking, yet challenging puzzles in an unknown test facility. Will you persevere and discover what purpose this testing serves? Includes over 40 levels and multiple puzzle mechanics.

    Why similar: GameMaker 80.5%, Indie 9.8%, 2D 5%, Co-op 4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  28. #28 Project Conquest
    74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Pikos Studios
    Windows

    In this sci-fi turn-based RPG, you play as Blade, who is homeless because Earth was destroyed in a nuclear war. Now he travels through space to find a new home. The combat system is based on grid movement with bullet-hell mechanics.

    Why similar: GameMaker 87.7%, Indie 4.5%, 2D 4%, Adventure 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.2%

  29. #29 Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus
    76% matchMixed47% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: Arkhouse TelegraphPub: Arkhouse Telegnosis
    Windows

    Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus is a shameless 8-bit style clone of Shadow of the Colossus! You are Captain Navigator. Fight the evil minions of Planetus! Save Saturn! Save Galaxy!

    Why similar: GameMaker 68.7%, Action 10.6%, Indie 8.4%, Adventure 8.3%, 2D 3.9%

  30. #30 Aborigenus
    76% matchMostly Positive78% of 165 reviews2018
    Dev: Flying Islands Team
    Windows

    Aborigenus is a small adventure platformer with RPG-elements in a primal world. Hunt the aggressive fauna, learn new abilities and fight with the whole enemy army. Choose who you are - a shaman, a warrior or a hunter. Can you save the flying islands from the evil?

    Why similar: GameMaker 75.7%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 6%, Indie 5.9%, 2D 4.3%

  31. #31 Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Cities
    75% matchVery Positive95% of 92 reviews2018
    Dev: Flat Cat Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    If you like to make puzzles, Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Cities is your game. Travel the world enjoying 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.

    Why similar: GameMaker 77%, Casual 10.4%, Indie 7.2%, 2D 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  32. #32 Spirits of Metropolis: Legacy Edition
    75% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2018
    Dev: Vertigo Gaming Inc.
    Windows

    Blast gems under a starry sky in this unique take on the match-3 genre.

    Why similar: GameMaker 77.5%, Casual 13.1%, Indie 9.5%

  33. #33 I was rebuilt
    74% matchMixed58% of 36 reviews2018
    Dev: Alejandro Ibrahim OjeaPub: Eternal CODE Studio
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    I was rebuilt is a platform rage game were you play as R3B, a robot created by Dr. Zhang. You must help R3B to complete all the tests of a TV show to get the module of free will.

    Why similar: GameMaker 74.3%, Action 6.3%, Indie 5.3%, Adventure 5.1%, Casual 4.3%

  34. #34 in My MIND.
    73% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2018
    Dev: P.S.B (iNsOoL)Pub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    in My MIND. is a shooting game with metaphors about mind and feelings. Face 18 different negative emotions. Your goal is to overcome them without being defeated.

    Why similar: GameMaker 72.9%, Casual 8.7%, Action 7.7%, Indie 6%, 2D 4%

  35. #35 Bouncing Hero
    73% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2019
    Dev: ZPinkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Bouncing Hero is an extreme auto-jump platformer. Use your skills to control the knight on his pogo stick and avoid the sophisticated traps to conquer the castle!

    Why similar: GameMaker 73.1%, Casual 8.6%, Action 7.8%, Indie 6.2%, 2D 3.8%

  36. #36 Ollie & Bollie: Outdoor Estate
    73% matchMostly Positive72% of 249 reviews2020
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac

    A cute sandbox game about restoring an estate. Work with your (real or AI) friend Bollie to cut trees, catch sheep, build a shed and more in this outdoor autumn sandbox game.

    Why similar: GameMaker 58.4%, Casual 24.2%, Indie 17.5%

  37. #37 jut
    72% matchMixed62% of 29 reviews2020
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac

    A game about beach hunting. Put trash in your belly, wear a stack of hats, and find every item to complete the game!

    Why similar: GameMaker 71.1%, Indie 23.8%, Casual 5.1%

  38. #38 Cold Silence
    72% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2019
    Dev: SaintHeiserPub: Half-Face Games
    Windows

    This is a minimalistic horror platformer about survival adventures at snowy mountains. Follow the mysterious voice from the radio, fight your fears and reveal the truth!

    Why similar: GameMaker 73.6%, Action 6.5%, 2D 5.5%, Indie 5%, Adventure 4.9%

  39. #39 Mushroom Savior
    71% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2020
    Dev: Flying Islands Team
    Windows

    The evil tree kidnapped the mushroom folk and imprisoned them in the dungeon. Help the mushroom king to rescue his people. Make your way through the dangerous dungeon, save the mushrooms and defeat the evil tree!

