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<a href="https://gamemaker.io/en/gamemaker"><img src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/images/banner.png" /></a>
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# Awesome GameMaker [](https://awesome.re) [](https://www.yoyogames.com/gamemaker) [](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/actions/workflows/links.yml)
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> A curated list of awesome libraries, snippets, guides, and projects for GameMaker. 😎
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[GameMaker](https://gamemaker.io/) is a user-friendly, cross-platform game engine by YoYo Games that allows both beginner and advanced game developers to create 2D and 3D games for desktop, HTML5, and console platforms.
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What kind of games can you make in GameMaker? [Check out this list.](https://steamdb.info/tech/Engine/GameMaker/)
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## Contents
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- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
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- [Utilities](#utilities)
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- [Debugging](#debugging)
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- [Input Handling](#input-handling)
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- [User Interface](#user-interface)
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- [Localization](#localization)
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- [Physics](#physics)
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- [Sprites](#sprites)
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- [Audio](#audio)
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- [Levels](#levels)
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- [Particles](#particles)
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- [Lighting](#lighting)
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- [Shaders](#shaders)
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- [3D](#3d)
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- [Sprite Stacking](#sprite-stacking)
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- [Networking](#networking)
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- [Integrations](#integrations)
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- [Camera](#camera)
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- [Sequences](#sequences)
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- [State Machines](#state-machines)
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- [Pathing](#pathing)
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- [Useful Extras](#useful-extras)
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- [Blogs](#blogs)
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- [YouTube](#youtube)
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- [Community](#community)
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- [Special Thanks](#special-thanks)
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## Getting Started
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- [GameMaker Manual](https://manual.gamemaker.io/)
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- [GameMaker Release Notes](https://gms.yoyogames.com/ReleaseNotes.html)
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- [GameMaker Marketplace](https://marketplace.gamemaker.io/)
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- [Beginner GameMaker Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBCDzE9MDbk&list=PLPRT_JORnIur4v19PHXCtJ5P05vaokFdP) - 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. 
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- [Advanced GameMaker Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8-MuIuOQFE&list=PL_hT--4HOvrfuDcYrTufdpgwoALAczPR2) - Tutorials from DragoniteSpam that dive into more advanced topics related to the GML language. They also have comprehensive 3D and shader introduction videos. 
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### Recommendations
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- If you already have programming experience, learn the GameMaker Language (GML) instead of the Visual (Drag and Drop) feature.
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- For pixel art, [Aseprite](https://www.aseprite.org/) is a popular alternative to the native sprite editor. 💸
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- [Aseprite's source code](https://github.com/aseprite/aseprite) can be compiled for free.
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- Don't be afraid to use other developer libraries. A lot of them are free for a reason. Just be mindful of the license.
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- Updates to the IDE and runtime can break your game (like syntax changes to GML). If you are working in a group, make sure you are running on the same version of GMS and only update when given a fair warning. You can reinstall previous versions of your IDE at the GMS download page.
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- Unless your game requires complex physics interactions, it's generally advised to avoid GameMaker's built-in physics system.
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- Schedule routine backups for projects. If you are dealing with larger media files in your repo, try [Git LFS](https://git-lfs.github.com/).
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## Utilities
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- [gm-core](https://github.com/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.
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- [FAST](https://github.com/Hyomoto/FAST) - Flexible Assistant Toolkit. Similar to gm-core but comes with input and resolution handling.
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- [Stitch](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@bscotch/stitch) - Pipeline Development Kit. Includes cross-project imports, batch-creating/updating sprites and sounds, texture page management, and more. Tested on Windows only.
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- [DDDEditor](https://github.com/DragoniteSpam/DDDEditorGMS2) - General purpose game editor.
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- [handytools](https://github.com/JujuAdams/handytools/) - A collection of Juju's libraries in one convenient project.
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- [GameMaker Scaffolding](https://github.com/babaganosch/GameMakerScaffolding) - Another cool all-encompassing template with a focus on building low-res, tile-based games.
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- [Iota](https://github.com/JujuAdams/iota) - Lightweight timestep library.
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- [Stopwatch](https://github.com/Lojemiru/Stopwatch) - GameMaker alarm replacement.
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- [wTimer](https://mors-games.itch.io/wtimer) - Robust alternative for alarms.
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- [FrogAlarm](https://github.com/colmeye/FrogAlarms) - Another easy alternative to GameMaker alarms.
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- [fuwafuwa](https://github.com/kemonologic/fuwafuwa) - Easy-to-use timer system.
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- [Timer](https://github.com/nommiin/Timers) - Timer methods based on setTimeout and setInterval from JS.
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- [Broadcast](https://github.com/JulianDicken/Broadcast) - Event handling library.
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- [Polarca](https://github.com/VitorEstevam/polarca) - Interpolation functions.
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- [Twerp](https://pixelatedpope.itch.io/twerp) - Easing function similar to lerp().
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- [Coroutines](https://github.com/JujuAdams/Coroutines) - Asynchronous functions for GameMaker.
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- [GML-OOP](https://github.com/Mtax-Development/GML-OOP) - A constructor library for operating the primary functionalities of GameMaker.
