From Super Mario Bros. Wonder to Super Mario Maker, the staple Nintendo franchise still boasts some solid 2D platformers.

GameMaker (formerly Game Maker Studio), a 2D engine that was acquired by browser firm Opera in 2021, has simplified its licensing structure, declaring it " Free for Non-Commercial Use." ...

Whereas creative-sandbox games such as Little Big Planet 2 became unrecognizable if the right person got their hands on them, Super Mario Maker 2 is ‘more Mario’ even at its best and most ...

RPG Maker is best for turn-based RPGs, Clickteam Fusion for simpler 2D games, and Monogame for experienced programmers.

PC Switch 2D adventure pixel art dungeon editor Super Dungeon Maker launches May 3 for Switch, PC Currently in Early Access for PC.

Mario's last original 2D game was Super Mario Maker 2 in 2019, a combination of Mario's signature platforming action combined with a level creation system.

GameMaker is the engine behind several successful and fantastic indie titles out there. Here are the best indie offerings from it.