Java is needed to write the programs, the Android SDK is needed to make those programs run on Android and Android Studio has the job of putting it all together for you.

Android Studio is a developer kit that you can use to create and troubleshoot your own Android apps. We'll go over what it is (and what it isn't).

Android SDK is used to create android apps and execute command lines. Learn how to install Android Studio and SDK on Windows 11/10.

Setting up GameMaker: Studio for Android GameMaker: Studio will not work with Android right out of the box. The first thing to do is to download the Java 7 JDK. After that, install the Android SDK.

Kotlin offers big advantages over Java for JVM and Android development, and plays nicely with Java in the same projects.