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- [GML-Classes](https://github.com/Nikko-the-cat/GML-Classes) - Another project that adds OOP functionality to GameMaker.
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- [Map](https://github.com/GameMakerDiscord/Map.gml) - Hash table implementations.
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- [Matrices](https://github.com/JujuAdams/matrices) - A collection of matrix handling scripts.
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- [gm-stream](https://github.com/daikon-games/gm-stream) - Data structure manipulation.
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- [Promises](https://github.com/YAL-GameMaker/Promise.gml) - An adaptation of JavaScript Promises.
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- [Destructors](https://github.com/DatZach/Destructors) - Allows you to use ds_* types such as lists and maps inside of structs.
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- [SNAP](https://github.com/JujuAdams/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.
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- [Dynamo](https://github.com/JujuAdams/Dynamo) - Dynamic data loader.
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- [LWO](https://github.com/tabularelf/lwo) - Lightweight objects using structs.
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- [Gumshoe](https://github.com/JujuAdams/Gumshoe) - Simple deep file search function.
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- [Lock And Key](https://github.com/AlubJ/Lock-And-Key) - String and file encryption.
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- [Mathematical Scripts](https://github.com/adam-rumpf/game-maker-scripts) - A collection of math scripts.
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- [Seedpod](https://github.com/daikon-games/gm-seedpod) - A collection of scripts to improve the GML programming experience.
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- [Trixscript](https://trixelized.itch.io/trixscript) - Juices up your game with useful functions.
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- [CoreExtension](https://github.com/blueburncz/CoreExtension) - A collection of CC0 programming libraries. (archived)
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- [Voxeledphoton's FreeGMScripts](https://github.com/vphoton/FreeGMScripts) - Additional GML helper functions. Some may be out of date with 2.3+ syntax.
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- [ForEach](https://github.com/KeeVeeGames/foreach.gml) - Adds a foreach implementation for arrays, ds_lists, ds_maps, ds_stacks, ds_queues, ds_priorities and structs.
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- [DeepCopy](https://github.com/KeeVeeGames/DeepCopy.gml) - Deep clone class instances / constructed structs, anonymous structs and arrays nested in any order!
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- [Motion Scripts](https://avis.itch.io/motion-scripts) - Provides replacement methods for built-in motion variables.
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- [Cottonwool](https://github.com/JujuAdams/Cottonwool) - Safe surfaces without memory leaks.
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- [Canvas](https://github.com/tabularelf/Canvas) - Another great solution for surface management.
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- [zlib functions](https://yellowafterlife.itch.io/gamemaker-zlib) - Simple compression/decompression functions.
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- [Window Taskbar](https://yellowafterlife.itch.io/gamemaker-window-taskbar) - Windows only. Flash the game window border and/or its taskbar button.
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- [GMSDLL](https://github.com/YAL-GameMaker/GMSDLL) - A template project for building DLLs for GameMaker.
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- [Extension Collection](https://samuel-venable.itch.io/gamemaker-extension-collection) - A suite of various extensions.
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- [GMLodash](https://github.com/DatZach/GMLodash) - Functional programming in GML.
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- [Wraptor](https://github.com/Gizmo199/Wraptor) - A library of wrapper functions.
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- [Autoframer](https://github.com/mstop4/auto-framer) - Automatically handles resizing the game view across different display and window sizes.
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- [gameframe](https://github.com/YAL-GameMaker/gameframe) - Custom window caption and border for Windows.
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- [GML+](https://xgasoft.itch.io/gmlp) - A script collection with a goal to "fill the gaps" in GML. 💸
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- [GMLive](https://yellowafterlife.itch.io/gamemaker-live) - Livecoding / interactive programming. 💸
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- [GMEdit](https://github.com/YellowAfterlife/GMEdit) - Code editor to use in conjunction with GameMaker.
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- [YYP Maker](https://sahaun.itch.io/yyp-maker) - Makes `.yyp` files for you.
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- [Rubber](https://github.com/GameMakerDiscord/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.
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- [gml-highscorer](https://github.com/Grisgram/gml-highscorer) - Highscore and trophy system.
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- [SSave](https://github.com/stoozey/SSave) - Simple file saving system.
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- [GMD3D11](https://github.com/blueburncz/GMD3D11) - A DLL for interfacing with Windows Direct3D.
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- [GMTimeLine](https://github.com/TimVN/GMTimeLine) - A pure code alternative to GameMaker timelines.
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- [Catspeak](https://github.com/katsaii/catspeak-lang) - Cross-platform programming language for modding support.
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- [GMBenchmark](https://github.com/DragoniteSpam/GMBenchmark) - A tool to benchmark GML code.
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- [Agenda](https://github.com/benal20/Agenda.gml) - Schedule and delay the execution of callbacks.
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- [GMSnip](https://manta-ray.itch.io/gmsnip) - Experimental tool to define unlimited code snippets in the IDE.
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- [Airkiver](https://github.com/AlubJ/Airkiver) - Game file archive tool.
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- [OKColor](https://github.com/KeeVeeGames/OKColor.gml) - An okay color manager for implementing OKLab/OKLCH colors.
