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GameMaker vs LootLocker

	GameMaker	LootLocker
What it says it does	GameMakerMake a game with GameMaker, the best free video game engine. Perfect for beginners and professionals. Learn to build your own 2D indie games with our simple tutorials.	LootLockerThe player platform behind every game you ship. Connect with your players, engage them, and reward them for sticking around. A managed game backend for player accounts, progression and rewards.
Pricing	GameMakerFree for non-commercial use (all desktop, web, mobile and GX.games exports, no watermark); Professional $99.99 one-time commercial licence; Enterprise subscription (monthly or yearly) adds console exports and source code access (official)	LootLockerPersonal free (under $100,000 combined revenue + funding, 10,000 MAU limit, non-console platforms); Pro $500/mo (30-day free trial, card required; 10,000 MAU included then $0.015 per extra MAU; console platforms); Publisher custom; annual billing saves 10% (official)
Website	GameMakerhttps://gamemaker.io/en	LootLockerhttps://lootlocker.com/

Which tool for which job

GameMaker wins when you want a proven 2D engine with a one-time commercial licence and no royalties.

LootLocker wins when you qualify for the free Personal plan or need a managed backend with console support.

Descriptions in the table come from each vendor's own site. This verdict is a fit call from those official pages as of 4 November 2026, not a shared benchmark or a hands-on score. Prices change, so confirm the pricing row on each tool page. How we review tools.

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