Downloads

Version 4.2 is an update of version 4.1 of Game Maker. The major changes are a better mechanism for creating tiled backgrounds and path resources. Also the program and the created games should be much more stable, leading to less crashed and hangs. Many other small changes have also been made. For a more extended list see the Changes.

Version 4.2 is backwards compatible with version 4.1 and version 4. Version 4 is not compatible with previous versions.

Download

The program is available for free for the Windows platform (95, 98, NT, 2000, ME, XP). Simply download it here, and execute gmaker.exe. This will install the Game Maker on your machine. If version 4.0 or 4.1 is already installed on your machine you are recommended to uninstall it first.

Game Maker version 4.2a (3.3 MB)

If you have problems with the installer, you can also download a zip file containing the program. Simply unzip it to a place you like.

Zip version of Game Maker version 4.2a (2.8 MB)

These downloads contain a few example games and a small collection of sprites, backgrounds, sounds, etc. If you want more example games and resource download the following:

Game Maker resource pack (2.2 MB)

You should install it in the same folder as Game Maker. You can also download the zip file instead:

Zip version of Game Maker resource pack (1.8 MB)

Game Maker is always being developed further. Please report any problems or suggestions you have to gamemaker@wanadoo.nl. Describe the problem carefully and, if possible, incluse an example game that exhibits the problematic behavior.

Split file

Some people have problems downloading large files like the ones above. This can result in the installer asking for a non-existing second disk. Or the zip file can be corrupt. To solve this problem you might like to use a program like Go!Zilla. ALternatively, load the following five split-up files. Put them in the same folder and execute gmaker_split.exe.

Game Maker version 4.2a File 1 (0.7 MB)

Game Maker version 4.2a File 2 (0.7 MB)

Game Maker version 4.2a File 3 (0.7 MB)

Game Maker version 4.2a File 4 (0.7 MB)

Game Maker version 4.2a File 5 (0.5 MB)

Version 4.2a upgrade

Version 4.2a corrects a serious error in the Repeat action. If you already have version 4.2 you can download the rundata file below and replace it in the Game Maker folder.

Game Maker rundata file version 4.2a (0.4 MB)

More resources

Sprites, backgrounds, sounds, etc. are always in high demand. Here I will put some resource packs created or collected by others. The responsibility for the contents rests with the creators. Simply unzip the file in the Game Maker folder. It should place the files in the correct folders.

Resource pack created/collected by True Predator (1.8 MB)

Dung Truong has composed 10 looping midi files that can be used as background music:

10 midi files by Dung Truong (30 KB)

Alasdair Forsythe has written some scripts that can be used to add database support in your games.

database scripts version 2.2 by Alasdair Forsythe (18 KB)

Support for other music formats

Martin Rijks has made a DLL that extends the functionality of Game Maker such that it can play MOD music files. It is very simple to use and opens many new possibibilities for music in your games. The package can be used for free although there are some licence issues if you want to sell your games. The package includes a great demonstration program that is a MOD file player. Download the package here. Don't forget to read the doc.

Extension for playing MOD music files by Martin Rijks (1.1 MB)

Support for playing CD's

Xception has made a DLL that extends the functionality of Game Maker such that it can play CD's. It is simple to use and comes with documentation and an example program. Download the package here. Don't forget to read the doc.

Extension for playing CD's by Xception (90 Kb)