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GameMaker Casts Particle Editor vs GDX Particle Editor
GameMaker Casts Particle Editor leads on 0 checks, GDX Particle Editor on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGameMaker Casts Particle Editor · 8.0/10
- Free planboth
GameMaker Casts Particle Editor scores higher on our rubric for game particle effect editors: 8.0 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
On engine integration, GDX Particle Editor gives you Standalone where GameMaker Casts Particle Editor offers Plugin.
GameMaker Casts Particle Editor is the better fit for gameMaker developers editing effects for their projects. GDX Particle Editor is the better fit for libGDX developers seeking a free desktop editor.
- GameMaker Casts Particle Editor fits best
GameMaker developers editing effects for their projects
- GDX Particle Editor fits best
libGDX developers seeking a free desktop editor
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Side by side
| Feature | GameMaker Casts Particle Editor 8.0/10 Visit ↗ | GDX Particle Editor 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #5 in Game Particle Effect Editors | #6 in Game Particle Effect Editors |
| Best for | GameMaker developers editing effects for their projects | libGDX developers seeking a free desktop editor |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $2 one-time | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features GameMaker Casts Particle Editor 0/1 · GDX Particle Editor 0/1 | ||
| GPU simulation | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Engine integration | Plugin | Standalone |
| Supported engines | GameMaker | libGDX |
| Export formats | GameMaker Language (GML); .particle files | libGDX-compatible particle effects |
| Editor platforms | Not checked yet | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Particle limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | GameMaker Casts Particle Editor is a downloadable desktop tool for creating and editing particle effects for GameMaker games. It suits developers who want to adjust effect parameters in an interface, then move the result into a GameMaker… Read the review → |
GDX Particle Editor is libGDX’s official desktop tool for creating 2D particle effects, aimed at developers working on libGDX projects. It lets users adjust particle life, velocity, rotation, and scale, with a real-time preview to see the… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
GameMaker Casts Particle Editor — where it wins
- Exports effects as GML or .particle files for the GameMaker API
- Live-reloads particles through the API without restarting the game
- Previews effects against imported foreground or background images
Where it doesn't
- Focused on GameMaker rather than multiple game engines
- Desktop download; operating-system support is not specified
- Name-your-own-price model has no distinct paid tier
GDX Particle Editor — where it wins
- Preview particle effects in real time while adjusting emitter properties
- Combine multiple emitters and use image-based particle sprites
- Export libGDX-compatible effects on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Where it doesn't
- Exports are aimed at libGDX rather than a range of game engines
- Runs as a desktop JAR and requires JDK 11 or newer
- Its scope centers on 2D particle effects, not broader visual effects work
- GameMaker Casts Particle Editor8.0/10 · Free plan
A focused desktop editor for shaping and previewing particle effects in GameMaker projects.
Visit siteFull verdict → - GDX Particle Editor7.9/10 · Free plan
A focused, free editor for authoring and previewing particle effects for libGDX projects.
Visit libGDXFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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