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GameMaker Beta

Opera Norway AS · A beta edition of GameMaker, a development tool for creating 2D games.

CaskDeveloper ToolsApple silicon · Intel
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From homebrew/cask
30-day installs0#2385 in App
1-year installs2Last 365 days
Latest version2026.100.0.1171Oct 7 · Oct 7
Download size466MBarm64 / x86_64 · pkg
Release cadenceWeekly2 releases in 30 days

GameMaker Beta is Developer Tools software for Mac.

About

GameMaker Beta is the beta edition of GameMaker, a development tool for making 2D games. It is distinct from the standard GameMaker release and is intended for users who want this beta variant.

  • Provides a toolset for creating 2D games.
  • GameMaker’s official site describes the product as approachable for learning and game development.
  • The official site lists different service tiers; details of those tiers are separate from this beta package.

Install on macOS with brew install --cask gamemaker@beta. The package installs GameMaker Beta.app in /Applications. Its package post-install process launches the app; the cask then attempts to close it to avoid user interaction during installation.

The official homepage also discusses platform targets and commercial tiers for GameMaker generally. Those claims do not establish which export targets or entitlements are available in this beta edition. See the official site for product information and Homebrew’s cask record for package details.

Sources: GameMaker · Homebrew cask

New What’s new in 2026.100.0.1171 OpenNavo editorial

  • Release infoLegacy release-notes site points to releases.gamemaker.io.
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Install and uninstall

Homebrew runs the GameMaker-2026.100.0.1171.pkg installer, which asks for an administrator password.

Install without Homebrew

Download the same file Homebrew uses: gms.yoyogames.com/GameMaker-2026.100.0.1171.pkg

SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address

Uninstall command
$ brew uninstall --cask \gamemaker@beta

A regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.

Deep clean (optional)
$ brew uninstall --zap --cask \gamemaker@beta

--zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left.See which files are removed

Facts and sources

Version 2026.100.0.1171
Recorded by Homebrew on Oct 7

Questions

Is GameMaker Beta safe?

GameMaker Beta is in Homebrew’s official catalog and has not been disabled. Since September 2026, Homebrew disables apps that fail macOS Gatekeeper checks. When installing, Homebrew checks the download from gms.yoyogames.com against its SHA-256 checksum.

How do I completely uninstall GameMaker Beta on a Mac?

Run brew uninstall --cask gamemaker@beta. It forgets 1 installer receipt. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask gamemaker@beta. That also deletes /Users/Shared/GameMakerStudio2-Beta.

Does GameMaker Beta run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?

Homebrew installs it on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs, from the same download.

What is the latest version of GameMaker Beta?

The latest version is 2026.100.0.1171, added to Homebrew on Oct 7. Run brew upgrade --cask gamemaker@beta to update it.

What else does installing GameMaker Beta add?

It installs through a .pkg installer, which asks for an administrator password.