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<h1 id="awesome-gamemaker-awesome-made-with-gamemaker-links">Awesome
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<p>A curated list of awesome libraries, snippets, guides, and projects
for GameMaker. 😎</p>
</blockquote>
<p><a href="https://gamemaker.io/">GameMaker</a> 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.</p>
<p>What kind of games can you make in GameMaker? <a
href="https://steamdb.info/tech/Engine/GameMaker/">Check out this
list.</a></p>
<h2 id="contents">Contents</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="#getting-started">Getting Started</a></li>
<li><a href="#utilities">Utilities</a></li>
<li><a href="#debugging">Debugging</a></li>
<li><a href="#input-handling">Input Handling</a></li>
<li><a href="#user-interface">User Interface</a></li>
<li><a href="#localization">Localization</a></li>
<li><a href="#physics">Physics</a></li>
<li><a href="#sprites">Sprites</a></li>
<li><a href="#audio">Audio</a></li>
<li><a href="#levels">Levels</a></li>
<li><a href="#particles">Particles</a></li>
<li><a href="#lighting">Lighting</a></li>
<li><a href="#shaders">Shaders</a></li>
<li><a href="#3d">3D</a></li>
<li><a href="#sprite-stacking">Sprite Stacking</a></li>
<li><a href="#networking">Networking</a></li>
<li><a href="#integrations">Integrations</a></li>
<li><a href="#camera">Camera</a></li>
<li><a href="#sequences">Sequences</a></li>
<li><a href="#state-machines">State Machines</a></li>
<li><a href="#pathing">Pathing</a></li>
<li><a href="#useful-extras">Useful Extras</a></li>
<li><a href="#blogs">Blogs</a></li>
<li><a href="#youtube">YouTube</a></li>
<li><a href="#community">Community</a></li>
<li><a href="#special-thanks">Special Thanks</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="getting-started">Getting Started</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://manual.gamemaker.io/">GameMaker Manual</a></li>
<li><a href="https://gms.yoyogames.com/ReleaseNotes.html">GameMaker
Release Notes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://marketplace.gamemaker.io/">GameMaker
Marketplace</a></li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBCDzE9MDbk&amp;list=PLPRT_JORnIur4v19PHXCtJ5P05vaokFdP">Beginner
GameMaker Tutorials</a> - Tutorials from Shaun Spalding. A comprehensive
introduction to basic features of the IDE. Highly recommended to check
out the full playlist if youre a complete beginner. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8-MuIuOQFE&amp;list=PL_hT--4HOvrfuDcYrTufdpgwoALAczPR2">Advanced
GameMaker Tutorials</a> - Tutorials from DragoniteSpam that dive into
more advanced topics related to the GML language. They also have
comprehensive 3D and shader introduction videos. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
</ul>
<h3 id="recommendations">Recommendations</h3>
<ul>
<li>If you already have programming experience, learn the GameMaker
Language (GML) instead of the Visual (Drag and Drop) feature.</li>
<li>For pixel art, <a href="https://www.aseprite.org/">Aseprite</a> is a
popular alternative to the native sprite editor. 💸
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/aseprite/aseprite">Aseprites source
code</a> can be compiled for free.</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Dont be afraid to use other developer libraries. A lot of them are
free for a reason. Just be mindful of the license.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Unless your game requires complex physics interactions, its
generally advised to avoid GameMakers built-in physics system.</li>
<li>Schedule routine backups for projects. If you are dealing with
larger media files in your repo, try <a
href="https://git-lfs.github.com/">Git LFS</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="utilities">Utilities</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/gm-core">gm-core</a> - 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.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/Hyomoto/FAST">FAST</a> - Flexible
Assistant Toolkit. Similar to gm-core but comes with input and
resolution handling.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.npmjs.com/package/@bscotch/stitch">Stitch</a> -
Pipeline Development Kit. Includes cross-project imports,
batch-creating/updating sprites and sounds, texture page management, and
more. Tested on Windows only.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/DragoniteSpam/DDDEditorGMS2">DDDEditor</a> -
General purpose game editor.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/handytools/">handytools</a> -
A collection of Jujus libraries in one convenient project.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/babaganosch/GameMakerScaffolding">GameMaker
Scaffolding</a> - Another cool all-encompassing template with a focus on
building low-res, tile-based games.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/iota">Iota</a> - Lightweight
timestep library.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/Lojemiru/Stopwatch">Stopwatch</a> -
GameMaker alarm replacement.</li>
<li><a href="https://mors-games.itch.io/wtimer">wTimer</a> - Robust
alternative for alarms.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/colmeye/FrogAlarms">FrogAlarm</a> -
Another easy alternative to GameMaker alarms.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/kemonologic/fuwafuwa">fuwafuwa</a> -
Easy-to-use timer system.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/nommiin/Timers">Timer</a> - Timer
methods based on setTimeout and setInterval from JS.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JulianDicken/Broadcast">Broadcast</a> -
Event handling library.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/VitorEstevam/polarca">Polarca</a> -
Interpolation functions.</li>
<li><a href="https://pixelatedpope.itch.io/twerp">Twerp</a> - Easing
function similar to lerp().</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/Coroutines">Coroutines</a> -
Asynchronous functions for GameMaker.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/Mtax-Development/GML-OOP">GML-OOP</a> -
A constructor library for operating the primary functionalities of
GameMaker.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/Nikko-the-cat/GML-Classes">GML-Classes</a> -
Another project that adds OOP functionality to GameMaker.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/GameMakerDiscord/Map.gml">Map</a> - Hash
table implementations.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/matrices">Matrices</a> - A
collection of matrix handling scripts.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/daikon-games/gm-stream">gm-stream</a> -
Data structure manipulation.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/YAL-GameMaker/Promise.gml">Promises</a>
- An adaptation of JavaScript Promises.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/DatZach/Destructors">Destructors</a> -
Allows you to use ds_* types such as lists and maps inside of
structs.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/SNAP">SNAP</a> - Easy data
format saving and loading. Please note that newer versions of GameMaker
contain <code>json_parse</code> and <code>json_stringify</code>.
