AppGameKit Studio

Released: Jul 24, 2019
Platforms: WindowsmacOS
Last updated: 05 Sep 2026, 08:22 GMT

Updates & announcements

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19 Feb 2026Developer post
API Updates for Windows
For those working with Windows, we have updated the latest version of our latest Apple and Google API support to the public branch of AGK Studio. For those familiar with the DEVTEST build, this is the same version you have already been using and testing since November 2025. Thank
01 Aug 2025Developer post
A New Chapter Begins
A New Chapter Begins We are thrilled to announce that GameGuru MAX, AGK Studio, GameGuru Classic, and all associated game development intellectual properties have officially been acquired from TheGameCreators by Dark Basic Software Limited. The transfer, finalized in May 2025 and
A New Chapter Begins
We are thrilled to announce that GameGuru MAX, AGK Studio, GameGuru Classic, and all associated game development intellectual properties have officially been acquired from TheGameCreators by Dark Basic Software Limited. The transfer, finalized in May 2025 and announced in June 2025, marks the beginning of an exciting new era for our game-making communities!
This seismic change will refocus our development efforts moving forward, with a greater emphasis on product improvement, community involvement, and building on our ecosystem of contributors. We've been very fortunate to have had the support of passionate, highly experienced contributors over the years, and we feel this is a great way for a small team to build a great product.
So what does this mean for our loyal users? Nothing changes, except for the better! You’ll continue to get your quarterly updates and regular news on progress. The only difference you’ll notice is a renewed energy behind the scenes, including:

Faster development cycles
Quicker and more responsive bug fixes
More frequent updates
New features and enhancements rolled out with greater consistency
A tighter feedback loop with the community
So, what does the team behind Dark Basic Software Limited say? Well, this is more than a business decision; it’s about renewing the energy behind the development effort, creating the space and freedom necessary to deliver the kind of tools we always dreamed of for indie developers and creators. We’re excited to share this news with our community and can’t wait to show you what’s coming next!
Looking ahead, we’re already hard at work on several exciting updates, and this new structure allows us to move faster and listen closer than ever before. GameGuru MAX is entering a new phase of evolution, and the journey is just beginning. Thank you for being part of one of the longest-standing (and long-suffering) game-making communities out there :)
Here's to the future, let’s build it together!
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01 Aug 2025Developer post
AppGameKit Studio 2025.07.25 update released!
We are happy to bring you the second AppGameKit Studio update of 2025, which was made possible by our awesome contributor keeping the repo up to date. As always, the source code is available for you to check out! We now target API 35 officially, and the build has been successfull
19 Mar 2025Developer post
AppGameKit Studio 2025.03.18 update released!
We are happy to bring you the first AppGameKit Studio update of 2025, which was made possible by the amazing contributor community keeping the repo up to date. As always, the source code is available for you to check out - and even contribute to. The latest version still rests on
18 Dec 2024Developer post
AppGameKit Studio 2024.12.18 update released!
We are happy to bring you the latest update to AppGameKit Studio, which was made possible by the amazing contributor community, keeping the repo aligned and your builds in working order. Remember the source code is always available for you to check out - and even contribute to. T
18 Sep 2024Developer post
AppGameKit Studio 2024.09.18 update released!
We are pleased to be able to bring you the latest update to AppGameKit Studio, made possible by the great contributions of community members who are passionate about keeping the repo aligned with the latest APIs. The source code is the latest version and is, always, available for
28 Aug 2024Developer post
New Version 2024.07.07
Small update to upgrade billing API to 6.0.1 for Android platforms
22 May 2024Developer post
Update Notes for 2024.05.20
- Target API Upgrade for Android and Fixed Upload Issues for IOS - Add Hue Style option to the IDE preferences - Add F1 Browser help option to the editor preferences - Add link 'AppGameKit Documentation' to the Help Menu - Fix minimum API level in the Android export - Fix missing
10 Apr 2024Developer post
AppGameKit Studio 2024.04.10 update released!
We are pleased to be able to bring you a much-anticipated update to AppGameKit Studio, built directly from the newly released GitHub repository to which EVERYONE now has access. The source code is the latest version and you are free to fork a clone of the repo and make any additi
17 Jul 2023Developer post
AppGameKit Studio 2023.07.17 update released!
Welcome to this new update for AppGameKit Studio! iOS Exporting Upated The exporting of iOS apps has recently been made impossible due to changes enforced by Apple on Mac devices. We have now updated the export process in the Mac version and can confirm that builds can now be exp
25 Jan 2023Developer post
AppGameKit Studio 2023.01.25 update released!
Welcome to this new update for AppGameKit Studio. It focuses on improvements to the Visual Studio CODE extension and a range of important bug fixes and improvements. Visual Studio Code Extension Now has buttons in the top right for compile, run, broadcast, and debug Allows only o
Welcome to this new update for AppGameKit Studio. It focuses on improvements to the Visual Studio CODE extension and a range of important bug fixes and improvements.
Visual Studio Code Extension

