Games like Macaw - Perlin Noise in GameMaker

Are you a fan of computer graphics from the olden days of video games, before artists had the full gamut of 16,777,215 colors to play with and were instead constrained to palettes of up to 256 colors to choose from? Do you wish you could achieve fancy artistic effects by simply replacing colors in the palette of a single sprite? Do you wish this effect could be performed blazingly fast, and easy t…

Did you ever want to be able to combine multiple sprites into a single sprite atlas during runtime? Probably not, since it's an incredibly specific thing to need to do. But if you do, here's an extension for it! This can be useful if you're in the business of building vertex buffers on the fly, and you want to be able to combine sprites from different texture pages. The sprites used in the demo pr…

GameMaker has some really nice built-in pathfinding in the form of mp_grids; in fact, I often go as far as saying they're my favorite built-in system of GameMaker.  They're great if you want to be able to navigate through a grid-based structure like a maze, but sometimes they're not quite the right tool for the job. Did you ever want to implement Google Maps in GameMaker? Probably not, but bear wi…

Do you want to do batch operations on 3D objects for use in GameMaker (or for other purposes)? Here's a tool which does just that! Features Import 3D models: D3D / GMMOD (GameMaker) or OBJExport 3D models: D3D / GMMOD, OBJ or a raw vertex buffer for fast loading (use buffer_load in GameMaker), or a collection of vertex buffers that can be loaded with the provided import scriptsBulk operations: app…

I've made a few terrain editors over the years. Circa 2016 there was this thing, which isn't very impressive but it does the job - or a job, anyway - and in 2017 I made a new version which could do a bit more but still wasn't anything to write home about. I've wanted to give it another go for a while, and recently it was requested that I add some things, so this week I finally sat down and made so…

"Pixel Game Maker MV" is a user-friendly game creation software that allows players to make their own 2D action, adventure, and multiplayer games with no programming experience required. The game offers simple controls and basic functions for creating pixel-based animations, setting up game maps, and adding objects with custom movements. With this software, players can bring their game ideas to life in various genres such as platformers, RPGs, shoot-'em-ups, and puzzles. The game supports up to four players for multiplayer gameplay.

NIMBY Rails is a management sandbox game that lets you build and operate railway networks on real-world maps with 1cm resolution. Respect existing roads and streets while creating your designs, and use streamlined circulation mechanics for easy management. The game includes a Steam Workshop mod depot and offers various levels of complexity to suit your preferences.

Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations - Warfighter Edition is a warfare simulation game that provides a realistic and immersive experience in modern naval and air conflicts. It offers a wide range of weapons, platforms, and systems, as well as a huge number of scenarios and campaigns. The game also features a powerful real-time combat engine, advanced command and control systems, and an extensive modding community.

"Star Realms" is a multiple award-winning space combat deckbuilding game, combining addictive gameplay and thrilling trading card game-style combat. Designed by Magic the Gathering Hall of Famers, Darwin Kastle and Rob Dougherty, the game boasts rave reviews, with players praising its fun, beautiful artwork, and consistently engaging experience. Perfect for both casual and experienced gamers.

GameMaker is a versatile game development platform that allows users of all skill levels to create high-quality 2D games. Its user-friendly interface features a drag-and-drop system and a powerful programming language, while its advanced exporter enables cross-platform deployment. The platform also provides monetization tools such as in-app purchasing, advertising, analytics, and user engagement. GameMaker is an affordable solution for creating top-tier games quickly and easily.