However, if you are converting csv, ini, xml, etc, you may find this
very useful.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/Dynamo">Dynamo</a> - Dynamic
data loader.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/tabularelf/lwo">LWO</a> - Lightweight
objects using structs.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/Gumshoe">Gumshoe</a> - Simple
deep file search function.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/AlubJ/Lock-And-Key">Lock And Key</a> -
String and file encryption.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/adam-rumpf/game-maker-scripts">Mathematical
Scripts</a> - A collection of math scripts.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/daikon-games/gm-seedpod">Seedpod</a> - A
collection of scripts to improve the GML programming experience.</li>
<li><a href="https://trixelized.itch.io/trixscript">Trixscript</a> -
Juices up your game with useful functions.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/blueburncz/CoreExtension">CoreExtension</a> - A
collection of CC0 programming libraries. (archived)</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/vphoton/FreeGMScripts">Voxeledphotons
FreeGMScripts</a> - Additional GML helper functions. Some may be out of
date with 2.3+ syntax.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/KeeVeeGames/foreach.gml">ForEach</a> -
Adds a foreach implementation for arrays, ds_lists, ds_maps, ds_stacks,
ds_queues, ds_priorities and structs.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/KeeVeeGames/DeepCopy.gml">DeepCopy</a> -
Deep clone class instances / constructed structs, anonymous structs and
arrays nested in any order!</li>
<li><a href="https://avis.itch.io/motion-scripts">Motion Scripts</a> -
Provides replacement methods for built-in motion variables.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/Cottonwool">Cottonwool</a> -
Safe surfaces without memory leaks.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/tabularelf/Canvas">Canvas</a> - Another
great solution for surface management.</li>
<li><a href="https://yellowafterlife.itch.io/gamemaker-zlib">zlib
functions</a> - Simple compression/decompression functions.</li>
<li><a
href="https://yellowafterlife.itch.io/gamemaker-window-taskbar">Window
Taskbar</a> - Windows only. Flash the game window border and/or its
taskbar button.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/YAL-GameMaker/GMSDLL">GMSDLL</a> - A
template project for building DLLs for GameMaker.</li>
<li><a
href="https://samuel-venable.itch.io/gamemaker-extension-collection">Extension
Collection</a> - A suite of various extensions.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/DatZach/GMLodash">GMLodash</a> -
Functional programming in GML.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/mstop4/auto-framer">Autoframer</a> -
Automatically handles resizing the game view across different display
and window sizes.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/YAL-GameMaker/gameframe">gameframe</a> -
Custom window caption and border for Windows.</li>
<li><a href="https://xgasoft.itch.io/gmlp">GML+</a> - A script
collection with a goal to “fill the gaps” in GML. 💸</li>
<li><a href="https://yellowafterlife.itch.io/gamemaker-live">GMLive</a>
- Livecoding / interactive programming. 💸</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/YellowAfterlife/GMEdit">GMEdit</a> -
Code editor to use in conjunction with GameMaker.</li>
<li><a href="https://sahaun.itch.io/yyp-maker">YYP Maker</a> - Makes
<code>.yyp</code> files for you.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/GameMakerDiscord/Rubber">Rubber</a> -
Compile GameMaker projects via the command line. Heres a <a
href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-build-36556955">great
guide</a> on how to use it.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/Grisgram/gml-highscorer">gml-highscorer</a> -
Highscore and trophy system.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/stoozey/SSave">SSave</a> - Simple file
saving system.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/blueburncz/GMD3D11">GMD3D11</a> - A DLL
for interfacing with Windows Direct3D.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/TimVN/GMTimeLine">GMTimeLine</a> - A
pure code alternative to GameMaker timelines.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/katsaii/catspeak-lang">Catspeak</a> -
Cross-platform programming language for modding support.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/DragoniteSpam/GMBenchmark">GMBenchmark</a> - A
tool to benchmark GML code.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/benal20/Agenda.gml">Agenda</a> -
Schedule and delay the execution of callbacks.</li>
<li><a href="https://manta-ray.itch.io/gmsnip">GMSnip</a> - Experimental
tool to define unlimited code snippets in the IDE.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/AlubJ/Airkiver">Airkiver</a> - Game file
archive tool.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/KeeVeeGames/OKColor.gml">OKColor</a> -
An okay color manager for implementing OKLab/OKLCH colors.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/KeeVeeGames/Exception.gml">Exception</a>
- A base class for custom exceptions.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/KeeVeeGames/ArrayList.gml">ArrayList</a>
- The most complete list class. Garbage collected, fast sort function,
[] accessor and referencing as an array.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/SpikeHD/gm-sysinfo">GM Sysinfo</a> -
Cross-platform extension for getting system information and resource
usage.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/LAGameStudio/BSONGML">BSONGML</a> - Save
and load GML structured data in binary files, skirting memory and
performance concerns associated with loading JSON as a string.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/tinkerer-red/GML-Multiprocessing">GML-Multiprocessing</a>
- A proof of concept for multiprocessing.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="debugging">Debugging</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/daikon-games/rt-shell">rt-shell</a> -
Easy to use in-game shell. Create your own commands, command meta data,
command suggestions, history, etc.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/bscotch/olympus#readme">Olympus</a> -
Testing Framework.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/bfrymire/crispy">Crispy</a> - Unit