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- [Exception](https://github.com/KeeVeeGames/Exception.gml) - A base class for custom exceptions.
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- [ArrayList](https://github.com/KeeVeeGames/ArrayList.gml) - The most complete list class. Garbage collected, fast sort function, [] accessor and referencing as an array.
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- [GM Sysinfo](https://github.com/SpikeHD/gm-sysinfo) - Cross-platform extension for getting system information and resource usage.
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## Debugging
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- [rt-shell](https://github.com/daikon-games/rt-shell) - Easy to use in-game shell. Create your own commands, command meta data, command suggestions, history, etc.
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- [Olympus](https://github.com/bscotch/olympus#readme) - Testing Framework.
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- [Crispy](https://github.com/bfrymire/crispy) - Unit testing in GameMaker.
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- [Snitch](https://github.com/JujuAdams/Snitch) - Crash and logging system.
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- [DeerLog](https://mulfok.itch.io/gamemaker-deerlog) - Small log writer.
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- [gms2-test](https://github.com/pmarincak/gms2-test) - Unit testing framework.
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- [Meta](https://github.com/nommiin/meta) - Runtime asset inspector.
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- [FPS Speedometer](https://dragonite.itch.io/fps-speedometer-for-gamemaker) - Pretty framerate display.
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- [Duck](https://github.com/imlazyeye/duck) - A fast GML analyzer to enforce code styling and detect errors.
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- [Gobo](https://github.com/Pizzaandy/Gobo/) - An opinionated code formatter for GML.
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- [Inspectron](https://github.com/shdwcat/Inspectron) - A fluent API for easily creating GameMaker debug views.
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## Input Handling
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- [Input](https://github.com/JujuAdams/input) - No nonsense gamepad/keyboard library.
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- [XeroInput](https://www.reddit.com/r/gamemaker/comments/icoh6m/xeroinput_gms23_input_handler/) - Another library to handle multiple inputs for a single action.
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- [InputCandy](https://github.com/LAGameStudio/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.
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- [Good Vibes](https://github.com/mrdaneeyul/good-vibes) - Device vibration.
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- [Mouse Queue](https://github.com/YAL-GameMaker/window_mouse_queue) - Tracks the Windows mouse pointer with high precision.
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- [Native Cursors](https://yellowafterlife.itch.io/gamemaker-native-cursors) - System-level custom cursors. 💸
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## User Interface
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- [Scribble](https://github.com/JujuAdams/scribble) - Efficient multi-effects text renderer.
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- [Scripture](https://pixelatedpope.itch.io/scripture) - Another easy to use, highly compatible text renderer.
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- [Chatterbox](https://github.com/JujuAdams/chatterbox) - Narrative scripting tool.
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- [Textboxy](https://github.com/glitchroy/textboxy) - Simple textboxes.
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- [Crochet](https://github.com/FaultyFunctions/Crochet) - An interactive dialogue editor for writers and programmers.
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- [NotificationSystem](https://github.com/babaganosch/NotificationSystem) - Notifications in GameMaker.
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- [YUI](https://github.com/shdwcat/YUI) - A UI system with live reloading, template system, data binding, and a drag and drop feature.
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- [Guido](https://github.com/JujuAdams/Guido) - Simple immediate mode GUI framework.
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- [GMUI-Framework](https://github.com/AlertStudios/GMUI-Framework) - A pure GML solution to structure and control your menus, drawing parallels to .NET UI.
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- [GMS2-UI-Library](https://github.com/nabilatsoulcade/GMS2-UI-Library) - A Library Full of useful scripts for implementing your UI designs in GameMaker.
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- [Emu UI](https://github.com/DragoniteSpam/Emu) - Common UI elements (text input, checkboxes, radio buttons, dialog boxes, etc).
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- [Easy And Fast Menu](https://pkgames.itch.io/easy-and-fast-menus-for-gms-23) - 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.
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- [Pause Menu](https://jasontomlee.itch.io/pause-menu-gamemaker-1-2) - Another smaller implementation but has a cool animation between menu options.
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- [Magpie](https://dragonite.itch.io/magpie) - Generic Inventory System.
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- [ImGuiGML](https://rousr.itch.io/imguigml) - DLL/GML wrapper of Dear ImGui.
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- [GUI Framework](https://niris.itch.io/gui-framework) - GUI implementation from Niris Games.
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- [Menu Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ITZOrI2qkA&list=PLSFMekK0JFgx2vmcCnttxxhrNVTjUB8R1) - FriendlyCosmonaut. 
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- [Smart Clickable GUI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbBgE3cUShc) - Pixelated Pope. 
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- [zitk](https://github.com/TandyRum1024/zitk) - Another interesting, Dear ImGui-inspired GUI toolkit. In development, but worth keeping an eye on.
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- [gooey](https://manta-ray.itch.io/gooey) - Sprite-based UI Library for GameMaker LTS.
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- [SimpleUI](https://github.com/evolutionleo/SimpleUI) - Minimalistic UI framework.
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## Localization
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- [polyglot](https://github.com/daikon-games/polyglot) - Localization library.
