I updated my feature on free game-making tools with excellent suggestions from this here community!
Special thanks to @iznaut, @mrfb, @inbtwn, @bts and everyone who shared the piece initially! I'm planning to continue expanding the piece with other engines/resources/etc. and appreciate folks who took the time to send me suggestions!
I really need to check out Decker, Narrat and AGS, (in particular) from this expanded list!
Also: I'm compiling a list of free game art-making tools now as well, very much in this format. Very open to suggestions folks may have for that list as well.