GameMaker Blog

How Colyseus is making authoritative multiplayer, matchmaking, and real-time state sync more accessible to GameMaker developers.

Want to make a rhythm game? This article will break down the topic of music synchronization and walk you through creating a basic rhythm game of your own.

Learn why Sole Survivor Games chose GameMaker again for Space Scum, and how lessons from their first release shaped a stronger sequel.

Multiplayer development in GameMaker just got a major upgrade. GameMaker developers can now build multiplayer games with Photon.

How did The King is Watching go from a Ludum Dare GameMaker project to 600,000+ sales? tinyBuild's Vladimir shares insights on publishing, game jams, and indie success.

Explore how Cause+Select simplifies charity partnerships in the games industry, connecting developers, creators, and nonprofits through one platform.

The Arcade Crew explains why Chivalware stood out, how GameMaker helps indie developers, and what publishers look for in standout game pitches.

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.