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- [gm-i18n](https://github.com/CreativeHandOficial/gm-i18n) - Internationalization of texts simply and quickly, using JSON files.
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- [lexicon](https://github.com/tabularelf/lexicon) - Another localization solution focused on simplifying implementation.
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- [GMLocalize](https://github.com/DragoniteSpam/GMLocalize2) - Not a full localization solution. Extracts text strings for localization from a GameMaker Studio 2 project and saves it to a JSON file.
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- [Small Pentapop Localization Tool](https://github.com/AntonBergaker/small_pp_localization_tool) - Similar export tool to GMLocalize but exports to a csv.
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- [gms2-mofile](https://github.com/pmarincak/gms2-mofile) - Mofile reader used for localization.
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## Physics
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- [Loj Hadron Collider](https://github.com/Lojemiru/Loj-Hadron-Collider) - A robust, pixel-perfect collision engine.
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- [On Slopes and Grids](https://forum.yoyogames.com/index.php?threads/on-slopes-and-grids-subpixel-perfect-topdown-movement-and-collision-line-without-objects.4073/) - A tutorial to implement 45° slopes.
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- [GMS2 Platforming System](https://benal.itch.io/basic-modern-platforming-system) - GameMaker implementation by Ben Allen and an expansion on Shaun Spalding's original 1.4 platformer tutorial.
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- [Inverse Kinematics Extension](https://github.com/tonystr/Inverse-Kinematics-Extension-for-Gamemaker) - A library for working with inverse kinematics.
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- [Verlet Integration Library](https://jamjamteam.itch.io/verlet-integration-gamemake-studio-2) - Verlet integration by Sarek Lambert.
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- [GMVerlet-Integration](https://github.com/tabularelf/GMVerlet-Integration) - Verlet integration example used for visuals.
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- [Top-Down Movement & Collision](https://pixelatedpope.itch.io/tdmc/devlog/156556/converting-tdmc-to-use-tiles) - Robust object-based collision system from Pixelated Pope.
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## Sprites
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- [AESnips](https://github.com/angelwire/AESnips) - A sprite playback system.
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- [phgen](https://github.com/squircledev/phgen) - Placeholder asset generation.
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- [Disarm](https://github.com/NuxiiGit/disarm) - A spriter skeletal animation at runtime.
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- [Spritely](https://github.com/bscotch/stitch/tree/develop/packages/spritely) - Image correction and cleanup for 2D video game sprites.
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- [PixelUpscaler](https://github.com/JujuAdams/Pixel-Art-Upscaling) - Pixel art upscaling shader for awkward resolutions for GameMaker.
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- [ASESync](https://sahaun.itch.io/asesync) - Automatically syncs aesprite files in GameMaker.
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- [conveyorbelt](https://github.com/imissmyfriends/conveyorbelt) - Similar to ASESync. Export Aesprite files to GameMaker sprites.
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- [Collage](https://github.com/tabularelf/Collage) - Texture page builder and image manager. Mimics GameMaker's texture page packing while offering higher flexibility.
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## Audio
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- [FML](https://github.com/Nikkilae/fml) - GameMaker bindings for the FMOD Studio API.
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- [FMODGMS](https://github.com/mstop4/FMODGMS) - This doesn't support everything FMOD has to offer and the project itself has been put on-hold.
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- [Echo/Delay Effect](https://madwolf-studios.itch.io/audio-echodelay-effect-for-gamemaker-studio-2) - Optimized delay effect. 💸
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- [wavload](https://github.com/nkrapivin/wavload) - Demonstrates how to externally load .wav files.
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- [audioExt](https://github.com/tabularelf/audioExt) - Sound External Loader/Unloader Manager.
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- [ExternalAudio](https://github.com/NuxiiGit/ExternalAudio) - Load external .wav files at runtime.
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- [Phonix](https://github.com/Andre-404/Phonix/) - Compact audio system. Great for dynamic music!
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- [Vinyl](https://github.com/JujuAdams/Vinyl) - Live updating audio system.
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- [LineAudio](https://github.com/WangleLine/LineAudio) - Audio helper functions.
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- [Bard](https://github.com/gl326/bard-audio) - 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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- [LDtk to GMS](https://shynif.itch.io/ldtk-to-gms) - LDtk Importer.
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- [LDtkParser](https://github.com/evolutionleo/LDtkParser) - Advanced LDtk Importer.
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- [Room Data Inspector](https://github.com/heygleeson/GM-RoomInspector) - Collects room data and stores it into a JSON for later use.
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- [Random Dungeon Generator](https://github.com/BlaXun/Random-Dungeon-Generator-GMS-2.3) - Combines user-defined chambers to create a dungeon.
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- [Random Level Generator](https://github.com/GameMakerDiscord/random-level-gen-gms2) - A random level generation example (similar to Nuclear Throne) using GameMaker.
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- [Wave Function Collapse](https://quadolorgames.itch.io/wfc-gml-demo) - Generates a random tile map but not production ready in its current state.
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- [Destructible Terrain](https://github.com/niksudan/gms2-destructible-terrain) - An example of collidable, destructible terrain in GameMaker Studio using surfaces and grids.
