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GameMaker Casts Particle Editor vs Particles Editor
GameMaker Casts Particle Editor leads on 0 checks, Particles 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 #8.
On engine integration, Particles 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. Particles Editor is the better fit for mac and iOS users composing layered effects for export.
- GameMaker Casts Particle Editor fits best
GameMaker developers editing effects for their projects
- Particles Editor fits best
Mac and iOS users composing layered effects for export
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Side by side
| Feature | GameMaker Casts Particle Editor 8.0/10 Visit ↗ | Particles 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 | #8 in Game Particle Effect Editors |
| Best for | GameMaker developers editing effects for their projects | Mac and iOS users composing layered effects for export |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $2 one-time | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop, Mobile |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features GameMaker Casts Particle Editor 0/1 · Particles Editor 0/1 | ||
| GPU simulation | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Engine integration | Plugin | Standalone |
| Supported engines | GameMaker | Not checked yet |
| Export formats | GameMaker Language (GML); .particle files | PNG textures; source code |
| Editor platforms | Not checked yet | macOS; iOS |
| 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 → |
Particles Editor is a downloadable visual tool for creating particle effects for apps and games on macOS and iOS. Its templates and multi-layer composition make it a fit for solo creators and small teams who want to shape effects around… 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
Particles Editor — where it wins
- Templates and multi-layer composition support effect creation.
- Import UI mocks and game assets to compose around existing visuals.
- Export as PNG textures or source code, with a pixelation option.
Where it doesn't
- Standalone workflow has no listed game-engine integration.
- Available only for macOS and iOS.
- Some pro features require an in-app upgrade; its price is not published.
- GameMaker Casts Particle Editor8.0/10 · Free plan
A focused desktop editor for shaping and previewing particle effects in GameMaker projects.
Visit siteFull verdict → - Particles Editor7.9/10 · Free plan
A standalone editor for layered effects, with PNG texture and source-code export.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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