8. Spelunky
Platformer
Derek Yu
2009
Great freeware game, could
have been sold as it was.
Recently released commercial
version. Full prototype done
with Game Maker.
Commercial version not made
in Game Maker
9. Zx Hyperblast
Shoot ‘em up
retroFuture
Started dev in 2011
Local game by retroFuture
Stayed with the Game Maker engine as
the game progressed. Current build is
pushing the engine to it’s limits.
10. Serious Sam –
The Random
Encounter
Turn-based RPG
Vlambeer
2012
Took the concept of a first person
shooter and made it a JRPG.
Commercial game – all made in Game
Maker
11. Gunpoint
Platformer
Tom Francis
2013
Tom was a game reviewer
over at PC Gamer. This was
hit first attempt at making a
game. Cost $30 to make.
Metacritic rating 83/100.
Commercial game – All
made in Game Maker.
12. Hotline Miami
Top down shooter
Dennaton Games
2012
Winner of numerous international
awards.
Commercial game – made in Game
Maker.
13. Teka Teki
Puzzle game
YoYoGames
2010
iPhone game – All made in
Game Maker