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GameGuru MAX

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What GameGuru MAX is

GameGuru MAX is a paid Windows game-development tool from GameGuru MAX, a maker founded in 1999 and headquartered in Northern England, United Kingdom. It provides visual scripting and multiplayer tools for creating games, with Lua listed as its scripting language. The product targets Windows and does not offer mobile or console export, so projects are intended for Windows output. Its source-code model is listed as source available. The plan is named GameGuru MAX, with no price shown. The stated requirements are Windows 10 or newer, at least 16 GB of RAM, and 30 GB of storage. These requirements define the supported environment for using the software. The platform listing identifies Windows only, while the maker’s information also identifies the target platform as Windows. GameGuru MAX is therefore positioned for developers who want visual scripting and multiplayer capabilities on a Windows computer, rather than a tool for exporting the same project to phones or consoles.

Who it suits

It suits Windows developers interested in visual scripting, Lua, and multiplayer game tools. It is intended for projects targeting Windows rather than mobile or console platforms.

What it does well

  • Includes visual scripting
  • Provides multiplayer tools
  • Uses Lua scripting
  • Source code is listed as available
  • Targets Windows games

What to know first

  • No mobile export
  • No console export
  • Requires Windows 10 or newer
  • Requires 16 GB RAM and 30 GB storage

Limits

The product is paid and has no free plan. The listed plan requires Windows 10 or newer, 16 GB of RAM, and 30 GB of storage; mobile and console export are unavailable.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
GameGuru MAXone-time purchase · Windows 10+ 64-bit · 30 GB storage · broadband connection$49.99, paid once

As game-guru.com lists them, read 15 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Open the GameGuru MAX website
  2. Use a computer running Windows 10 or newer
  3. Provide at least 16 GB of RAM
  4. Reserve 30 GB of storage
  5. Select the GameGuru MAX plan

Verdict

GameGuru MAX focuses on Windows game creation with visual scripting, Lua, and multiplayer tools. Check the hardware requirements and platform limits before choosing it, since mobile and console export are not offered.

Questions

What platforms does GameGuru MAX support?

It runs on Windows and targets Windows output.

Does GameGuru MAX support visual scripting?

Yes. Visual scripting is listed, along with Lua as a scripting language.

Can it export games to mobile or consoles?

No. Mobile export and console export are not supported.

Does GameGuru MAX include multiplayer tools?

Yes, multiplayer tools are included.

What are the computer requirements?

The listed plan requires Windows 10 or newer, at least 16 GB of RAM, and 30 GB of storage.

Is a price listed?

The plan is named GameGuru MAX, but no price is listed.

Facts from GameGuru MAX's own pages

Character creator
The Character Creator lets users design custom characters for their games. · game-guru.com, 15 Oct 2026
Commercial licence terms
Dark Basic Software Limited says its software is licensed rather than sold, permits personal and commercial use unless an EULA says otherwise, and lets users distribute creations. · darkbasic.com, 15 Oct 2026
Company founded and size
LinkedIn lists TheGameCreators as a privately held UK company founded in 1999 with 2–10 employees and headquarters in Cheshire. · uk.linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
Company identity
The GameGuru site footer identifies Dark Basic Software Limited as the company behind the product. · game-guru.com, 15 Oct 2026
Console export
No · game-guru.com, 24 Sept 2026
Developer build requirements
Building from source requires Visual Studio 2022 Community with C++ desktop and MFC components plus associated Wicked Engine and Assimp repositories. · github.com, 15 Oct 2026
Documentation and support
Official help provides video tutorials, an online user guide and a community forum. · game-guru.com, 15 Oct 2026
Early Access status
The maker's features page still describes GameGuru MAX as Early Access. · game-guru.com, 15 Oct 2026
Enemy and ally AI
Pre-coded behaviours and a flag system support enemy and ally characters. · game-guru.com, 15 Oct 2026
Environmental effects
Rain, snow and fog can be added through built-in environmental controls. · game-guru.com, 15 Oct 2026
Founded
1999 · game-guru.com, 28 Sept 2026
Free plan
No · game-guru.com, 24 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Northern England, United Kingdom · game-guru.com, 28 Sept 2026
Included assets
The maker advertises more than 1,200 ready-to-use models and assets. · game-guru.com, 15 Oct 2026
Legal registration
Companies House lists Dark Basic Software Limited as an active private company incorporated on 28 April 2025 with a registered office in London. · find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk, 15 Oct 2026
Level editor
The product includes a 3D level editor for building large game environments. · game-guru.com, 15 Oct 2026
Limit: bugs and incomplete features
Steam reviewers repeatedly reported bugs, incomplete promised features and difficulty publishing standalone games during Early Access. · steamcommunity.com, 15 Oct 2026
Limit: DLC pricing
Steam reviewers criticized frequent paid DLC and said add-ons can approach the price of the base engine. · steamcommunity.com, 15 Oct 2026
Limit: missing advanced tools
A Steam Early Access review listed missing veteran tutorials, weapon variety, an interior creator, conditional branching and online PvP/PvE. · steamcommunity.com, 15 Oct 2026
Limit: performance and AMD compatibility
Steam complaints describe severe stuttering, crashes and black-screen problems, especially on some AMD graphics cards. · steamcommunity.com, 15 Oct 2026
Lua scripting
The Steam listing says GameGuru MAX supports full Lua scripting and customizable behaviours. · store.steampowered.com, 15 Oct 2026
Mobile export
No · game-guru.com, 24 Sept 2026
Model importer
A built-in importer prepares users' own models for GameGuru MAX. · game-guru.com, 15 Oct 2026
Multiplayer technology
The maker announced Photon support for standalone multiplayer when introducing GameGuru MAX. · game-guru.com, 15 Oct 2026

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