Why GMDB Exists – Built for Indie Developers and Small Teams

Why GMDB?

For years, indie developers struggled to find a reliable, affordable, and beginner-friendly way to store and retrieve online data for their games. Setting up your own database requires learning server administration, managing security updates, configuring hosting, writing PHP/SQL code, and worrying about uptime. This can be overwhelming when your main focus should be creating your game.

GMDB was built from the ground up to solve this problem.

Our goal is simple:
Make it easy for GameMaker developers to add online game functionality with zero technical barriers.

With GMDB, you don’t need to know anything about servers, databases, or backend development. We handle everything so you can build games faster, launch sooner, and maintain online features with confidence.

Powerful Features Designed for GameMaker Studio

  • Leaderboards
  • User-Generated Content
  • Avatar and Image Hosting
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Developer Dashboard
  • Easy GML Integration

All features are accessible using standard GameMaker HTTP functions like http_post_string, http_get, and async events—making integration quick and beginner-friendly.

Whether you’re launching your first hobby project or maintaining a full commercial game, GMDB gives you the scalability and simplicity you need.