testing in GameMaker.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/Snitch">Snitch</a> - Crash and
logging system.</li>
<li><a href="https://mulfok.itch.io/gamemaker-deerlog">DeerLog</a> -
Small log writer.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/pmarincak/gms2-test">gms2-test</a> -
Unit testing framework.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/nommiin/meta">Meta</a> - Runtime asset
inspector.</li>
<li><a
href="https://dragonite.itch.io/fps-speedometer-for-gamemaker">FPS
Speedometer</a> - Pretty framerate display.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/imlazyeye/duck">Duck</a> - A fast GML
analyzer to enforce code styling and detect errors.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/Pizzaandy/Gobo/">Gobo</a> - An
opinionated code formatter for GML.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/shdwcat/Inspectron">Inspectron</a> - A
fluent API for easily creating GameMaker debug views.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="input-handling">Input Handling</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/input">Input</a> - No nonsense
gamepad/keyboard library.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.reddit.com/r/gamemaker/comments/icoh6m/xeroinput_gms23_input_handler/">XeroInput</a>
- Another library to handle multiple inputs for a single action.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/LAGameStudio/InputCandy">InputCandy</a>
- Similar to Input as it acts as a wrapper for SDL, with actions and
signalling, but also provides testing, on-screen diagnostics, and some
other UI components related to peripherals, as well as pre-built
end-user configuration menus that can be easily restyled.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/mrdaneeyul/good-vibes">Good Vibes</a> -
Device vibration.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/YAL-GameMaker/window_mouse_queue">Mouse
Queue</a> - Tracks the Windows mouse pointer with high precision.</li>
<li><a
href="https://yellowafterlife.itch.io/gamemaker-native-cursors">Native
Cursors</a> - System-level custom cursors. 💸</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="user-interface">User Interface</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/scribble">Scribble</a> -
Efficient multi-effects text renderer.</li>
<li><a href="https://pixelatedpope.itch.io/scripture">Scripture</a> -
Another easy to use, highly compatible text renderer.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/chatterbox">Chatterbox</a> -
Narrative scripting tool.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/glitchroy/textboxy">Textboxy</a> -
Simple textboxes.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/FaultyFunctions/Crochet">Crochet</a> -
An interactive dialogue editor for writers and programmers.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/babaganosch/NotificationSystem">NotificationSystem</a>
- Notifications in GameMaker.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/shdwcat/YUI">YUI</a> - A UI system with
live reloading, template system, data binding, and a drag and drop
feature.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/Guido">Guido</a> - Simple
immediate mode GUI framework.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/AlertStudios/GMUI-Framework">GMUI-Framework</a>
- A pure GML solution to structure and control your menus, drawing
parallels to .NET UI.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/nabilatsoulcade/GMS2-UI-Library">GMS2-UI-Library</a>
- A Library Full of useful scripts for implementing your UI designs in
GameMaker.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/DragoniteSpam/Emu">Emu UI</a> - Common
UI elements (text input, checkboxes, radio buttons, dialog boxes,
etc).</li>
<li><a
href="https://pkgames.itch.io/easy-and-fast-menus-for-gms-23">Easy And
Fast Menu</a> - Simple implementation to have a menu up and running in
seconds. Seems like a great fit if youre not looking for a bigger
solution like GMUI.</li>
<li><a href="https://jasontomlee.itch.io/pause-menu-gamemaker-1-2">Pause
Menu</a> - Another smaller implementation but has a cool animation
between menu options.</li>
<li><a href="https://dragonite.itch.io/magpie">Magpie</a> - Generic
Inventory System.</li>
<li><a href="https://rousr.itch.io/imguigml">ImGuiGML</a> - DLL/GML
wrapper of Dear ImGui.</li>
<li><a href="https://niris.itch.io/gui-framework">GUI Framework</a> -
GUI implementation from Niris Games.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ITZOrI2qkA&amp;list=PLSFMekK0JFgx2vmcCnttxxhrNVTjUB8R1">Menu
Tutorial</a> - FriendlyCosmonaut. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbBgE3cUShc">Smart
Clickable GUI</a> - Pixelated Pope. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/TandyRum1024/zitk">zitk</a> - Another
interesting, Dear ImGui-inspired GUI toolkit. In development, but worth
keeping an eye on.</li>
<li><a href="https://manta-ray.itch.io/gooey">gooey</a> - Sprite-based
UI Library for GameMaker LTS.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/evolutionleo/SimpleUI">SimpleUI</a> -
Minimalistic UI framework.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="localization">Localization</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/daikon-games/polyglot">polyglot</a> -
Localization library.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/CreativeHandOficial/gm-i18n">gm-i18n</a>
- Internationalization of texts simply and quickly, using JSON
files.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/tabularelf/lexicon">lexicon</a> -
Another localization solution focused on simplifying
implementation.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/DragoniteSpam/GMLocalize2">GMLocalize</a> - Not
a full localization solution. Extracts text strings for localization
from a GameMaker Studio 2 project and saves it to a JSON file.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/AntonBergaker/small_pp_localization_tool">Small
Pentapop Localization Tool</a> - Similar export tool to GMLocalize but
exports to a csv.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/pmarincak/gms2-mofile">gms2-mofile</a> -
Mofile reader used for localization.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="physics">Physics</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/Lojemiru/Loj-Hadron-Collider">Loj Hadron
Collider</a> - A robust, pixel-perfect collision engine.</li>
<li><a
