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A curated list of awesome libraries, snippets, guides, and projects for GameMaker.
https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker
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Getting Started
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Recommendations
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- GameMaker Manual
- GameMaker Release Notes
- GameMaker Marketplace
- Beginner GameMaker Tutorials - Tutorials from Shaun Spalding. A comprehensive introduction to basic features of the IDE. Highly recommended to check out the full playlist if you're a complete beginner. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Advanced GameMaker Tutorials - Tutorials from DragoniteSpam that dive into more advanced topics related to the GML language. They also have comprehensive 3D and shader introduction videos. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Beginner GameMaker Tutorials - Tutorials from Shaun Spalding. A comprehensive introduction to basic features of the IDE. Highly recommended to check out the full playlist if you're a complete beginner. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Advanced GameMaker Tutorials - Tutorials from DragoniteSpam that dive into more advanced topics related to the GML language. They also have comprehensive 3D and shader introduction videos. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
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Utilities
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Recommendations
- gm-core - Foundational utility suite and a great starting point for new GameMaker projects. Comes with quality of life methods, networking tools, testing framework, delta timing, and more.
- Stitch - Pipeline Development Kit. Includes cross-project imports, batch-creating/updating sprites and sounds, texture page management, and more. Tested on Windows only.
- wTimer - Robust alternative for alarms.
- EventGML - Lightweight and fast Node.js style Events Library.
- Twerp - Easing function similar to lerp().
- Trixscript - Juices up your game with useful functions.
- Motion Scripts - Provides replacement methods for built-in motion variables.
- zlib functions - Simple compression/decompression functions.
- Window Taskbar - Windows only. Flash the game window border and/or its taskbar button.
- Extension Collection - A suite of various extensions.
- YYP Maker - Makes `.yyp` files for you.
- FAST - Flexible Assistant Toolkit. Similar to gm-core but comes with input and resolution handling.
- DDDEditor - General purpose game editor.
- handytools - A collection of Juju's libraries in one convenient project.
- GameMaker Scaffolding - Another cool all-encompassing template with a focus on building low-res, tile-based games.
- Iota - Lightweight timestep library.
- Stopwatch - GameMaker alarm replacement.
- FrogAlarm - Another easy alternative to GameMaker alarms.
- fuwafuwa - Easy-to-use timer system.
- Timer - Timer methods based on setTimeout and setInterval from JS.
- Broadcast - Event handling library.
- Polarca - Interpolation functions.
- Coroutines - Asynchronous functions for GameMaker.
- GML-OOP - A constructor library for operating the primary functionalities of GameMaker.
- GML-Classes - Another project that adds OOP functionality to GameMaker.
- Map - Hash table implementations.
- Matrices - A collection of matrix handling scripts.
- gm-stream - Data structure manipulation.
- Promises - An adaptation of JavaScript Promises.
- Destructors - Allows you to use ds_* types such as lists and maps inside of structs.
- SNAP - Easy data format saving and loading. Please note that newer versions of GameMaker contain `json_parse` and `json_stringify`. However, if you are converting csv, ini, xml, etc, you may find this very useful.
- Dynamo - Dynamic data loader.
- LWO - Lightweight objects using structs.
- Gumshoe - Simple deep file search function.
- Lock And Key - String and file encryption.
- Mathematical Scripts - A collection of math scripts.
- Seedpod - A collection of scripts to improve the GML programming experience.
- CoreExtension - A collection of CC0 programming libraries. (archived)
- Voxeledphoton's FreeGMScripts - Additional GML helper functions. Some may be out of date with 2.3+ syntax.
- ForEach - Adds a foreach implementation for arrays, ds_lists, ds_maps, ds_stacks, ds_queues, ds_priorities and structs.
- DeepCopy - Deep clone class instances / constructed structs, anonymous structs and arrays nested in any order!
- Cottonwool - Safe surfaces without memory leaks.
- Canvas - Another great solution for surface management.
- GMSDLL - A template project for building DLLs for GameMaker.
- GMLodash - Functional programming in GML.
- Autoframer - Automatically handles resizing the game view across different display and window sizes.