    Why similar: GameMaker 79.9%, Indie 7.5%, Adventure 7.5%, 2D 4.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  40. #40 GLO - Difficult Indie Platformer
    71% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2017
    Dev: Chronik Spartan
    Windows

    WARNING: This might be the most challenging game you ever play! Glo is a puzzle platformer where the majority of the world is hidden. Using blind faith, glowing projectiles and memory use your skill to escape the darkness. Provoked by writing on the wall the story unravels as the mystery of the environment is revealed.

    Why similar: GameMaker 64.6%, Casual 12.4%, Action 7.2%, Indie 5.9%, Adventure 5.6%

  41. #41 Dungeon Inspection Guild
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Twinforged Games
    Windows · Mac

    Dungeon Inspection Guild is a top-down dungeon editor inspired by classic Action-Adventure games. Bring broken dungeons up to code while catering to the whims of the dungeon owners. Create and customize your own dungeons; share them with others; or explore other dungeons from the community!

    Why similar: Level Editor 35.3%, Game Development 33.8%, Building 21.3%, Action 4%, Adventure 2.9%

  42. #42 The Puzzle Maker: Cebba’s Odyssey
    67% matchPositive97% of 35 reviews2024
    Dev: Arcaneworks Inc.
    Windows · Mac

    Do you have what it takes to solve Cebba’s trials and take over her role as Puzzle Maker? Strategically command your units to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies in this casual, grid-based puzzle game.

    Why similar: GameMaker 60.9%, Level Editor 26.4%, Casual 5.5%, 2D 4%, Indie 2.6%

  43. #43 Little Lost Robots
    70% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2019
    Dev: Evil Art Bunny Studios
    Windows

    Little Lost Robots is a challenging puzzle game designed for players who want a proper mental workout. Help the robots reach the rescue portal by placing a sequence of commands for them to follow, pressing play, and hoping nothing crashes!

    Why similar: GameMaker 84.9%, Casual 5.1%, 2D 4.9%, Indie 4.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  44. #44 Mad Games Tycoon
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 4,414 reviews2016
    Dev: Eggcode
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Form your own game studio set in the early 1980s in a small garage. Develop your own game ideas, create a team and develop megahit video games. Research new technologies, train your staff and upgrade your office space, going from a lowly garage to a huge building. Expand your business and dominate the world market for video games!

    Why similar: GameMaker 67.5%, Building 16.3%, Sandbox 11.4%, Casual 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  45. #45 The Sandbox of God: Remastered Edition
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2018
    Dev: Vertigo Gaming Inc.
    Windows

    Build your world and lead mankind (and rabbitkind) into the centuries beyond in this classic PC re-release.

    Why similar: GameMaker 77.5%, Casual 13.1%, Indie 9.5%

  46. #46 Mazed and Bemused
    71% matchNo user reviews2020
    Dev: GJ Arts
    Windows

    A series of amazing puzzles and puzzling mazes. Maneuver an avatar through mazes, find clues, and solve puzzles.

    Why similar: GameMaker 81.5%, Casual 14.2%, 2D 4.3%

  47. #47 Ctrl CV
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 257 reviews2018
    Dev: ZPinkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    Welcome to the world of Ctrl CV, a find-the-image platformer puzzle game. You are surrounded by countless clones of yourself, and your goal is to find the source of these doppelgangers. Try not to lose yourself in the midst of "yourselves".

    Why similar: GameMaker 62.8%, Casual 12.4%, Action 11%, Indie 9%, 2D 4.2%

  48. #48 Zombie Slayers
    68% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Mateusz Makles
    Windows

    Zombie Slayers is all about staying alive as long as you can. With plenty of weapons and defence options available you will face increasing amounts of zombies trying to end your career as a slayer. So, how long will you survive? Including playing as zombies (multiplayer-only).

    Why similar: GameMaker 72.7%, Building 9.5%, Action 6.3%, Indie 4.6%, Co-op 4.1%

  49. #49 Adventurezator: When Pigs Fly
    69% matchMostly Positive70% of 105 reviews2015
    Dev: Pigasus GamesPub: Degica
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    The Adventurezator is an emergent adventure game about creating emergent adventure games! When Pigs Fly is our adventure campaign of courage, intrigue, and betrayal (and dumbness) - created using the Adventurezator itself!

    Why similar: Level Editor 34.3%, Game Development 34.1%, Sandbox 17.6%, Casual 4.7%, Adventure 4.7%

  50. #50 The Most Awesome Game Ever Made
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 67 reviews2022
    Dev: NerdyBird Studios
    Windows

    Do you really want to live your life knowing that you never played 'The Most Awesome Game Ever Made?'... I didn't think so! Download it right now so you don't miss out on the fun!

    Why similar: GameMaker 86.8%, Casual 3.8%, Action 3.7%, Adventure 2.9%, Funny 2.8%

  51. #51 Dreamlab
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dreamlab Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Dreamlab is a game creation platform where you can discover and create fresh multiplayer games. Bring your friends or make new ones!

    Why similar: Game Development 36.5%, Sandbox 22%, Level Editor 13.1%, Action 7.7%, Casual 7%

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