GameMaker vs Clickteam Fusion 2.5

GameMaker5.0Visit CFClickteam Fusion 2.5—Visit

Higher score GameMaker #1 in Game Visual Scripting Software 5.0/10 Free plan · paid from $79.99/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit GameMaker

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CF Clickteam Fusion 2.5 #3 in Game Visual Scripting Software —/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Clickteam

• GameMaker fits best

  2D developers prioritizing maximum export reach

• Clickteam Fusion 2.5 fits best

  Free-first creators needing mature 2D tooling

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Side by side

Feature	GameMaker 5.0/10 Visit ↗	CFClickteam Fusion 2.5 —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	5.0	—
Ranking	#1 in Game Visual Scripting Software	#3 in Game Visual Scripting Software
Best for	2D developers prioritizing maximum export reach	Free-first creators needing mature 2D tooling
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$79.99/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Support	Community, Docs, Tickets	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features GameMaker 0/2 · Clickteam Fusion 2.5 0/2
2D game support	Not published	Not published
3D game support	Not published	Not published
Specs
Export targets	Not published	Not published
Code integration	Not published	Not published
Collaboration features	Not published	Not published
Runtime licensing	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Exports to desktop, web, mobile, GX.games, and selected consoles Supports PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch publishing Free for non-commercial use with platform-specific SDK configuration	Permanent free edition with HTML5 publishing and Box2D physics Visual event, frame, storyboard, data, and animation editors Supports Windows, web, macOS, iOS, and Android targets
Cons	Commercial publishing and some export targets require separate licensing A 2D focus may not suit teams seeking broader game-development scope Not the clearest choice for a visual-scripting-first workflow	Mobile exporters are separate add-ons Paid tiers are needed for additional export options Console deployment may require a conversion service
Our verdict	GameMaker is a cross-platform 2D game development environment from YoYo Games Limited, designed for indie developers and commercial studios. It provides an integrated environment for building projects and supports compilation for Windows,… Read the review →	Clickteam Fusion 2.5 is a visual development tool for creating 2D games and applications without requiring traditional programming. Its event-based approach is built around frame and event editors, supported by graphics, animation, object,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GameMaker — where it wins

  • Exports to desktop, web, mobile, GX.games, and selected consoles
  • Supports PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch publishing
  • Free for non-commercial use with platform-specific SDK configuration

  Where it doesn't

  • Commercial publishing and some export targets require separate licensing
  • A 2D focus may not suit teams seeking broader game-development scope
  • Not the clearest choice for a visual-scripting-first workflow

• Clickteam Fusion 2.5 — where it wins

  • Permanent free edition with HTML5 publishing and Box2D physics
  • Visual event, frame, storyboard, data, and animation editors
  • Supports Windows, web, macOS, iOS, and Android targets

  Where it doesn't

  • Mobile exporters are separate add-ons
  • Paid tiers are needed for additional export options
  • Console deployment may require a conversion service

• GameMaker5.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $79.99/mo

  A strong 2D export platform, with licensing and visual-scripting fit to evaluate carefully.

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• CFClickteam Fusion 2.5—/10 · Paid

  A mature free-first 2D tool with broad export options and paid add-ons.

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