GameMaker Lite

Product: GameMaker Lite
Company: Platinum Arts LLC
Website: www.yoyogames.com/make
Type: Free Lite edition (paid upgrade available)
Requirements: Windows XP/Vista/7

Game Maker allows you to make exciting computer games without the need to write a single line of code. Using easy-to-learn, drag-and-drop actions, you can make professional-looking games in no time. Games can have backgrounds, animated graphics, music, and sound effects, and once you get more experienced there's a built-in programming language that gives you full flexibility.