1. Get GameMaker
GameMaker is a free game development tool used by students, developers, and studios worldwide. It’s easy to get started, and you can eventually publish your games on computers and consoles! It’s got an active community of like-minded people who want to make games, too! First things first. You need to go to GameMaker’s website and download GameMaker.
2. Make Your First Game
The “Space Rocks” tutorial is a great place to start. It’ll give you a quick rundown of how GameMaker works and when you’re done, you’ll have completed your first game! There is a written tutorial and a video tutorial available that’ll walk you through making your first game!
3. Publish Your Game
Gx.games is a place where you can play games right in your browser! You can publish all of your games right in one place. Players can find your game, play it, review it, and leave comments.
4. Join the GameMaker Discord
If you get stuck, want to show off your game, or just want to talk about GameMaker, the GameMaker Discord is a great resource to do that. Discord is a free app that lets you talk with other developers through text, voice, and video. There are even help channels where you can get personalized, step-by-step help if you get stuck as you’re learning.
5. Make More Games!
You’ll learn so much with each new project you make. If you need ideas, tutorials on GameMaker’s website or YouTube can inspire you, but its important you keep making games that excite you and keep you learning more and more.
It’s easy to publish your games on sites like Gx.Games or Itch.io, where you can also get feedback through reviews. If you’re looking to have a conversation about it, The GameMaker Discord is always a great resource.