GameMaker games are made for Windows. ExeDock, a free launcher for Apple silicon Macs, recognizes GameMaker automatically and sets up how to run it — no virtual machine, no manual Wine setup.
data.winHow it runs WineIn-game translation Press ⌥T to translate the current screen (macOS built-in translation)No GameMaker game page yet. ExeDock has been tested with real GameMaker games, and you can drag yours in to try it.
You can still play it: drag the game folder into ExeDock. It recognizes GameMaker from files such as data.win and applies suitable settings. The game stays where it is.
Results can differ from game to game. If picture or sound isn’t right, try another compatibility mode, or report it from the app.
Yes. With the free ExeDock launcher, Windows games made with GameMaker run on Apple silicon Macs (M1 or later). Other GameMaker games can be dragged into ExeDock and played too.
Look for data.win in the game folder. You don’t have to check: ExeDock detects the engine when you add the game.
No. ExeDock runs Windows games directly on macOS; there is no Windows install or virtual machine.