# GameMaker vs RPG Maker VX Ace Comparison | | GameMaker | RPG Maker VX Ace | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 32 | 10 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (75.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (70.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | GameMaker | RPG Maker VX Ace | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.1 (31 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (31 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 7.7 (28 reviews) | 7.5 (6 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (31 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### GameMaker #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### RPG Maker VX Ace #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Game Engine | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **GameMaker** | 7.9/10 | 10 | | **RPG Maker VX Ace** | N/A | N/A | #### Visual Fidelity | Feature | GameMaker | RPG Maker VX Ace | |---|---|---| | **Rendering Quality** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **VFX Quality** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Texture and Terrain Quality** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Creation Tools | Feature | GameMaker | RPG Maker VX Ace | |---|---|---| | **Cutscene Creation** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Shader Creation** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Control** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Animations** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **No-code Creation Capabilities** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Team Collaboration** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to GameMaker (1):** [Game Engine Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/game-engine) **Unique to RPG Maker VX Ace (1):** [Gaming Tools ](https://www.g2.com/categories/gaming-tools) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | GameMaker | RPG Maker VX Ace | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 75.0% | 70.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 12.5% | 10.0% | | **Enterprise** | 12.5% | 20.0% | ### By Industry #### GameMaker - **Computer Games:** 34.4% - **Entertainment:** 9.4% - **Program Development:** 6.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 6.3% - **Design:** 6.3% - **Computer Software:** 6.3% - **Accounting:** 6.3% - **Research:** 3.1% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.1% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 3.1% - **Other:** 15.6% #### RPG Maker VX Ace - **Computer Games:** 30.0% - **Mining & Metals:** 10.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 10.0% - **Graphic Design:** 10.0% - **Food Production:** 10.0% - **Entertainment:** 10.0% - **Computer Software:** 10.0% - **Animation:** 10.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to GameMaker - [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews) - [Unreal Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/unreal-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (151 reviews) - [Godot](https://www.g2.com/products/godot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (27 reviews) - [CryEngine](https://www.g2.com/products/cryengine/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (16 reviews) - [PlayCanvas](https://www.g2.com/products/playcanvas/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (12 reviews) - 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That interests me as well. However, I am aware of a website that offers a number of entertaining games. So why not find out for yourself what..." - Title: [Is GameMaker Studio free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-gamemaker-studio-free) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "This question is good. I'm also interesting about that. But I know one platform where are many interesting games. So why not experience yourself what..." ### RPG Maker VX Ace No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/gamemaker-vs-rpg-maker-vx-ace)