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GameMaker Studio 2 vs PlayStation Plus

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GameMaker Studio 2

Software

The fastest way to create games. For everyone.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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PlayStation Plus

Software

Monthly games, online multiplayer and more

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only GameMaker Studio 2 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: GameMaker Studio 2 the free tier is a non-commercial licence; selling a game requires the Professional licence at $99.99; PlayStation Plus online multiplayer for most PS5 and PS4 games requires at least the Essential tier; it is not included free with a PlayStation account

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GameMaker Studio 2 and PlayStation Plus actually diverge.

Attributes where GameMaker Studio 2 and PlayStation Plus differ
AttributeGameMaker Studio 2PlayStation Plus
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Playstation, Xbox, SwitchWeb
Founded1999Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in GameMaker Studio 2

  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • GML programming language
  • Sprite editor
  • Animation frames
  • Sound editor
  • Room editor
  • Particle effects
  • Physics system

Only in PlayStation Plus

Nothing recorded that GameMaker Studio 2 does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

GameMaker Studio 2

  • Building 2D games for desktop, web and mobilenot PlayStation Plus
  • Indie game development with a drag and drop and GML scripting workflownot PlayStation Plus
  • Publishing to consoles under an Enterprise subscriptionnot PlayStation Plus

PlayStation Plus

No use cases recorded yet. See the PlayStation Plus review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

GameMaker Studio 2

  • The free tier is a non-commercial licence; selling a game requires the Professional licence at $99.99
  • Console exports are available only on the Enterprise subscription, which is billed at $79.49 per month
  • Source code access is limited to the Enterprise tier
  • Older Creator and Indie subscriptions are no longer renewed when the licence expires
  • Owners of a permanent GameMaker Studio 2 licence get no discount toward current licences

PlayStation Plus

  • Online multiplayer for most PS5 and PS4 games requires at least the Essential tier; it is not included free with a PlayStation account
  • Cloud streaming and the Classics Catalog of retro PlayStation games are reserved for the top Premium tier only, not Essential or Extra

Pricing, plan by plan

GameMaker Studio 2

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Desktop game creation
    • Community support
    • Standard export options
  • Pro$99/year
    • All Free features
    • Advanced export modules
    • Mobile platforms

PlayStation Plus

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the PlayStation Plus review.

Which should you pick?

Choose GameMaker Studio 2 if

  • You need drag-and-drop interface.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Playstation, Xbox, Switch.
  • You also want gml programming language.
GameMaker Studio 2 review

Choose PlayStation Plus if

Nothing in the data separates PlayStation Plus from GameMaker Studio 2 on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

PlayStation Plus review

Questions people ask

Is GameMaker Studio 2 or PlayStation Plus better?
Neither clearly leads. GameMaker Studio 2 starts at Free and PlayStation Plus at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GameMaker Studio 2 or PlayStation Plus?
GameMaker Studio 2 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for GameMaker Studio 2 and On request for PlayStation Plus.
Does GameMaker Studio 2 or PlayStation Plus run on more platforms?
GameMaker Studio 2 runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Playstation, Xbox, Switch. PlayStation Plus runs on Web.
Can I use GameMaker Studio 2 for free?
Yes. GameMaker Studio 2 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PlayStation Plus starts at On request.
What is GameMaker Studio 2 best used for?
GameMaker Studio 2 is most often used for building 2d games for desktop, web and mobile, indie game development with a drag and drop and gml scripting workflow, publishing to consoles under an enterprise subscription. Of those, building 2d games for desktop, web and mobile and indie game development with a drag and drop and gml scripting workflow are not what PlayStation Plus is typically brought in for.
What can GameMaker Studio 2 do that PlayStation Plus cannot?
GameMaker Studio 2 covers Drag-and-drop interface, GML programming language, Sprite editor, Animation frames.
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