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- [Cellular Automata Caves](https://alessiogamedev.itch.io/gms-cellular-automata-algorithm) - Generates huge caves in a few hundred milliseconds.
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## Particles
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- [Particle Editor](https://gamemakercasts.itch.io/particle-editor) - Create particles with an easy UI and export into GML code.
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- [Particles Wrapper](https://github.com/GamemakerCasts/particles) - A simplistic particle system wrapper that is designed to make creating particles fun and easy.
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- [Advanced Particles](https://limekys.itch.io/advanced-particle-system) - A particle implementation that comes with it's own delta timing methods.
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- [Pulse](https://github.com/Delfos1/Pulse) - A library to create more complex particle emitters, systems and particles.
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- [Burrn](https://github.com/FoxyOfJungle/Burrn) - Built-in particle system that uses the particle asset built into the IDE.
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## Lighting
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- [Bulb](https://github.com/JujuAdams/Bulb) - 2D lighting and shadows.
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- [Lighting System 2D](https://github.com/borup3/Lighting-System-2D) - Requires GameMaker 2.2+ according to the repo.
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- [GameMaker Lighting Engine](https://github.com/bilouw/Gamemaker-Lighting-Engine) - Tile-based Lighting Engine that projects shadows.
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- [Lighting Systems](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYVea5brHS8YHECGPoEp4_gWU-k6nWzUy) - Very fast dynamic 2D lighting implementation from GrizzliusMaximus using shadow casting. 
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## Shaders
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- [TransFX](https://short-bread.itch.io/transfx) - Transition Library.
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- [Post-Processing FX](https://foxyofjungle.itch.io/post-processing-fx) - 50+ high-quality, customizable effects. 💸
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- [BJRTFX](https://zikbakguru.itch.io/bjrtfx) - Zik's CRT Utility Shader.
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- [bktGlitch](https://odditica.itch.io/bktglitch) - Glitch shader.
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- [H O R R I - F I](https://gizmo199.itch.io/horri-fi) - VHS Shader.
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- [Cyberpunk Hologram Effect](https://gentoogames.itch.io/cyberpunk-hologram-effect) - Create and customize your own holographic effect using this easy-to-implement asset.
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- [Depth Sorted Sillouettes](https://pixelatedpope.itch.io/depth-sorted-silhouette-example) - Example project to demonstrate shader-based depth sorting sillouettes. Tested on PC, Mac, HTML5, and Android.
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- [GMShaders.com](https://gmshaders.com/) - Shader tutorials from Xor. Originally hosted at "xorshaders.com".
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- [1PassBlur](https://github.com/XorDev/1PassBlur/wiki) - Blur Shader with adjustable radius.
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- [Bokeh Blur](https://github.com/XorDev/Bokeh/wiki) - 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.
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- [Dual-Kawase](https://github.com/XorDev/Dual-Kawase/wiki) - Blur Shader that limits radius but is very efficient.
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- [Xor's Halftone](https://xordev.itch.io/halftone) - A wonderful, versitile halftone shader. Lots of tweakable settings.
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- [Voronoi](https://github.com/XorDev/GMS-Voronoi-Pixels) - Sampled pixels on a Voronoi diagram.
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- [Fire-Fun](https://github.com/XorDev/Fire-Fun/wiki) - Some fun magic fireballs.
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- [Jump Flooding](https://terohannula.itch.io/jump-flooding-algorithm) - Jump Flooding Algorithm for GameMaker made with shaders.
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- [Outline Shader](https://github.com/Grisgram/gml-outline-shader-drawer) - Outline shader.
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- [Chameleon](https://github.com/Lojemiru/Chameleon) - Palette Swapper.
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- [Xpanda](https://github.com/GameMakerDiscord/Xpanda) - Include code from external files in your shaders.
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- [Shadertoy to GameMaker](https://iarri.github.io/Shadertoy2GM/) - Convert shadertoy.com GLSL shaders to run in GameMaker.
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- [Shader Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch4BYqkL1w8&list=PL0kTSdIvQNCNE-BDKOlYu628AalMmXy_P) - Gaming Reverends. 
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- [Shader Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4S7LXx6-sQ&list=PL_hT--4HOvrdkihto8Xu7hhp1-5Gj8zsa) - DragoniteSpam. 
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## 3D
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- [3D-2D](https://github.com/YoYoGames/3D-2D) - Official tool to turn 3D models into 2D sprites.
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- [BBMOD](https://github.com/blueburn-cz/BBMOD) - 3D Rendering Solution. Comes with several modules to import obj, 3D camera setup, integration with ColMesh, and more.
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- [ColMesh](https://forum.yoyogames.com/index.php?threads/colmesh-3d-collisions-made-easy.82765/) - 3D Collision Library from TheSnidr.
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- [BSP 4 GMS](https://cdlegasse.itch.io/ozarq-bsp-4-gms) - Import BSP files into GameMaker. Currently just a demo but worth keeping an eye on.
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- [dotobj](https://github.com/JujuAdams/dotobj) - Lightweight .obj/.mtl 3D model loader written in native GML.
