Last Updated: November 21, 2025
GameMaker
2D game creation tool
Core Features
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Drag & Drop
|
Visual programming |
GML
|
GameMaker Language |
Rooms
|
Game levels |
Sprites
|
Graphics |
Objects
|
Game entities |
Built-in Physics
|
2D physics |
Key Concepts
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Object
|
Game entity with logic |
Sprite
|
Visual asset |
Room
|
Level or scene |
Event
|
When things happen |
Instance
|
Object in room |
Layer
|
Rendering order |
Best Practices
- Start with drag-and-drop, learn GML later
- Use parent objects for shared behavior
- Organize sprites and assets
- Test on target platform early
💡 Pro Tips
Quick Reference
GameMaker is great for 2D indie games