href="https://forum.yoyogames.com/index.php?threads/on-slopes-and-grids-subpixel-perfect-topdown-movement-and-collision-line-without-objects.4073/">On
Slopes and Grids</a> - A tutorial to implement 45° slopes.</li>
<li><a href="https://benal.itch.io/basic-modern-platforming-system">GMS2
Platforming System</a> - GameMaker implementation by Ben Allen and an
expansion on Shaun Spaldings original 1.4 platformer tutorial.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/tonystr/Inverse-Kinematics-Extension-for-Gamemaker">Inverse
Kinematics Extension</a> - A library for working with inverse
kinematics.</li>
<li><a
href="https://jamjamteam.itch.io/verlet-integration-gamemake-studio-2">Verlet
Integration Library</a> - Verlet integration by Sarek Lambert.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/tabularelf/GMVerlet-Integration">GMVerlet-Integration</a>
- Verlet integration example used for visuals.</li>
<li><a
href="https://pixelatedpope.itch.io/tdmc/devlog/156556/converting-tdmc-to-use-tiles">Top-Down
Movement &amp; Collision</a> - Robust object-based collision system from
Pixelated Pope.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="sprites">Sprites</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/angelwire/AESnips">AESnips</a> - A
sprite playback system.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/squircledev/phgen">phgen</a> -
Placeholder asset generation.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/NuxiiGit/disarm">Disarm</a> - A spriter
skeletal animation at runtime.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/bscotch/stitch/tree/develop/packages/spritely">Spritely</a>
- Image correction and cleanup for 2D video game sprites.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/Pixel-Art-Upscaling">PixelUpscaler</a>
- Pixel art upscaling shader for awkward resolutions for GameMaker.</li>
<li><a href="https://sahaun.itch.io/asesync">ASESync</a> - Automatically
syncs aesprite files in GameMaker.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/imissmyfriends/conveyorbelt">conveyorbelt</a> -
Similar to ASESync. Export Aesprite files to GameMaker sprites.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/tabularelf/Collage">Collage</a> -
Texture page builder and image manager. Mimics GameMakers texture page
packing while offering higher flexibility.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="audio">Audio</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/YoYoGames/GMEXT-FMOD">GMEXT-FMOD</a> -
Official support for FMOD in GameMaker.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/Nikkilae/fml">FML</a> - GameMaker
bindings for the FMOD Studio API.</li>
<li><a
href="https://madwolf-studios.itch.io/audio-echodelay-effect-for-gamemaker-studio-2">Echo/Delay
Effect</a> - Optimized delay effect. 💸</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/nkrapivin/wavload">wavload</a> -
Demonstrates how to externally load .wav files.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/tabularelf/audioExt">audioExt</a> -
Sound External Loader/Unloader Manager.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/NuxiiGit/ExternalAudio">ExternalAudio</a> -
Load external .wav files at runtime.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/Andre-404/Phonix/">Phonix</a> - Compact
audio system. Great for dynamic music!</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/Vinyl">Vinyl</a> - Live
updating audio system.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/WangleLine/LineAudio">LineAudio</a> -
Audio helper functions.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/gl326/bard-audio">Bard</a> - An engine
for desiging and implementing good audio in GameMaker. Updated to make
use of the more recent GameMaker audio effects.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="levels">Levels</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://shynif.itch.io/ldtk-to-gms">LDtk to GMS</a> - LDtk
Importer.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/evolutionleo/LDtkParser">LDtkParser</a>
- Advanced LDtk Importer.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/heygleeson/GM-RoomInspector">Room Data
Inspector</a> - Collects room data and stores it into a JSON for later
use.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/BlaXun/Random-Dungeon-Generator-GMS-2.3">Random
Dungeon Generator</a> - Combines user-defined chambers to create a
dungeon.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/GameMakerDiscord/random-level-gen-gms2">Random
Level Generator</a> - A random level generation example (similar to
Nuclear Throne) using GameMaker.</li>
<li><a href="https://quadolorgames.itch.io/wfc-gml-demo">Wave Function
Collapse</a> - Generates a random tile map but not production ready in
its current state.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/niksudan/gms2-destructible-terrain">Destructible
Terrain</a> - An example of collidable, destructible terrain in
GameMaker Studio using surfaces and grids.</li>
<li><a
href="https://alessiogamedev.itch.io/gms-cellular-automata-algorithm">Cellular
Automata Caves</a> - Generates huge caves in a few hundred
milliseconds.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/glebtsereteli/GMRoomLoader">GMRoomLoader</a> -
Streamlined room loading at runtime. Great for reusable room prefabs and
procedural generation.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="particles">Particles</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://gamemakercasts.itch.io/particle-editor">Particle
Editor</a> - Create particles with an easy UI and export into GML
code.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/GamemakerCasts/particles">Particles
Wrapper</a> - A simplistic particle system wrapper that is designed to
make creating particles fun and easy.</li>
<li><a href="https://limekys.itch.io/advanced-particle-system">Advanced
Particles</a> - A particle implementation that comes with its own delta
timing methods.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/Delfos1/Pulse">Pulse</a> - A library to
create more complex particle emitters, systems and particles.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/FoxyOfJungle/Burrn">Burrn</a> - Built-in
particle system that uses the particle asset built into the IDE.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="lighting">Lighting</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/Bulb">Bulb</a> - 2D lighting
