Learn GAMEMAKERSTUDIO with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 24, 2025
Learning Path
Learn basic GML scripting
Understand objects, rooms, and events
Create sprites and animations
Implement collisions and physics
Export projects to multiple platforms
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: DnD and basic GML
Week 2: Object behaviors and collisions
Week 3: Rooms, layers, and camera
Week 4: Audio, particles, and UI
Week 5: Cross-platform export and optimization
Interview Questions
What is the difference between DnD and GML?
How do rooms and objects work?
Explain GMS event system
How do you optimize performance in GMS?
What platforms can GMS export to?
Cheat Sheet
Room = game level
Object = entity
Sprite = 2D visual
Event = trigger logic
GML = scripting language
Books
GameMaker Studio for Beginners
Mastering GML
2D Game Development with GameMaker Studio
GameMaker Studio Game Design
Indie Game Development with GMS
Tutorials
Official GameMaker Studio tutorials
YouTube GMS courses
Udemy GMS courses
Community guides and examples
Game jams using GMS
Official Docs
https://www.yoyogames.com/get
https://docs.yoyogames.com
https://forum.yoyogames.com
Community Links
YoYo Games Forums
Reddit r/gamemaker
Discord GMS servers
StackOverflow
YouTube community channels
Community Support
GameMaker Forums
YoYo Games Knowledge Base
Reddit r/gamemaker
Discord communities
YouTube tutorials