- gameframe - Custom window caption and border for Windows.
- GMEdit - Code editor to use in conjunction with GameMaker.
- Rubber - Compile GameMaker projects via the command line. Here's a [great guide](https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-build-36556955) on how to use it.
- gml-highscorer - Highscore and trophy system.
- SSave - Simple file saving system.
- GMD3D11 - A DLL for interfacing with Windows Direct3D.
- GMTimeLine - A pure code alternative to GameMaker timelines.
- Catspeak - Cross-platform programming language for modding support.
- GMBenchmark - A tool to benchmark GML code.
- Agenda - Schedule and delay the execution of callbacks.
- Airkiver - Game file archive tool.
- OKColor - An okay color manager for implementing OKLab/OKLCH colors.
- Exception - A base class for custom exceptions.
- ArrayList - The most complete list class. Garbage collected, fast sort function, [] accessor and referencing as an array.
- GM Sysinfo - Cross-platform extension for getting system information and resource usage.
- GML+ - A script collection with a goal to "fill the gaps" in GML. 💸
- GMSnip - Experimental tool to define unlimited code snippets in the IDE.
- handytools - A collection of Juju's libraries in one convenient project.
- FrogAlarm - Another easy alternative to GameMaker alarms.
- GMLive - Livecoding / interactive programming. 💸
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Debugging
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Recommendations
- DeerLog - Small log writer.
- FPS Speedometer - Pretty framerate display.
- rt-shell - Easy to use in-game shell. Create your own commands, command meta data, command suggestions, history, etc.
- Olympus - Testing Framework.
- Crispy - Unit testing in GameMaker.
- Snitch - Crash and logging system.
- gms2-test - Unit testing framework.
- Meta - Runtime asset inspector.
- Duck - A fast GML analyzer to enforce code styling and detect errors.
- Gobo - An opinionated code formatter for GML.
- Inspectron - A fluent API for easily creating GameMaker debug views.
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Input Handling
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Recommendations
- XeroInput - Another library to handle multiple inputs for a single action.
- Input - No nonsense gamepad/keyboard library.
- InputCandy - Similar to Input as it acts as a wrapper for SDL, but also provides testing, on-screen diagnostics, and some other UI components related to peripherals.
- Good Vibes - Device vibration.
- Mouse Queue - Tracks the Windows mouse pointer with high precision.
- Native Cursors - System-level custom cursors. 💸
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User Interface
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Recommendations
- Scripture - Another easy to use, highly compatible text renderer.
- Easy And Fast Menu - Simple implementation to have a menu up and running in seconds. Seems like a great fit if you're not looking for a bigger solution like GMUI.
- Pause Menu - Another smaller implementation but has a cool animation between menu options.
- Magpie - Generic Inventory System.
- ImGuiGML - DLL/GML wrapper of Dear ImGui.
- GUI Framework - GUI implementation from Niris Games.
- Menu Tutorial - FriendlyCosmonaut. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Smart Clickable GUI - Pixelated Pope. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- RTS Selection Tool - Mouse dragging feature to select pawns in an real-time strategy game.
- gooey - Sprite-based UI Library for GameMaker LTS.
- Menu Tutorial - FriendlyCosmonaut. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Scribble - Efficient multi-effects text renderer.
- Chatterbox - Narrative scripting tool.
- Textboxy - Simple textboxes.
- Crochet - An interactive dialogue editor for writers and programmers.
- NotificationSystem - Notifications in GameMaker.
- YUI - A UI system with live reloading, template system, data binding, and a drag and drop feature.
- Guido - Simple immediate mode GUI framework.
- GMUI-Framework - A pure GML solution to structure and control your menus, drawing parallels to .NET UI.
- GMS2-UI-Library - A Library Full of useful scripts for implementing your UI designs in GameMaker.
- Emu UI - Common UI elements (text input, checkboxes, radio buttons, dialog boxes, etc).
- zitk - Another interesting, Dear ImGui-inspired GUI toolkit. In development, but worth keeping an eye on.
- SimpleUI - Minimalistic UI framework.
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Physics
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Recommendations
- On Slopes and Grids - A tutorial to implement 45° slopes.
