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About GameMakerGames.com

In late July 2003, Mark Overmars, creator of Game Maker, announced that he planned to stop posting Game Maker games on the official Web site. Some disappointed Game Maker fans, led by Darthlupi, decided to create an independent game archive so that good games wouldn't be forgotten. Thus, GameMakerGames.com was born.

This site has gone through many changes since that time, including the addition of forums and other features. We remain dedicated to preserving and promoting good games created with Professor Overmars's excellent software.

Our archive contains 3,716 games.

GameMakerGames.com FAQ

Q: I am the creator of a certain game in the archive, but I can't modify it. Why is this?
A: During the early stages of this site, many GM games were added by the administration to make the collection more complete. Because it was an administrator who added the game, and not you, the site doesn't let you modify it.

Q: Why was my game deleted from the archive?
A: Games may be removed if they violate the site's submission guidelines.

About Staff Ratings

Each game in the archive is given a staff rating independent of its review. The review is the opinion of one reviewer, but the staff rating is an average of scores given by the entire staff. 10 is the highest rating possible, and 1 is the lowest. A zero means that the game has not yet been rated.

This is the key that we use to assign ratings:

Truly in a league of its own. If I had to erase all Game Maker games but one and never download another one, I'd seriously consider this one. Easily one of the top five Game Maker games ever made.

Very highly recommended. This game will never leave my hard drive, and I can see myself playing it periodically for the rest of my life.

Highly recommended. I've spent a significant amount of time playing this game, and it's one you really don't want to miss.

Recommended. This is a good game that will keep you occupied for a while. You may only play it a few times, but you will enjoy it.

A pretty good game. Some problems, but still worth trying. Maybe not one you'll keep on your hard drive forever.

A fair game. It has its problems, but a few merits, too. Could use polish. Try it if you have nothing else to do.

Many problems with this game, but it could be good with a lot more work.

Pretty seriously flawed, but still okay.

Practically unplayable. A good example of what not to do with a game.

Avoid this game at all costs. I'd rather have a root canal with no anesthetic than play this for one more minute.

About Star Games

Some games in the archive may not have a review or a very high rating, but a staff member may think that this game is something special. If you see a game with a star

beside the name, this game is held in high esteem, so you may want to check it out.

About Content Warnings
These are the guidelines we use for our content warnings. If you think a game has been assigned the wrong warning level, please let us know.
	No content review yet These games may qualify for any of the three content warning levels. We haven't yet assigned one. Download them at your own risk.
	Suitable for everyone These games are generally harmless. If they contain violence, it is either quite abstract or a mild part of a theme. No bad language at all and no suggestive content.
	Content caution These games may contain relatively mild bad language. There may be violence and blood, but not gratuitous violence or wanton killing of innocents. There may be mildly suggestive themes.
	Content warning These are the games that go beyond the other two categories but don't exceed the site's standards altogether. They may contain strong to extreme violence, strong language, suggestive themes, or otherwise offensive content.
We do not accept games that go beyond the red warning level. We don't allow blatant sexual content or pornography, and we reserve the right to remove a game that violates the site's standards without warning.