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- [Bronze Box](https://github.com/cicadian/Bronze-Box) - Example of how to build 3D world models from a 2D grid.
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- [Camera3D](https://gizmo199.itch.io/camera3d) - Simple 3D camera setup.
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- [Blender to GameMaker](https://github.com/blender-to-gmstudio) - A collection of scripts to export and import Blender models to and from GameMaker.
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- [DmrVBM](https://github.com/Dreamer13sq/DmrVBM-blender-to-gms2) - Import/Export tools to load vertex buffer data out of Blender and into GMS.
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- [Penguin](https://dragonite.itch.io/penguin) - 3D model conversion tool.
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- [Three Mice In a Trench Coat](https://github.com/XorDev/ThreeMiceInaTrenchcoat) - Source for a GameMaker 3D game.
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- [sPart](https://marketplace.yoyogames.com/assets/7299/spart-3d-particle-system) - 3D Particle System from TheSnidr.
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- [Terrain Editor](https://dragonite.itch.io/terrain) - Terrain editor. Exports to gm models, obj, or vertex buffers.
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- [Cardboard](https://github.com/JujuAdams/Cardboard) - Isometric 3D Renderer.
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- [Snowy Snow](https://dragonite.itch.io/snowy-snow) - 3D Snow Shader.
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- [3D Fragment Point Lights](https://danieldavis.itch.io/ddg-point-light-shader-system) - 3D point lights using shaders. 💸
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- [3D GameMaker Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojfN--tdSNM&list=PL_hT--4HOvrcML9uqHe4fwBVTm650Vy3V) - DragoniteSpam. 
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- [3D Collisions Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7kjtTEMpeU&list=PL_hT--4HOvrf_VYo26LNl3zN5uwfuC3CC) - DragoniteSpam. 
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- [3D Optimization Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knfAZbJJKNY&list=PL_hT--4HOvrf_CJSA7fVU1tkjGVv5Sq2t) - DragoniteSpam. 
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## Sprite Stacking
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- [Beginners Guide to Sprite Stacking](https://medium.com/@avsnoopy/beginners-guide-to-sprite-stacking-in-gamemaker-studio-2-and-magica-voxel-part-1-f7a1394569c0) - A primer on sprite stacking from Avis. Check out part 2 from dev_dwarf as well.
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- [Fauxton3D](https://gizmo199.itch.io/fauxton3d) - Sprite stacking engine.
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- [Sprite Stacking Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDN-nG3EOU&list=PL3Kbpztq9qwT9MbW_k4yyJU__or1r8P2j) - Gizmo199. 
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## Networking
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- [Warp](https://github.com/evolutionleo/Warp) - A feature-rich framework for multiplayer games, written in GameMaker and Node.js.
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- [EZ Networking](https://jasontomlee.itch.io/easy-gms-networking-platformer-build) - Host/client implementation with a chat feature.
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- [Patchwire-GM](https://github.com/gm-core/patchwire-gm) - The network library from gm-core if you want to use this implementation without the entire gm-core suite.
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- [GMHandshake](https://gist.github.com/nkrapivin/c73f5a962466a4ecb63187a009a300d8) - A Gist demonstrating a network handshake.
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- [HTTP GML](https://github.com/Sidorakh/http.gml) - Recieve GET requests and upload files in GML.
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- [GMNest](https://github.com/TimVN/GMNest) - Socket.IO extension for HTML5 games.
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- [MultiClient](https://github.com/tabularelf/MultiClient) - Non-dll, multiple client launcher for network development.
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- [Multiplayer Networking Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbsXRuNijlo&list=PLxaJReoxlrY_S4MrCYjzFCSrNX1TUX626) - Wizirdi. 
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- [Good GameMaker Rollback](https://springrollgames.itch.io/ggmr) - Rollback netcode library.
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## Integrations
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- [DHook](https://github.com/tabularelf/DHook) - Discord integration.
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- [GMS2_RPC](https://github.com/Mtax-Development/GMS2_RPC) - Another Discord integration.
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- [NekoPresence](https://marketplace.yoyogames.com/assets/9526/nekopresence) - Oops, all Discord integration.
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- [Steamworks.gml](https://github.com/YAL-GameMaker/steamworks.gml) - Various expansions to Steamworks SDK support in GameMaker: Studio.
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- [Parworks](https://github.com/nkrapivin/Parworks) - Additional functionality for the YYG Steamworks extension.
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- [GOG.gml](https://github.com/GameMakerDiscord/GOG.gml) - A native extension for GOG.com SDK support.
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- [GMTwitch](https://github.com/GameMakerDiscord/GMTwitch) - Twitch integration.
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## Camera
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- [GameMaker Cameras: As Simple as Possible](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g1LQ6aIJFk) - Pixelated Pope's guide on GameMaker's camera system. 
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- [Camera System Guide](https://maddestudiosgames.com/gms2-meet-the-camera-system/) - Getting started with cameras in GameMaker.
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- [Pixel Perfect Smooth Camera](https://github.com/YAL-GameMaker/pixel-perfect-smooth-camera) - An example of pixel-perfect yet smooth camera.
