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# Amazon GameLift

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> Amazon GameLift is a software that fully manages deploying, operating, and scaling session-based multiplayer games for developers.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Amazon GameLift?

It is designed for game developers, game studios, multiplayer game providers, game server hosting companies, game engine developers, game backend service providers, game tool developers, and others.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Amazon Web Services
- **Location**: Seattle, US
- **Founded**: 2006

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Category

- [Game Development Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30951/game-development/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Adobe AIR](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1019028/adobe-air) — 4.9/5 (68 reviews)
2. [Ludo](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1011389/ludo) — 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
3. [devtodev](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/164843/devtodev) — 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
4. [RPG Maker VX Ace](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/210745/rpg-maker-vx-ace) — 4.8/5 (6 reviews)
5. [SpeedTree for Games](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/158596/speedtree-for-games) — 4.8/5 (4 reviews)

## Links

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