- GMS2 Platforming System - GameMaker implementation by Ben Allen and an expansion on Shaun Spalding's original 1.4 platformer tutorial.
- Verlet Integration Library - Verlet integration by Sarek Lambert.
- Top-Down Movement & Collision - Robust object-based collision system from Pixelated Pope.
- On Slopes and Grids - A tutorial to implement 45° slopes.
- Loj Hadron Collider - A robust, pixel-perfect collision engine.
- Inverse Kinematics Extension - A library for working with inverse kinematics.
- GMVerlet-Integration - Verlet integration example used for visuals.
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Sprites
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Recommendations
- ASESync - Automatically syncs aesprite files in GameMaker.
- AESnips - A sprite playback system.
- phgen - Placeholder asset generation.
- Disarm - A spriter skeletal animation at runtime.
- PixelUpscaler - Pixel art upscaling shader for awkward resolutions for GameMaker.
- conveyorbelt - Similar to ASESync. Export Aesprite files to GameMaker sprites.
- Collage - Texture page builder and image manager. Mimics GameMaker's texture page packing while offering higher flexibility.
- Spritely - Image correction and cleanup for 2D video game sprites.
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Audio
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Recommendations
- Echo/Delay Effect - Optimized delay effect. 💸
- FML - GameMaker bindings for the FMOD Studio API.
- FMODGMS - This doesn't support everything FMOD has to offer and the project itself has been put on-hold.
- wavload - Demonstrates how to externally load .wav files.
- audioExt - Sound External Loader/Unloader Manager.
- ExternalAudio - Load external .wav files at runtime.
- Phonix - Compact audio system. Great for dynamic music!
- Vinyl - Live updating audio system.
- LineAudio - Audio helper functions.
- Bard - An engine for desiging and implementing good audio in GameMaker. Updated to make use of the more recent GameMaker audio effects.
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Levels
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Recommendations
- LDtk to GMS - LDtk Importer.
- Wave Function Collapse - Generates a random tile map but not production ready in its current state.
- Draw A Dungeon - Converts your room layouts into a randomized dungeon.
- Cellular Automata Caves - Generates huge caves in a few hundred milliseconds.
- LDtkParser - Advanced LDtk Importer.
- Room Data Inspector - Collects room data and stores it into a JSON for later use.
- Random Dungeon Generator - Combines user-defined chambers to create a dungeon.
- Random Level Generator - A random level generation example (similar to Nuclear Throne) using GameMaker.
- Destructible Terrain - An example of collidable, destructible terrain in GameMaker Studio using surfaces and grids.
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Particles
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Recommendations
- Particle Editor - Create particles with an easy UI and export into GML code.
- Advanced Particles - A particle implementation that comes with it's own delta timing methods.
- Particles Wrapper - A simplistic particle system wrapper that is designed to make creating particles fun and easy.
- Pulse - A library to create more complex particle emitters, systems and particles.
- Burrn - Built-in particle system that uses the particle asset built into the IDE.
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Lighting
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Recommendations
- Lighting Systems - Very fast dynamic 2D lighting implementation from GrizzliusMaximus using shadow casting. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Bulb - 2D lighting and shadows.
- Lighting System 2D - Requires GameMaker 2.2+ according to the repo.
- GameMaker Lighting Engine - Tile-based Lighting Engine that projects shadows.
- Lighting Systems - Very fast dynamic 2D lighting implementation from GrizzliusMaximus using shadow casting. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
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Shaders
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Recommendations
- TransFX - Transition Library.
- BJRTFX - Zik's CRT Utility Shader.
- bktGlitch - Glitch shader.
- H O R R I - F I - VHS Shader.
- Cyberpunk Hologram Effect - Create and customize your own holographic effect using this easy-to-implement asset.
- Depth Sorted Sillouettes - Example project to demonstrate shader-based depth sorting sillouettes. Tested on PC, Mac, HTML5, and Android.
- GMShaders.com - Shader tutorials from Xor. Originally hosted at "xorshaders.com".
- 1PassBlur - Blur Shader with adjustable radius.
