Biography

Joel is a graduate student at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. He helped create the gm(48) in 2012 and went on to mod /r/gamemaker for a long while.

Games

Watch Them Grow!

The Princess and the Dark Forest

The royal lineage has long been watchers of the forest shrines. It is now the princess's time to go and cleanse them.

A Loop

Now It's Personal

You are a combat robot training to become the ultimate soldier by fighting against the best opponent around — your own self.

No Death State

Octopus Dating Simulator

There was an explosion at the Cephalopod Genetic Research Laboratory, and the octopi are loose!

Colors are Important

Into the Volcano

Venture deep, deep, deep into an active volcano, full of riches (and strange idols?). Features unlimited puzzles.

Countdown

Oak Mountain

Strange things have been happening in Oak Mountain State Park, and it's up to you to lead a team of experts to solve the case.

One Tool, Many Uses

Calvinball

Discover the many uses of a tiger by experiencing Calvinball: sled down hills, hit balloons with a bat, the options are endless!

One Health

Elemental Balance

Master control of the 5 elements, each with its own strengths and weaknesses, to defeat your enemy!

Space

PLASMA

A tiny game I made in a few hours.

Teams

Developer Blog

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Resources, Assets & Tutorials

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Achievements

Eager To Learn
Eager To Learn
You must write your first reply to a player's feedback
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Bronze
Bronze
You must reach level 1
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Fish With Legs
Fish With Legs
You must suggest the winning (previously funniest) theme in a gm(48)
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Back For More
Back For More
You must participate in your second ever gm(48)
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We Need Your Vote
We Need Your Vote
You must vote for every round 2 theme (excluding your own) in a gm(48)
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We Love You Too
We Love You Too
You must participate in your fifth gm(48)
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Silver
Silver
You must reach level 10
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Loyalist
Loyalist
You must participate in your third ever gm(48)
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First Timer
First Timer
You must participate in your first ever gm(48)
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Ambassador
Ambassador
You must become a representative member of the community
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Consistent Results
Consistent Results
You must place in the top three at least three times
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Giving Back
Giving Back
You must upload your game's source code to your entry
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Gold
Gold
You must reach level 25
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Master Rater
Master Rater
You must rate every single game (excluding your own) in a gm(48)
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On The Podium
On The Podium
You must place in the top three
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Rainbow
Rainbow
You must reach level 42
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Top Dog
Top Dog
You must win the gm(48)
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These achievements feature beautiful artwork from our community.
A big thank you goes out to the artists for their contribution. ❤️