Yes. You can do anything 2D in game maker. I use one of the older versions because the newer version has alot of limits unless you buy it (~$20). It also supports online multiplayer (Free in older version).
Screenshots of some games made with it:
http://www.gamemaker.nl/games_exe.htmlThats what I used when I started making games. I learned how to program from it, and still use it now (every once in a while).