- Bokeh Blur - Extension of the 1PassBlur which provides a different look. Similar to a real lens blur. Although it's much slower than 1Pass or Dual-Kawase.
- Dual-Kawase - Blur Shader that limits radius but is very efficient.
- Xor's Halftone - A wonderful, versitile halftone shader. Lots of tweakable settings.
- Fire-Fun - Some fun magic fireballs.
- Jump Flooding - Jump Flooding Algorithm for GameMaker made with shaders.
- Shader Tutorials - Gaming Reverends. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Shader Tutorials - DragoniteSpam. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Shader Tutorials - Gaming Reverends. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Shader Tutorials - DragoniteSpam. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Voronoi - Sampled pixels on a Voronoi diagram.
- Outline Shader - Outline shader.
- Chameleon - Palette Swapper.
- Xpanda - Include code from external files in your shaders.
- Shadertoy to GameMaker - Convert shadertoy.com GLSL shaders to run in GameMaker.
- Post-Processing FX - 50+ high-quality, customizable effects. 💸
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3D
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Recommendations
- ColMesh - 3D Collision Library from TheSnidr.
- BSP 4 GMS - Import BSP files into GameMaker. Currently just a demo but worth keeping an eye on.
- Camera3D - Simple 3D camera setup.
- Blender to GameMaker - A collection of scripts to export and import Blender models to and from GameMaker.
- Penguin - 3D model conversion tool.
- sPart - 3D Particle System from TheSnidr.
- Terrain Editor - Terrain editor. Exports to gm models, obj, or vertex buffers.
- Snowy Snow - 3D Snow Shader.
- 3D GameMaker Playlist - DragoniteSpam. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- 3D Collisions Playlist - DragoniteSpam. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- 3D Optimization Playlist - DragoniteSpam. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- ColMesh - 3D Collision Library from TheSnidr.
- 3D GameMaker Playlist - DragoniteSpam. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- 3D Collisions Playlist - DragoniteSpam. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- 3D Optimization Playlist - DragoniteSpam. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- 3D-2D - Official tool to turn 3D models into 2D sprites.
- BBMOD - 3D Rendering Solution. Comes with several modules to import obj, 3D camera setup, integration with ColMesh, and more.
- dotobj - Lightweight .obj/.mtl 3D model loader written in native GML.
- Bronze Box - Example of how to build 3D world models from a 2D grid.
- DmrVBM - Import/Export tools to load vertex buffer data out of Blender and into GMS.
- Three Mice In a Trench Coat - Source for a GameMaker 3D game.
- Cardboard - Isometric 3D Renderer.
- 3D Fragment Point Lights - 3D point lights using shaders. 💸
- sPart - 3D Particle System from TheSnidr.
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Sprite Stacking
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Recommendations
- Beginners Guide to Sprite Stacking - A primer on sprite stacking from Avis. Check out part 2 from dev_dwarf as well.
- Fauxton3D - Sprite stacking engine.
- Sprite Stacking Tutorials - Gizmo199. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Sprite Stacking Tutorials - Gizmo199. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
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Networking
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Recommendations
- EZ Networking - Host/client implementation with a chat feature.
- GMHandshake - A Gist demonstrating a network handshake.
- Multiplayer Networking Tutorial - Wizirdi. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Good GameMaker Rollback - Rollback netcode library.
- Multiplayer Networking Tutorial - Wizirdi. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Warp - A feature-rich framework for multiplayer games, written in GameMaker and Node.js.
- Patchwire-GM - The network library from gm-core if you want to use this implementation without the entire gm-core suite.
- HTTP GML - Recieve GET requests and upload files in GML.
- GMNest - Socket.IO extension for HTML5 games.
- MultiClient - Non-dll, multiple client launcher for network development.
- GM Networking - Very simple network code demonstration.
- Boomers Networking - Network library which mimics pre-GM:Studio favorite networking extension 39dll using GM native functions.
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Integrations
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Recommendations
- NekoPresence - Oops, all Discord integration.
- DHook - Discord integration.
- GMS2_RPC - Another Discord integration.
- Steamworks.gml - Various expansions to Steamworks SDK support in GameMaker: Studio.