Now has buttons in the top right for compile, run, broadcast, and debug
Allows only one broadcast or debug session at a time
Code completion now suggests user functions and variables
The go to declaration now handles local and type variables
Hover now handles local and type variables
Go to declaration on an include path will now go to that file
Bug Fixes and changes

Added support for BMP image files
Added GetInAppPurchaseIsRenewing to return subscription renewal state on Android
Fixed a crash when creating a banner ad with CreateAdvert and then sending the app to the background
Fixed DeleteAdvert not removing the banner ad
Removed joystick support on Mac due to unsupported library
Mac version now compiles to both arm64 and x86_64
Updated to MoltenVK 1.2.1 on Mac and iOS
iOS and MacOS Tier 2 apps now require XCode 14 or higher
Tier 1 Compiler is now faster at compiling large projects
Compiler will output stats such as the number of lines parsed and language tokens generated
Tier 1 Compiler will now be more thorough in finding undefined variables in functions
IDE now reports up to 30 errors at a time, increased from 10
Removed support for Windows XP and Vista
Removed 32-bit support on Windows
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20 Dec 2022Developer post
AppGameKit Studio 2022.12.12 update released!
Welcome to the quarterly update for AppGameKit Studio. The build is slightly delayed from its intended release date of 12th December due to a code signing issue, but we managed to get it out before Christmas! This update focuses on a new way to code AppGameKit Studio with Visual
Welcome to the quarterly update for AppGameKit Studio.
The build is slightly delayed from its intended release date of 12th December due to a code signing issue, but we managed to get it out before Christmas!
This update focuses on a new way to code AppGameKit Studio with Visual Studio CODE and a range of important bug fixes.
Visual Studio CODE
We've created an extension for Visual Studio CODE that lets you edit, compile, broadcast and run your AppGameKit projects. This early Alpha version is available to anyone to try and we'd like to hear your feedback on it. Please post your experiences into this forum thread.
The VSCode extension can be installed using the "vsix" file located in the VSCode folder in your AppGameKit Studio install folder. Then in the extension settings set the AppGameKit Path setting to the folder where you installed AppGameKit Studio. E.g. "C:\Program Files\AGK Studio".
You can use the same shortcuts F5 (Run), F6 (Broadcast), F7 (Compile), and F8 (Debug) as the original AppGameKit IDE, however the debug option currently only runs the app, it does not provide any debugging features yet.
We intend to publish the VSCode extension to the market place in the near future.
Bug Fixes and changes

Exported Amazon APKs now target API 31 (Android 12)
Fixed Alt key combinations causing a system sound on Windows
Fixed APK export causing a warning in google Play about the billing library version
Fixed InAppPurchaseSetup failing unless both a normal and subscription product are added
Fixed IndexOf when used on arrays of types
Fixed JSON parser not decoding \u characters
Fixed apps including the User Tracking description when it isn't used, causing rejections by Apple
Fixed Chartboost not setting the COPPA restrictions if SetAdMobChildRating is set
Fixed AdMob not setting MaxAdContentRating if SetAdMobChildRating is set
Added VSCode extension to allow compiling, running, and broadcaster for VSCode
Merry Christmas to you all and see you soon in 2023!
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29 Sep 2022Developer post
Fixed APK export billing library version
Fixed exported APKs that use In-App purchases being rejected by Google for using an out of date billing library
26 Sep 2022Developer post
AppGameKit Studio 2022.09.26 update released!
Welcome to the quarterly update for AppGameKit Studio. This update focuses on a host of NEW commands! AppGameKit Compiler Projects can now have more than 256 Types defined in them Text Added new text shader commands: SetTextShader( int iTextIndex, int shaderID ) SetTextShaderCons
Welcome to the quarterly update for AppGameKit Studio. This update focuses on a host of NEW commands!
AppGameKit Compiler

Projects can now have more than 256 Types defined in them
Text

Added new text shader commands:

SetTextShader( int iTextIndex, int shaderID )
SetTextShaderConstantByName( int iTextIndex, string szName, float value1, float value2, float value3, float value4 )
SetTextShaderConstantArrayByName( int iTextIndex, string szName, int arrayIndex, float value1, float value2, float value3, float value4 )
SetTextShaderConstantDefault( int iTextIndex, string szName )

Physics

Fixed SetPhysicsInitiallyAwake ignoring the provided value and always using true
In-App Purchases

Added new In-App Purchase commands to deal with subscriptions with multiple plans and offers

InAppPurchaseRedeemOffer()
GetAppReceipt()
InAppPurchaseActivateWithPlan( int iID, string planToken )
GetInAppPurchaseSubNumPlans( int iID )
GetInAppPurchaseSubPlanNumPeriods( int iID, int planIndex )
GetInAppPurchaseSubPlanPrice( int iID, int planIndex, int periodIndex )
GetInAppPurchaseSubPlanDuration( int iID, int planIndex, int periodIndex )
GetInAppPurchaseSubPlanDurationUnit( int iID, int planIndex, int periodIndex )
GetInAppPurchaseSubPlanPaymentType( int iID, int planIndex, int periodIndex )
GetInAppPurchaseSubPlanTags( int iID, int planIndex )
GetInAppPurchaseSubPlanToken( int iID, int planIndex )

iOS
Updated MoltenVK library for iOS apps
Added GetAppReceipt() command on iOS to return the list of AppStore transactions
Android

Fixed APK export with deep links for Android 12
Updated Android target API to 31 (Android 12)
Added commands to return the size and position of any display cutouts on Android
Added support for both Adaptive and Legacy icons in APK export
Added command to request the app be pinned on Android
Removed deprecated expansion file commands on Android
Fixed Android sometimes returning device width and height as 1 at start before returning the correct values
Padded short sounds on Android to 400ms to avoid popping and distortion
Screen Area
Added commands to return the safe area that avoids all cutouts on iOS and Android

GetDisplayNumCutouts()
GetDisplayCutoutTop( int index )
GetDisplayCutoutBottom( int index )
GetDisplayCutoutLeft( int index )
GetDisplayCutoutRight( int index )
GetScreenBoundsSafeTop()
GetScreenBoundsSafeBottom()
GetScreenBoundsSafeLeft()
GetScreenBoundsSafeRight()
IsPinAppAvailable()
PinApp( int enable )

Social & Adverts

Updated to the latest Snapchat SDK
Updated to the latest Chartboost SDK
Light & Dark Modes
Added command to check if the device is in dark theme mode

IsDarkTheme()

Misc

Fixed command name for GetFractalXYZ
Updated Firebase SDK on iOS and Android
Fixed very long Print() string (100,000+ characters) causing a crash
Fixed SetWindowSize on Windows not allowing windows bigger than the screen when allowOversize parameter is set to 1
Tier 2

Added new common code folder for Android Tier 2 apps to simplify updates
Android Tier 2 projects have a new structure that shares common files and external libraries to make them easier to add, remove, and update
As usual Steam owners of AppGameKit Studio will have the update ready for them. TheGameCreators customers can download the new version direct from our servers from their order history area of the TheGameCreators website
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27 Jun 2022Developer post
AppGameKit Studio 2022.06.27 update released!
Welcome to the quarterly update for AppGameKit Studio. This update focuses on a host of NEW commands! Noise Generator Commands We've added some new noise generator commands. These are useful for things like procedural textures and generating height maps: SetupNoise - Initialises
Welcome to the quarterly update for AppGameKit Studio. This update focuses on a host of NEW commands!
Noise Generator Commands
We've added some new noise generator commands. These are useful for things like procedural textures and generating height maps:

SetupNoise - Initialises Open Simplex noise generation
GetNoiseX - Returns 1D noise value
GetNoiseXY - Returns 2D noise values
GetNoiseXYZ - Returns 3D noise values
GetFractalX - Returns Fractal/Fractional Brownian Motion 1D noise value
GetFractalXY - Returns Fractal/Fractional Brownian Motion 2D noise values
GetFractalXYZ - Returns Fractal/Fractional Brownian Motion 3D noise values
Sprite Physics
The sprite physic commands have been expanded, providing extra control. You can now set properties such as the gravity scaling and whether a sprite can sleep or not, this lets you take control instead of AppGameKit making all the choices:

