Simple Online Content in GameMaker using text files
Connect more with your players by including simple online content in GameMaker games. Including version checking, news and more.
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Time for Chaotic Fun with GMC Jam 58
Make the best GameMaker game you can in five days and you could win our Asset Packs.
GMC Jam 58 Coming Soon
The 58th GMC Jam will be taking place from February 18th to February 23rd, and we’re offering some great prizes!
Fix Input Lag on Android in GameMaker HTML5 Games
The other day we released updates for several of our web games fixing a pretty critical bug on Android. Here’s how we fixed it, with a code snippet helpfully provided by SnoutUp Games!
2.5D in GameMaker using Sprite-Stacking
There’s an age-old question among GameMaker users who’ve chosen the tool for its simplicity. How do I make a 3D game in GameMaker? Then you find out you need to know quite a lot of maths and how to draw primitives and vertices and you ask yourself the next question. How do I make a sort of 3D game in GameMaker, but like, easily?
Useful Resources For Your GameMaker Games
Check out our list of useful resources for your GameMaker games, including tools, scripts, sprites, sounds and more.
GMC Jam 57 Starts Now
The 57th GMC Jam, where GameMaker users will compete to make the best game in 5 days, has now begun!
GMC Jam 57 Starts in 2 Days
GMC Jam 57 starts this Wednesday at midday! Make the best GameMaker game you can in 5 days and you could win a copy of our All Fonts Pack.
GameMaker Match 3 Template Now 100% Free
Our Anime Girls Match 3 Template for GameMaker is now 100% free for commercial use. The project, which contains the source code of our game Love Witch Heroines, has all the code you need to make a match 3 puzzle game with soft dating mechanics.
Draw Text in a Circle in GameMaker
One effect that can elevate your game to a higher level is drawing your text in a circle. Whether you’re using it for a dynamic user interface, or some piece of background scenery, this simple script will help you out!
GMC Jam 57 Starts Soon!
Make the best GameMaker game in 5 days and win a copy of our All Fonts Pack!
GameMaker Awards 2025 announced by YoYo Games
YoYo Games, the creators of GameMaker, have announced the opening of nominations for the 2025 edition of the GameMaker awards.
Anime Girls Match 3 Game Ready Made Template
The source code for our game Love Witch Heroines as a GameMaker. For commercial use!
Chequered Ink Greatest Hits
Celebrate our tenth anniversary with 10 games, 1200 fonts and a unique slice of indie gaming history.
Ready Made Room Transitions for GameMaker
Easily add room transitions to your GameMaker games with this simple template project. Over 40 transitions are built into the asset by default, or you can use it as a learning tool to create your own!
Making Dialogue Boxes With Character Portraits
A quick example of how to make a dialogue box system where characters animate in and out of the screen in a dynamic way.
Ready Made Word Guess
Learn how to make a word guessing game in GameMaker with our ready-made project!
What we use to make our games, graphics and fonts
If you’re thinking about making video games or getting into graphic design, there are now a wealth of tools to choose from and it can be a bit overwhelming deciding where you want to begin! In this week’s post, we’re going to talk about the things we use to make our games, graphics and fonts to give you an idea of where to start.
GM Languages
Never localized or translated your GameMaker game before? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back!