- Parworks - Additional functionality for the YYG Steamworks extension.
- GOG.gml - A native extension for GOG.com SDK support.
- GMTwitch - Twitch integration.
- NekoPresence - Oops, all Discord integration.
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Camera
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Recommendations
- GameMaker Cameras: As Simple as Possible - Pixelated Pope's guide on GameMaker's camera system. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Camera System Guide - Getting started with cameras in GameMaker.
- Dynamic Splitscreen - Local multiplayer split screen implementation that merges the camera when players are close.
- Camera All-In-One - Editor, screenshake, view-resizing, follow modes, screen effects, etc. 💸
- Pixel Perfect Smooth Camera - An example of pixel-perfect yet smooth camera.
- STANNcam - Camera and resolution manager.
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Sequences
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Recommendations
- Sequences Tutorial - Shaun Spalding. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Making Splash Screen Sequences - Mash Arcade. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- DuplicateSequence - Make a deep copy of sequence assets/structs for editing at runtime.
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State Machines
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Recommendations
- wFSM - Another Easy-to-use Finite State Machine library.
- True State - Feature-rich finite state machine to handle complex objects.
- SnowState - Robust finite state machine.
- FastSM - Lightweight alternative to SnowState.
- Pinocchio - State-based animation system.
- BehaviorTree - A simple behavior tree system.
- FSM AI - Finite state machine for NPC AI.
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Pathing
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Recommendations
- Aquila - A* Pathfinding implementation.
- Grid-based Pathfinding Scripts - Flexible pathfinding system with 3 different algorithms.
- A-Star-Pathing - Another A* pathfinding implementation.
- Pathfinding in graph - Shortest pathfinding system in (weighted) graph, using Dijkstra algorithm.
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Useful Extras
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Recommendations
- Video Player Extension - Play videos. However, the latest version of GMS has video support.
- GMESCAPI - Webcam capture.
- Smile - Sentiment analysis.
- Mouse Trail Effect - Shows how to trace a line with primitives to create a colorful trail.
- GMLScripts.com - Dozens of helper scripts, organized similarly to the official documentation.
- GM48 Resources - Free resources from the community to become better at GameMaker Studio, game development and game jams.
- GameMakerHow - Another great site that acts as a GameMaker Q&A repository for various questions you might ask in GameMaker.
- obj_podcast - Gamedev-centered podcast featuring members of the GameMaker community.
- 2.3 Syntax in Detail - A full guide of the syntax features/changes in GML from Yal.
- GameMaker Garbage Collection - How garbage collection works in GML.
- GitHub Yacc to GML Fix - Tell GitHub your repo is all GML, not Yacc.
- GameMaker Discord Community GitHub - Have you made a gamemaker tool you want to share? Consider submitting it to the official Discord's GitHub.
- Source Control with Git & GameMaker - FriendlyCosmonaut. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Game Resolution & Aspect Ratio Management - Pixelated Pope. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Setting up a Virtual Machine for GameMaker - MicahTheManiac. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Making Attacks Feel Good - Blobfish. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- List of GameMaker Games - A list of published Steam games using GameMaker.
- Rousr Release - Unmaintained projects from the Rousr team (in case anyone asks where OutsideTheBox/Dissonance went).
- Video Player Extension - Play videos. However, the latest version of GMS has video support.
- GM48 Resources - Free resources from the community to become better at GameMaker Studio, game development and game jams.
- Source Control with Git & GameMaker - FriendlyCosmonaut. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Game Resolution & Aspect Ratio Management - Pixelated Pope. ![YouTube](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png)
- Animated Flag - Vertex-animated flag.
- Danmaku Project - Bullet hell engine.
- OrbinautFramework - Accurate framework to make classic Sonic games.
- Starfield Generator - A script to generate starfields in GameMaker's GML language.
- CleanShapes - Antialiased primitives library for GameMaker.
- Dracula Theme - A dark theme for the IDE.
- Gruvbox Theme - A retro groove theme for the IDE.
- GameMaker Repo Badges - Fancy badges to add to your README files.
- vim-GML - High quality Vim syntax highlighting for GameMaker.