and shadows.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/borup3/Lighting-System-2D">Lighting
System 2D</a> - Requires GameMaker 2.2+ according to the repo.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/bilouw/Gamemaker-Lighting-Engine">GameMaker
Lighting Engine</a> - Tile-based Lighting Engine that projects
shadows.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYVea5brHS8YHECGPoEp4_gWU-k6nWzUy">Lighting
Systems</a> - Very fast dynamic 2D lighting implementation from
GrizzliusMaximus using shadow casting. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
<li><a
href="https://foxyofjungle.itch.io/crystal-2d-lighting-engine">Crystal</a>
- Complete and efficient 2D lighting solution. 💸</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="shaders">Shaders</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://short-bread.itch.io/transfx">TransFX</a> -
Transition Library.</li>
<li><a
href="https://foxyofjungle.itch.io/post-processing-fx">Post-Processing
FX</a> - 50+ high-quality, customizable effects. 💸</li>
<li><a href="https://zikbakguru.itch.io/bjrtfx">BJRTFX</a> - Ziks CRT
Utility Shader.</li>
<li><a href="https://odditica.itch.io/bktglitch">bktGlitch</a> - Glitch
shader.</li>
<li><a href="https://gizmo199.itch.io/horri-fi">H O R R I - F I</a> -
VHS Shader.</li>
<li><a
href="https://pixelatedpope.itch.io/depth-sorted-silhouette-example">Depth
Sorted Sillouettes</a> - Example project to demonstrate shader-based
depth sorting sillouettes. Tested on PC, Mac, HTML5, and Android.</li>
<li><a href="https://gmshaders.com/">GMShaders.com</a> - Shader
tutorials from Xor. Originally hosted at “xorshaders.com”.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/XorDev/1PassBlur/wiki">1PassBlur</a> -
Blur Shader with adjustable radius.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/XorDev/Bokeh/wiki">Bokeh Blur</a> -
Extension of the 1PassBlur which provides a different look. Similar to a
real lens blur. Although its much slower than 1Pass or
Dual-Kawase.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/XorDev/Dual-Kawase/wiki">Dual-Kawase</a>
- Blur Shader that limits radius but is very efficient.</li>
<li><a href="https://xordev.itch.io/halftone">Xors Halftone</a> - A
wonderful, versitile halftone shader. Lots of tweakable settings.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/XorDev/GMS-Voronoi-Pixels">Voronoi</a> -
Sampled pixels on a Voronoi diagram.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/XorDev/Fire-Fun/wiki">Fire-Fun</a> -
Some fun magic fireballs.</li>
<li><a href="https://terohannula.itch.io/jump-flooding-algorithm">Jump
Flooding</a> - Jump Flooding Algorithm for GameMaker made with
shaders.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/Grisgram/gml-outline-shader-drawer">Outline
Shader</a> - Outline shader.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/Lojemiru/Chameleon">Chameleon</a> -
Palette Swapper.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/GameMakerDiscord/Xpanda">Xpanda</a> -
Include code from external files in your shaders.</li>
<li><a href="https://iarri.github.io/Shadertoy2GM/">Shadertoy to
GameMaker</a> - Convert shadertoy.com GLSL shaders to run in
GameMaker.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch4BYqkL1w8&amp;list=PL0kTSdIvQNCNE-BDKOlYu628AalMmXy_P">Shader
Tutorials</a> - Gaming Reverends. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4S7LXx6-sQ&amp;list=PL_hT--4HOvrdkihto8Xu7hhp1-5Gj8zsa">Shader
Tutorials</a> - DragoniteSpam. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="d">3D</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/YoYoGames/3D-2D">3D-2D</a> - Official
tool to turn 3D models into 2D sprites.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/blueburn-cz/BBMOD">BBMOD</a> - 3D
Rendering Solution. Comes with several modules to import obj, 3D camera
setup, integration with ColMesh, and more.</li>
<li><a
href="https://forum.yoyogames.com/index.php?threads/colmesh-3d-collisions-made-easy.82765/">ColMesh</a>
- 3D Collision Library from TheSnidr.</li>
<li><a href="https://cdlegasse.itch.io/ozarq-bsp-4-gms">BSP 4 GMS</a> -
Import BSP files into GameMaker. Currently just a demo but worth keeping
an eye on.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/dotobj">dotobj</a> -
Lightweight .obj/.mtl 3D model loader written in native GML.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/cicadian/Bronze-Box">Bronze Box</a> -
Example of how to build 3D world models from a 2D grid.</li>
<li><a href="https://gizmo199.itch.io/camera3d">Camera3D</a> - Simple 3D
camera setup.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/blender-to-gmstudio">Blender to
GameMaker</a> - A collection of scripts to export and import Blender
models to and from GameMaker.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/Dreamer13sq/DmrVBM-blender-to-gms2">DmrVBM</a>
- Import/Export tools to load vertex buffer data out of Blender and into
GMS.</li>
<li><a href="https://dragonite.itch.io/penguin">Penguin</a> - 3D model
conversion tool.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/XorDev/ThreeMiceInaTrenchcoat">Three
Mice In a Trench Coat</a> - Source for a GameMaker 3D game.</li>
<li><a
href="https://marketplace.yoyogames.com/assets/7299/spart-3d-particle-system">sPart</a>
- 3D Particle System from TheSnidr.</li>
<li><a href="https://dragonite.itch.io/terrain">Terrain Editor</a> -
Terrain editor. Exports to gm models, obj, or vertex buffers.</li>
<li><a href="https://dragonite.itch.io/snowy-snow">Snowy Snow</a> - 3D
Snow Shader.</li>
<li><a
href="https://danieldavis.itch.io/ddg-point-light-shader-system">3D
Fragment Point Lights</a> - 3D point lights using shaders. 💸</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojfN--tdSNM&amp;list=PL_hT--4HOvrcML9uqHe4fwBVTm650Vy3V">3D
GameMaker Playlist</a> - DragoniteSpam. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7kjtTEMpeU&amp;list=PL_hT--4HOvrf_VYo26LNl3zN5uwfuC3CC">3D
Collisions Playlist</a> - DragoniteSpam. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knfAZbJJKNY&amp;list=PL_hT--4HOvrf_CJSA7fVU1tkjGVv5Sq2t">3D
Optimization Playlist</a> - DragoniteSpam. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="sprite-stacking">Sprite Stacking</h2>
<ul>
<li><a
href="https://medium.com/@avsnoopy/beginners-guide-to-sprite-stacking-in-gamemaker-studio-2-and-magica-voxel-part-1-f7a1394569c0">Beginners
Guide to Sprite Stacking</a> - A primer on sprite stacking from Avis.