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- [Dynamic Splitscreen](https://maddestudios.itch.io/gms2-project-dynamic-splitscreen) - Local multiplayer split screen implementation that merges the camera when players are close.
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- [STANNcam](https://github.com/jack27121/STANNcam) - Camera and resolution manager.
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- [Camera All-In-One](https://jasontomlee.itch.io/allinone-camera) - Editor, screenshake, view-resizing, follow modes, screen effects, etc. 💸
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## Sequences
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- [Sequences Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO6gzhrx5b8) - Shaun Spalding. 
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- [Making Splash Screen Sequences](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTh5UpFxx1E) - Mash Arcade. 
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- [DuplicateSequence](https://github.com/KeeVeeGames/DuplicateSequence.gml) - Make a deep copy of sequence assets/structs for editing at runtime.
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## State Machines
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- [SnowState](https://github.com/sohomsahaun/SnowState) - Robust finite state machine.
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- [FastSM](https://github.com/JulianDicken/FastSM) - Lightweight alternative to SnowState.
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- [wFSM](https://mors-games.itch.io/wfsm) - Another Easy-to-use Finite State Machine library.
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- [True State](https://pixelatedpope.itch.io/truestate) - Feature-rich finite state machine to handle complex objects.
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- [Pinocchio](https://github.com/JujuAdams/Pinocchio) - State-based animation system.
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- [BehaviorTree](https://github.com/Gizmo199/BehaviorTree) - A simple behavior tree system.
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## Pathing
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- [Aquila](https://dragonite.itch.io/aquila) - A* Pathfinding implementation.
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- [A-Star-Pathing](https://github.com/helloalbertdang/A-Star-Pathing) - Another A* pathfinding implementation.
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- [Grid-based Pathfinding Scripts](https://proton-squid.itch.io/pathfinding) - Flexible pathfinding system with 3 different algorithms.
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## Useful Extras
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- [Animated Flag](https://github.com/Grisgram/gml-animated-flag) - Vertex-animated flag.
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- [Video Player Extension](https://forum.yoyogames.com/index.php?threads/video-player-for-windows-macos-and-ubuntu.77882/) - Play videos. However, the latest version of GMS has video support.
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- [GMESCAPI](https://marketplace.yoyogames.com/assets/9529/gmescapi) - Webcam capture.
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- [Danmaku Project](https://github.com/OmegaX1000/DanmakuProject) - Bullet hell engine.
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- [OrbinautFramework](https://github.com/TrianglyRU/OrbinautFramework) - Accurate framework to make classic Sonic games.
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- [Mouse Trail Effect](https://all-x.itch.io/gms2-mouse-trail-effect) - Shows how to trace a line with primitives to create a colorful trail.
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- [Starfield Generator](https://github.com/PixelProphecy/gml_starfield_generator) - A script to generate starfields in GameMaker's GML language.
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- [CleanShapes](https://github.com/JujuAdams/Clean-Shapes) - Antialiased primitives library for GameMaker.
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- [GMLScripts.com](https://www.gmlscripts.com/script/index) - Dozens of helper scripts, organized similarly to the official documentation.
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- [GM48 Resources](https://gm48.net/resources) - Free resources from the community to become better at GameMaker Studio, game development and game jams.
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- [obj_podcast](https://objpodcast.com/) - Gamedev-centered podcast featuring members of the GameMaker community.
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- [Dracula Theme](https://github.com/dracula/gamemaker-studio) - A dark theme for the IDE.
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- [Gruvbox Theme](https://github.com/heygleeson/Gruvbox-GMTheme) - A retro groove theme for the IDE.
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- [2.3 Syntax in Detail](https://yal.cc/gamemaker-2-3-syntax-in-details/) - A full guide of the syntax features/changes in GML from Yal.
|
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- [GameMaker Garbage Collection](https://gist.github.com/DatZach/96a30d6ae4225f8ec152719e57aed26b) - How garbage collection works in GML.
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- [GitHub Yacc to GML Fix](https://www.reddit.com/r/gamemaker/comments/n5m35l/a_simple_fix_for_github_incorrectly_detecting/) - Tell GitHub your repo is all GML, not Yacc.
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- [GameMaker Repo Badges](https://github.com/matthiaszarzecki/MadeWithGameMakerStudioBadges) - Fancy badges to add to your README files.
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- [GameMaker Discord Community GitHub](https://github.com/GameMakerDiscord) - Have you made a gamemaker tool you want to share? Consider submitting it to the official Discord's GitHub.
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- [Source Control with Git & GameMaker](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZG-P68xWio&list=PLSFMekK0JFgzmyDxVxj5Cctafu5UX_vUC) - FriendlyCosmonaut. 
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- [Game Resolution & Aspect Ratio Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g1LQ6aIJFk&list=PLXkVsacazW2qvdnKNzgBLkUwlgi3FU-VO) - Pixelated Pope. 
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- [Setting up a Virtual Machine for GameMaker](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK5k1_zN4eM) - MicahTheManiac. 
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- [Making Attacks Feel Good](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWkMsD2WUz8) - Blobfish. 