- Tome - Automatically generate documentation sites from GameMaker projects.
- Piano example - Example of playing intrument notes by changing pitch, using only one audio file.
- Compatibility scripts - Scripts that are used by GM when importing GM:S 1.4 projects, taken directly from runtime files.
- Pause example - Simple example of a pause screen without using surfaces.
- GameMaker Kitchen - Another great resource for open source libraries, assets, and snippets.
- Build Automation, CI/CD - Tutorial on using GitHub Actions as a CI/CD pipeline to automate building games.
- GMESCAPI - Webcam capture.
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Blogs
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Recommendations
- RefresherTowel - Contains several posts on level generation.
- Tony Str - Some great articles on working with JSON, regular expressions *(regex)*, and drawing circles in GML.
- Katsaii - Some articles on more advanced GML topics.
- Meseta on Game Dev - Seasoned GameMaker dev's thoughts on GameMaker concepts and libraries.
- Thoughts On GameMaker - Not a traditional blog but has great info on different GML techniques.
- ApathyHill - Some articles on GameMaker 3D, noise, sprite trails, and a few others.
- Tony Str - Some great articles on working with JSON, regular expressions *(regex)*, and drawing circles in GML.
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YouTube
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Recommendations
- Jordan Guillou - Hobbyist indie dev with a few GameMaker-related tutorials.
- DragoniteSpam - Covers highly technical elements of GameMaker with a focus on 3D.
- Shaun Spalding - Previous community manager at YoYo Games. Has a wide variety of beginner-friendly GameMaker tutorials and helpful updates on new GameMaker features.
- FriendlyCosmonaut - Great playlist on building a farming RPG in GameMaker with several other tutorials.
- Pixelated Pope - Guides on GameMaker resolution management, cameras, GUI, and more.
- Xor - Tons of shader demonstrations with a focus on 3D.
- GamingEngineer - A GameMaker developer that has been in the community for many years. They have a wide variety videos showcasing what GameMaker is capable of, with a focus on 3D.
- TheSnidr - A lot of awesome 3D showcases and tutorials for GameMaker.
- Peyton Burnham - GameMaker tutorials for top-down shooters and RPGs.
- Gaming Reverends - If you want to learn foundational material regarding GameMaker shaders, the "Shaders for Hobby-Programmers" playlist is definitely worth checking out.
- Let's Learn This Together - Small indie dev company with a focus on providing GameMaker guides.
- Matharoo - Tons of free GameMaker tutorials and news about GameMaker.
- GravityShift Games - A couple of genre-specific GameMaker tutorials, integrating databases into GameMaker, and more.
- Slyddar - A channel dedicated to both DnD and GML tutorials.
- SamSpadeGameDev - In-depth coding tutorials for the hobbyist game maker.
- gentoo's iceberg Playlist - Series based on iceberg to display advanced programming ideas in GameMaker.
- gentoo's iceberg Playlist - Series based on iceberg to display advanced programming ideas in GameMaker.
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Community
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Footnotes
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Localization
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Recommendations
- polyglot - Localization library.
- gm-i18n - Internationalization of texts simply and quickly, using JSON files.
- lexicon - Another localization solution focused on simplifying implementation.
- GMLocalize - Not a full localization solution. Extracts text strings for localization from a GameMaker Studio 2 project and saves it to a JSON file.
- Small Pentapop Localization Tool - Similar export tool to GMLocalize but exports to a csv.
- gms2-mofile - Mofile reader used for localization.
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10
library
8
gms
8
gamemaker-projects
7
gamemakerstudio2
7
gamemakerstudio
6
game-maker-studio-2
5
example
4
framework
4
3d
4
array
4
extension
4
gms1
4
pixel-art
3
networking
3
gml-raptor
3
localization
3
shader
3
alarms
3
engine
2
i18n
2
audio
2
graph
2
pathfinding
2
struct
2
fmod-studio
2
json
2
dialogue
2
yyc
2
sound
2
shaders
2
game
2
gamedev
2
deep-copy
2
unit-testing
2
lighting
2
javascript
2
tool
2
graphics
2
api
2
gui
2
game-maker-language
2
theme
2