Check out part 2 from dev_dwarf as well.</li>
<li><a href="https://gizmo199.itch.io/fauxton3d">Fauxton3D</a> - Sprite
stacking engine.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDN-nG3EOU&amp;list=PL3Kbpztq9qwT9MbW_k4yyJU__or1r8P2j">Sprite
Stacking Tutorials</a> - Gizmo199. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="networking">Networking</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/evolutionleo/Warp">Warp</a> - A
feature-rich framework for multiplayer games, written in GameMaker and
Node.js.</li>
<li><a
href="https://jasontomlee.itch.io/easy-gms-networking-platformer-build">EZ
Networking</a> - Host/client implementation with a chat feature.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/gm-core/patchwire-gm">Patchwire-GM</a> -
The network library from gm-core if you want to use this implementation
without the entire gm-core suite.</li>
<li><a
href="https://gist.github.com/nkrapivin/c73f5a962466a4ecb63187a009a300d8">GMHandshake</a>
- A Gist demonstrating a network handshake.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/Sidorakh/http.gml">HTTP GML</a> -
Recieve GET requests and upload files in GML.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/TimVN/GMNest">GMNest</a> - Socket.IO
extension for HTML5 games.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/tabularelf/MultiClient">MultiClient</a>
- Non-dll, multiple client launcher for network development.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbsXRuNijlo&amp;list=PLxaJReoxlrY_S4MrCYjzFCSrNX1TUX626">Multiplayer
Networking Tutorial</a> - Wizirdi. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
<li><a href="https://springrollgames.itch.io/ggmr">Good GameMaker
Rollback</a> - Rollback netcode library.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/gmclan-org/gm_networking">GM
Networking</a> - Very simple network code demonstration.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/gmclan-org/gm_boomers_networking">Boomers
Networking</a> - Network library which mimics pre-GM:Studio favorite
networking extension 39dll using GM native functions.</li>
<li><a
href="https://marketplace.gamemaker.io/assets/11424/rocket-networking-engine">Rocket
Networking Engine</a> - Easy low-code multiplayer engine.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="integrations">Integrations</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/tabularelf/DHook">DHook</a> - Discord
integration.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/Mtax-Development/GMS2_RPC">GMS2_RPC</a>
- Another Discord integration.</li>
<li><a
href="https://marketplace.yoyogames.com/assets/9526/nekopresence">NekoPresence</a>
- Oops, all Discord integration.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/Kruger0/GMHook">GMHook</a> - We really
like Discord integration.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/YAL-GameMaker/steamworks.gml">Steamworks.gml</a>
- Various expansions to Steamworks SDK support in GameMaker:
Studio.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/nkrapivin/Parworks">Parworks</a> -
Additional functionality for the YYG Steamworks extension.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/GameMakerDiscord/GOG.gml">GOG.gml</a> -
A native extension for GOG.com SDK support.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/GameMakerDiscord/GMTwitch">GMTwitch</a>
- Twitch integration.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="camera">Camera</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g1LQ6aIJFk">GameMaker
Cameras: As Simple as Possible</a> - Pixelated Popes guide on
GameMakers camera system. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
<li><a
href="https://maddestudiosgames.com/gms2-meet-the-camera-system/">Camera
System Guide</a> - Getting started with cameras in GameMaker.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/YAL-GameMaker/pixel-perfect-smooth-camera">Pixel
Perfect Smooth Camera</a> - An example of pixel-perfect yet smooth
camera.</li>
<li><a
href="https://maddestudios.itch.io/gms2-project-dynamic-splitscreen">Dynamic
Splitscreen</a> - Local multiplayer split screen implementation that
merges the camera when players are close.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/jack27121/STANNcam">STANNcam</a> -
Camera and resolution manager.</li>
<li><a href="https://jasontomlee.itch.io/allinone-camera">Camera
All-In-One</a> - Editor, screenshake, view-resizing, follow modes,
screen effects, etc. 💸</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="sequences">Sequences</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO6gzhrx5b8">Sequences
Tutorial</a> - Shaun Spalding. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTh5UpFxx1E">Making Splash
Screen Sequences</a> - Mash Arcade. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/KeeVeeGames/DuplicateSequence.gml">DuplicateSequence</a>
- Make a deep copy of sequence assets/structs for editing at
runtime.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="state-machines">State Machines</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/sohomsahaun/SnowState">SnowState</a> -
Robust finite state machine.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JulianDicken/FastSM">FastSM</a> -
Lightweight alternative to SnowState.</li>
<li><a href="https://mors-games.itch.io/wfsm">wFSM</a> - Another
Easy-to-use Finite State Machine library.</li>
<li><a href="https://pixelatedpope.itch.io/truestate">True State</a> -
Feature-rich finite state machine to handle complex objects.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/Pinocchio">Pinocchio</a> -
State-based animation system.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/Gizmo199/BehaviorTree">BehaviorTree</a>
- A simple behavior tree system.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/gmclan-org/FSM-AI-module">FSM AI</a> -
