Review · Educational · PC
GameMaker Studio 2 Web
Reviewed: 30 May 2026
PC
YoYo Games · 2017
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
58
Risk (RIS)
9
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
–
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.96 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.10 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
GameMaker Studio 2 Web is an exceptional tool for fostering cognitive development, particularly in problem-solving, strategic thinking, creativity, and learning transfer. It provides a comprehensive environment for users to learn game development, from beginners using drag-and-drop to professionals coding in a powerful language. This process significantly enhances critical thinking, memory, and mathematical reasoning. While primarily a solo experience, the skills learned are highly transferable to other technical and creative fields.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.13 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.08 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The risks associated with GameMaker Studio 2 Web are minimal. As a development tool, it does not employ manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics or social pressures commonly found in games. Monetization is present through microtransactions, likely for additional features or assets, but there is no indication of aggressive spending prompts or pay-to-win elements. Content risks are non-existent, as the tool itself is neutral.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.