SetSpritePhysicsGravityScale - Gravity scaling
SetSpritePhysicsInitiallyAwake - Set if the sprite is initially awake or set
SetSpritePhysicsAllowSleep - Allows a sprite to sleep
GetSpritePhysicsGravityScale - Returns the gravity scaling value
GetSpritePhysicsInertia - Returns the current inertia value
GetSpritePhysicsIsBullet - Returns true if the sprite is set as a bullet
GetSpritePhysicsIsAwake - Returns true if the sprite is awake
Tweening
New tweening commands provide more information to you about the tweening system. For example, you now have the ability to discover the current time for a tween and its duration. You can also clear all tweens for a sprite, text etc. This resets the state of those tweens, allowing you to clear all tweens with one command prior to adding new tweens for your sprites:

ClearTweenSprite - Clears all tweens for the sprite
ClearTweenCustom - Clears all tweens for the custom tween
ClearTweenText - Clears all tweens for the text
ClearTweenChar - Clears all tweens for the char
ClearTweenObject - Clears all tweens for the object
GetTweenSpriteTime - Get the current time for a sprite
GetTweenSpriteEndTime - Get the end time for a sprite tween
GetTweenCustomTime - Get the current custom time
GetTweenCustomEndTime - Get the end time for a custom tween
GetTweenTextTime - Get the current text time
GetTweenTextEndTime - Get the end time for a text tween
GetTweenCharTime - Get the current char time
GetTweenCharEndTime - Get the end time for a char tween
GetTweenObjectTime - Get the current object time
GetTweenObjectEndTime - Get the end time for an object tween
Bug fixing
Fixed a crash when using the Spaces command when the length specified was negative
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25 Apr 2022Developer post
THE DEFINITIVE GAME MAKING COLLECTION - now available
Just released! The complete collection of classic GameGuru and AppGameKit, bundled with an eye watering 36 (yes 36!) DLC packages, literally every single DLC ever produced for them! This is undeniably the most comprehensive and definitive introduction to the exciting world of gam
29 Mar 2022Developer post
AppGameKit Studio 2022.03.29 update released!
Welcome to the March update for AppGameKit Studio. This small maintenance update brings these improvements: Android Apps will now use the full screen on Android devices that have pinhole cameras Expanded the character limit for keystore and alias passwords in the export dialog iO
Welcome to the March update for AppGameKit Studio. This small maintenance update brings these improvements:
Android

Apps will now use the full screen on Android devices that have pinhole cameras
Expanded the character limit for keystore and alias passwords in the export dialog
iOS

Crashes relating to IsChoosingImage on iOS have been fixed
Linux

Fixed case sensitive issues with Tier 2 projects on Linux
New command

New "GetErrorMode" command added
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06 Dec 2021Developer post
AppGameKit Studio 2021.12.06 update released!
Welcome to the December update for AppGameKit Studio. The main focus has been to fix some fundamental issues in the main Studio IDE. The full list of changes are listed here: AppGameKit Studio IDE The functions drop down list automatically updates to show which function you are w
Welcome to the December update for AppGameKit Studio. The main focus has been to fix some fundamental issues in the main Studio IDE. The full list of changes are listed here:
AppGameKit Studio IDE

The functions drop down list automatically updates to show which function you are working in
Android export App ID tooltip fixed
Using arrow keys no longer results in autocomplete appearing
JDK location can be specified in the export dialog
Autocomplete no longer appears when typing strings
Fixed code property types not reading or writing values
Android

Android App Bundles - export updated to ensure certain media is not compressed when the APK is delivered
Physics

Fixed a memory leak caused by creating dynamic and kinematic bodies.
Tidy Up

Removed warning messages for deprecated commands such as EnableClearDepth and EnableClearColor.
Documenation

Updated documentation for the CreateMemblock command
IndexOf compiler error message updated
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17 Nov 2021Developer post
AppGameKit ‘Create a Game’ competition
Calling all game-makers! AppGameKit users can enter the great competition, being run on the forum, to create a game that includes the basic elements of the Tower Defence subgenre. The competition is being run by AppGameKit mods and legends - BlinkOk, Scraggle and Virtual Nomad. T
15 Oct 2021Developer post
AppGameKit Studio - Available Now at 95% Discount!
For a limited time only, the AppGameKit Studio is available at a significant 95% in the Mega Makers Pack! Currently, AppGameKit Studio is on special offer in the Mega Maker's Pack with it's sister engines of AppGameKit Classic and GameGuru alongside a host of DLC assets, this is

Updates & announcements

A New Chapter Begins

Noise Generator Commands

Sprite Physics

Tweening

Bug fixing