Finite state machine for NPC AI.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="pathing">Pathing</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://dragonite.itch.io/aquila">Aquila</a> - A*
Pathfinding implementation.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/helloalbertdang/A-Star-Pathing">A-Star-Pathing</a>
- Another A* pathfinding implementation.</li>
<li><a href="https://proton-squid.itch.io/pathfinding">Grid-based
Pathfinding Scripts</a> - Flexible pathfinding system with 3 different
algorithms.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/gmclan-org/dijkstra-graph">Pathfinding
in graph</a> - Shortest pathfinding system in (weighted) graph, using
Dijkstra algorithm.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="useful-extras">Useful Extras</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/Grisgram/gml-animated-flag">Animated
Flag</a> - Vertex-animated flag.</li>
<li><a
href="https://forum.yoyogames.com/index.php?threads/video-player-for-windows-macos-and-ubuntu.77882/">Video
Player Extension</a> - Play videos. However, the latest version of GMS
has video support.</li>
<li><a
href="https://marketplace.yoyogames.com/assets/9529/gmescapi">GMESCAPI</a>
- Webcam capture.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/OmegaX1000/DanmakuProject">Danmaku
Project</a> - Bullet hell engine.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/TrianglyRU/OrbinautFramework">OrbinautFramework</a>
- Accurate framework to make classic Sonic games.</li>
<li><a href="https://all-x.itch.io/gms2-mouse-trail-effect">Mouse Trail
Effect</a> - Shows how to trace a line with primitives to create a
colorful trail.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/PixelProphecy/gml_starfield_generator">Starfield
Generator</a> - A script to generate starfields in GameMakers GML
language.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/Clean-Shapes">CleanShapes</a>
- Antialiased primitives library for GameMaker.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.gmlscripts.com/script/index">GMLScripts.com</a>
- Dozens of helper scripts, organized similarly to the official
documentation.</li>
<li><a href="https://gm48.net/resources">GM48 Resources</a> - Free
resources from the community to become better at GameMaker Studio, game
development and game jams.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.gamemakerkitchen.com/">GameMaker Kitchen</a> -
Another great resource for open source libraries, assets, and
snippets.</li>
<li><a href="https://objpodcast.com/">obj_podcast</a> - Gamedev-centered
podcast featuring members of the GameMaker community.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/dracula/gamemaker-studio">Dracula
Theme</a> - A dark theme for the IDE.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/heygleeson/Gruvbox-GMTheme">Gruvbox
Theme</a> - A retro groove theme for the IDE.</li>
<li><a href="https://yal.cc/gamemaker-2-3-syntax-in-details/">2.3 Syntax
in Detail</a> - A full guide of the syntax features/changes in GML from
Yal.</li>
<li><a
href="https://gist.github.com/DatZach/96a30d6ae4225f8ec152719e57aed26b">GameMaker
Garbage Collection</a> - How garbage collection works in GML.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.reddit.com/r/gamemaker/comments/n5m35l/a_simple_fix_for_github_incorrectly_detecting/">GitHub
Yacc to GML Fix</a> - Tell GitHub your repo is all GML, not Yacc.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/matthiaszarzecki/MadeWithGameMakerStudioBadges">GameMaker
Repo Badges</a> - Fancy badges to add to your README files.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/GameMakerDiscord">GameMaker Discord
Community GitHub</a> - Have you made a gamemaker tool you want to share?
Consider submitting it to the official Discords GitHub.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZG-P68xWio&amp;list=PLSFMekK0JFgzmyDxVxj5Cctafu5UX_vUC">Source
Control with Git &amp; GameMaker</a> - FriendlyCosmonaut. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g1LQ6aIJFk&amp;list=PLXkVsacazW2qvdnKNzgBLkUwlgi3FU-VO">Game
Resolution &amp; Aspect Ratio Management</a> - Pixelated Pope. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK5k1_zN4eM">Setting up a
Virtual Machine for GameMaker</a> - MicahTheManiac. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWkMsD2WUz8">Making Attacks
Feel Good</a> - Blobfish. <img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/icons/youtube.png"
alt="YouTube" /></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JafarDakhan/vim-gml">vim-GML</a> - High
quality Vim syntax highlighting for GameMaker.</li>
<li><a href="https://gitlab.com/rousr-release/">Rousr Release</a> -
Unmaintained projects from the Rousr team (in case anyone asks where
OutsideTheBox/Dissonance went).</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/chesrowe/Tome/">Tome</a> - Automatically
generate documentation sites from GameMaker projects.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/gmclan-org/piano_example">Piano
example</a> - Example of playing intrument notes by changing pitch,
using only one audio file.</li>
<li><a
href="https://github.com/gmclan-org/compatibility-scripts">Compatibility
scripts</a> - Scripts that are used by GM when importing GM:S 1.4
projects, taken directly from runtime files.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/gmclan-org/pause_no_surface">Pause
example</a> - Simple example of a pause screen without using
surfaces.</li>
<li><a
href="https://gist.github.com/shichen85/887d237cdc4338fa3f4e4749a14990db">Build
Automation, CI/CD</a> - Tutorial on using GitHub Actions as a CI/CD
pipeline to automate building games.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="blogs">Blogs</h2>
<ul>
<li><a
href="https://refreshertowelgames.wordpress.com/category/tutorial/">RefresherTowel</a>
- Contains several posts on level generation.</li>
