Learn GAMEMAKERSTUDIO with Real Code Examples

Updated Nov 24, 2025

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Installation Setup

Download GameMaker Studio from YoYo Games

Install engine via installer

Set up IDE preferences and workspace

Install platform-specific SDKs for mobile/console export

Run included sample projects to verify setup

Environment Setup

Install GameMaker Studio

Install platform SDKs

Configure IDE workspace

Import sample projects

Test build/export process

Config Files

project.gmx

Sprites/

Objects/

Rooms/

Scripts/

Cli Commands

Build project via IDE

Export project to target platform

Run project in debug mode

Compile GML scripts

Manage assets via IDE

Internationalization

Multi-language text resources

Unicode support

Dynamic text switching

Localized audio optional

Formatted UI strings

Accessibility

Keyboard/controller support

Customizable controls

High-contrast visuals

Audio cues

Localization-ready text

Ui Styling

UI objects and buttons

Bitmap fonts

Layered GUI elements

Drag-and-drop GUI system

Custom drawing via GML

State Management

Object instance variables

Global variables

Persistent objects across rooms

Room variables

Game settings

Data Management

Sprites and textures

Audio assets

Room layouts and objects

GML scripts and resources

Local storage for player data