GameMaker Casts Particle Editor

Name: GameMaker Casts Particle Editor
Price: 2 USD

Freemium#5 of 33 in Game Particle Effect Editors

GameMaker Casts Particle Editor: A focused desktop editor for shaping and previewing particle effects in GameMaker projects. Ranked #5 of 33 in Game Particle Effect Editors by our editors (8.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for gameMaker developers editing effects for their projects.

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At a glance

Editor score
8.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
GameMaker developers editing effects for their projects
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$2 one-time
Facts checked
14 Nov 2026

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

Our verdict on GameMaker Casts Particle Editor

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 project. Its focus is narrow: GameMaker developers are the intended audience, while teams working across other engines may prefer a broader editor.

The practical fit comes from its GameMaker API workflow. Effects can be exported as GameMaker Language (GML) or saved as `.particle` files for loading through the API, and the API supports live reloading without restarting the game. This links editing to in-project iteration rather than limiting the tool to standalone previews. The editor can also generate a new particle effect when it opens, and its scene feature lets developers preview particles against imported foreground or background images.

Pricing follows a name-your-own-price model: the download is available at no cost, while the page says some files are available for payments of $2 USD or more. The published plan information does not describe a separate paid tier, so this is not a tiered feature ladder. Choose it if GameMaker integration, GML and `.particle` export, and live reload match your workflow. Consider another editor if you need support for multiple engines or a wider feature set beyond the capabilities described here.

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GameMaker Casts Particle Editor pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 14 Nov 2026.

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GameMaker Casts Particle Editor fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$2 one-time
GPU simulation	Not verified
Engine integration	Plugin
Supported engines	GameMaker
Export formats	GameMaker Language (GML); .particle files
Editor platforms	Not verified
Particle limit	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: GameMaker
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	gamemakercasts.itch.io
Facts checked	14 Nov 2026

GameMaker Casts Particle Editor integrations

GameMaker Casts Particle Editor lists 1 integrations on its own site.

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