Scratch vs GameMaker: Studio : Which is Better?

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Scratch

Scratch is a free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. Developed by MIT

License: Open Source

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

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GameMaker: Studio

GameMaker Studio is a game creation software created in the Delphi programming language. Developed by YOYO Games

License: Freemium

Categories: Development Games

Apps available for Windows

Scratch VS GameMaker: Studio Feature comparision

Feature Scratch GameMaker: Studio
Visual Programming
2D Game Creation
Blocks
Cross-platform
Drag n drop
Kid friendly
Web-Database
No coding required
Material design
Event management
Fullscreen support
Education
Code completion
Sprite sheets
Developer Tools
Lightweight
Animation
Object-oriented Language
3D Game Engine
2D Game Engine
C# Scripting
Support for Android Things
Multiplayer
GdScript
Efficiency
Blueprint Function
Cloth physics
Destructible geometry
Hair simulation
HTML5 Support
Support for Layers
Movie clips
Tweening
2D Game
Portable
OPENGL
Browser based
Animations
Drag n drop editor
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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