GameMaker Blog

We've updated our Discord extension to include and support the Discord Social SDK. Check it out.

GameMaker LTS 2026.0 brings many feature additions, performance and stability improvements and bug fixes. GameMaker LTS becomes the primary version where all development will be focused.

Barty’s Adventure is an ambitious indie metroidvania built in GameMaker, combining time-loop mechanics, NPC relationships. Inspired by parenthood, Majora’s Mask, and Stardew Valley.

Join us for a GameMaker Update as we look into what's coming in 2026 and beyond. LTS, GMRT, GM CLI, Extensions and a whole new dimension.

IMPRESS is a one-person, indie-first PR & marketing toolkit created by Bristol-based developer Ashley Gwinnell. It spans Coverage Bot, Press Kitty, & Launchpad.

Learn how Gunboat God was made in GameMaker, from the earliest prototype to key game design decisions, straight from the developer himself.

Take a look at the people shaping the game development scene in Chicago. What they’re making, and what Chicago gives them that nowhere else quite does.

Experiencing screen tearing in your Windows GameMaker games? Here's how to fix it!

Micro Jam is a friendly, bi-weekly game jam community where developers make small games in 48 hours. With creative themes and GameMaker prizes, it’s a great place to learn game development.

GameMaker has collaborated with Namazu Studios to support the Namazu Elements networking stack for GameMaker developers.

We’ve teamed up with Reddit to launch the Reddit Daily Games Hackathon, a virtual game jam with $40,000 in cash prizes

The results are in! Find out who took home the awards for Game of the Year, Most Anticipated Game, Best Tool, and Community Legend in the 2025 GameMaker Awards!