<li><a href="https://tonystr.net/">Tony Str</a> - Some great articles on
working with JSON, regular expressions <em>(regex)</em>, and drawing
circles in GML.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.katsaii.com/content/blog/posts.html">Katsaii</a> -
Some articles on more advanced GML topics.</li>
<li><a href="https://meseta.dev/">Meseta on Game Dev</a> - Seasoned
GameMaker devs thoughts on GameMaker concepts and libraries.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/JujuAdams/ThoughtsOnGameMaker">Thoughts
On GameMaker</a> - Not a traditional blog but has great info on
different GML techniques.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="youtube">YouTube</h2>
<ul>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBmOLRTaPrfOxnTqpCLrwdQ">Jordan
Guillou</a> - Hobbyist indie dev with a few GameMaker-related
tutorials.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/DragoniteSpam">DragoniteSpam</a>
- Covers highly technical elements of GameMaker with a focus on 3D.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ShaunSpalding">Shaun Spalding</a>
- Previous community manager at YoYo Games. Has a wide variety of
beginner-friendly GameMaker tutorials and helpful updates on new
GameMaker features.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/c/FriendlyCosmonaut">FriendlyCosmonaut</a>
- Great playlist on building a farming RPG in GameMaker with several
other tutorials.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/PixelatedPope">Pixelated Pope</a>
- Guides on GameMaker resolution management, cameras, GUI, and
more.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/XorDev">Xor</a> - Tons of shader
demonstrations with a focus on 3D.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/c/GamingEngineer">GamingEngineer</a> - 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.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSnidr">TheSnidr</a> - A lot of
awesome 3D showcases and tutorials for GameMaker.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfh2Q3TsvlxM1S2GvXQ4eeQ">Peyton
Burnham</a> - GameMaker tutorials for top-down shooters and RPGs.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7fkptPD1FHQyDc9Fnm9S_A">Gaming
Reverends</a> - If you want to learn foundational material regarding
GameMaker shaders, the “Shaders for Hobby-Programmers” playlist is
definitely worth checking out.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/LetsLearnThisTogether">Lets
Learn This Together</a> - Small indie dev company with a focus on
providing GameMaker guides.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/c/GameMakerStationMatharoo">Matharoo</a> -
Tons of free GameMaker tutorials and news about GameMaker.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SlasherXGAMES/">GravityShift
Games</a> - A couple of genre-specific GameMaker tutorials, integrating
databases into GameMaker, and more.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Slyddar/">Slyddar</a> - A channel
dedicated to both DnD and GML tutorials.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/@SamSpadeGameDev">SamSpadeGameDev</a> -
In-depth coding tutorials for the hobbyist game maker.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLks6h7R6jAUGrofUAQB178r6K8h43Ml5-">gentoos
iceberg Playlist</a> - Series based on iceberg to display advanced
programming ideas in GameMaker.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="community">Community</h2>
<p><a href="https://forum.yoyogames.com/index.php"><img
src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Forums-6AA916?style=for-the-badge&amp;logo=data%3Aimage%2Fpng%3Bbase64%2CiVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAA4AAAAOCAMAAAAolt3jAAAAZlBMVEX%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2BrG8stAAAAIXRSTlMABg0OFBkfcn1%2Bf4CBgoOFhoeIiouWmNDa5ebp8PX2%2B%2F6o6Vq%2BAAAAY0lEQVR42k2OWQ6AIAwFn%2BIOioobrnD%2FS4o0EeanmQxNAdErRFTWtsFq6%2BiiZozz0CSnTjYBwo0RkF8DWDLf51Ni9K%2FYdq0Fy3KAfzk97M7goK1F%2F4rGH9Kk1OlboQtEDIrmC%2BU3CVxTr%2FRMAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC&amp;&amp;logoColor=white"
alt="GameMaker Forums" /></a> <a
href="https://www.reddit.com/r/gamemaker/"><img
src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Reddit-FF4500?style=for-the-badge&amp;logo=reddit&amp;logoColor=white"
alt="Reddit" /></a> <a href="https://discord.gg/gamemaker"><img
src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Discord-7289DA?style=for-the-badge&amp;logo=discord&amp;logoColor=white"
alt="Discord" /></a></p>
<h2 id="special-thanks">Special Thanks</h2>
<p>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</p>
<h2 id="footnotes">Footnotes</h2>
<ul>
<li>This is based on a list from <a
href="https://github.com/FaultyFunctions/GameMakerLibraries">GameMaker
Libraries</a> and from Gleb Tsereteli with additional
links/details.</li>
<li>A majority of linked resources will only work with
<code>GameMaker 2.3+</code> 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. 🙂</li>
<li>If you need more general game development resources, check out <a
href="https://github.com/Calinou/awesome-gamedev">Awesome Gamedev</a> or
<a
href="https://github.com/ellisonleao/magictools#readme">MagicTools</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>GameMaker® is the property of YoYo Games™. This list is not
affiliated with YoYo Games.</em></p>
<h2 id="contributing">Contributing</h2>
<p>Have something awesome to share? Check out the <a
href="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md">Contributing
Guidelines</a>.</p>
<h2 id="gamemaker-keybindings">GameMaker Keybindings</h2>
<figure>
<img
src="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker/raw/main/images/keybindings.png"
alt="Keybindings" />
<figcaption aria-hidden="true">Keybindings</figcaption>
</figure>
<p><a
href="https://github.com/bytecauldron/awesome-gamemaker">gamemaker.md
Github</a></p>