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- [vim-GML](https://github.com/JafarDakhan/vim-gml) - High quality Vim syntax highlighting for GameMaker.
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- [Rousr Release](https://gitlab.com/rousr-release/) - Unmaintained projects from the Rousr team (in case anyone asks where OutsideTheBox/Dissonance went).
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- [Tome](https://github.com/chesrowe/Tome/) - Automatically generate documentation sites from GameMaker projects.
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## Blogs
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- [RefresherTowel](https://refreshertowelgames.wordpress.com/category/tutorial/) - Contains several posts on level generation.
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- [Tony Str](https://tonystr.net/articles) - Some great articles on working with JSON, regular expressions *(regex)*, and drawing circles in GML.
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- [Katsaii](https://www.katsaii.com/content/blog/posts.html) - Some articles on more advanced GML topics.
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- [Meseta on Game Dev](https://meseta.dev/) - Seasoned GameMaker dev's thoughts on GameMaker concepts and libraries.
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- [Thoughts On GameMaker](https://github.com/JujuAdams/ThoughtsOnGameMaker) - Not a traditional blog but has great info on different GML techniques.
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- [ApathyHill](https://apathyhill.com/blog/category/gamemaker) - Some articles on GameMaker 3D, noise, sprite trails, and a few others.
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## YouTube
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- [Jordan Guillou](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBmOLRTaPrfOxnTqpCLrwdQ) - Hobbyist indie dev with a few GameMaker-related tutorials.
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- [DragoniteSpam](https://www.youtube.com/c/DragoniteSpam) - Covers highly technical elements of GameMaker with a focus on 3D.
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- [Shaun Spalding](https://www.youtube.com/c/ShaunSpalding) - Previous community manager at YoYo Games. Has a wide variety of beginner-friendly GameMaker tutorials and helpful updates on new GameMaker features.
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- [FriendlyCosmonaut](https://www.youtube.com/c/FriendlyCosmonaut) - Great playlist on building a farming RPG in GameMaker with several other tutorials.
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- [Pixelated Pope](https://www.youtube.com/c/PixelatedPope) - Guides on GameMaker resolution management, cameras, GUI, and more.
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- [Xor](https://www.youtube.com/c/XorDev) - Tons of shader demonstrations with a focus on 3D.
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- [GamingEngineer](https://www.youtube.com/c/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.
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- [TheSnidr](https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSnidr) - A lot of awesome 3D showcases and tutorials for GameMaker.
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- [Peyton Burnham](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfh2Q3TsvlxM1S2GvXQ4eeQ) - GameMaker tutorials for top-down shooters and RPGs.
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- [Gaming Reverends](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7fkptPD1FHQyDc9Fnm9S_A) - If you want to learn foundational material regarding GameMaker shaders, the "Shaders for Hobby-Programmers" playlist is definitely worth checking out.
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- [Let's Learn This Together](https://www.youtube.com/c/LetsLearnThisTogether) - Small indie dev company with a focus on providing GameMaker guides.
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- [Matharoo](https://www.youtube.com/c/GameMakerStationMatharoo) - Tons of free GameMaker tutorials and news about GameMaker.
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- [GravityShift Games](https://www.youtube.com/c/SlasherXGAMES/) - A couple of genre-specific GameMaker tutorials, integrating databases into GameMaker, and more.
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- [Slyddar](https://www.youtube.com/c/Slyddar/) - A channel dedicated to both DnD and GML tutorials.
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- [SamSpadeGameDev](https://www.youtube.com/@SamSpadeGameDev) - In-depth coding tutorials for the hobbyist game maker.
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- [gentoo's iceberg Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLks6h7R6jAUGrofUAQB178r6K8h43Ml5-) - Series based on iceberg to display advanced programming ideas in GameMaker.
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## Community
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[](https://forum.yoyogames.com/index.php)
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[](https://www.reddit.com/r/gamemaker/)
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[](https://discord.gg/gamemaker)
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## Special Thanks
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JujuAdams, FaultyFunctions, Gleb Tsereteli, Shaun Spalding, DragoniteSpam, Nick Ver Voort, Pixelated Pope, Tony Strømsnæs, HeartBeast, Xor, Gaming Reverends, Matharoo, YellowAfterlife, Gizmo199, Avis, Josh Wilson, Lojemiru
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## Footnotes
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- This is based on a list from [GameMaker Libraries](https://github.com/FaultyFunctions/GameMakerLibraries) and from Gleb Tsereteli with additional links/details.
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- A majority of linked resources will only work with `GameMaker 2.3+` due to GML syntax changes. However, if you are working in GameMaker 1.4, most library creators would appreciate it if someone makes a backport of their project. 🙂
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- If you need more general game development resources, check out [Awesome Gamedev](https://notabug.org/Calinou/awesome-gamedev) or [MagicTools](https://github.com/ellisonleao/magictools#readme).
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*GameMaker® is the property of YoYo Games™. This list is not affiliated with YoYo Games.*
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## Contributing
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Have something awesome to share? Check out the [Contributing Guidelines](https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md).
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## GameMaker Keybindings
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