Fluid 2D Pixel Movement System (GML) – Top Down RPG Ready

This 2D Pixel Art Movement System provides smooth, acceleration-based movement with directional animation handling for modern top-down games. Built for clarity and expandability, it is ideal for indie developers, students and hobbyists who want a solid controller foundation without unnecessary complexity.

The system is optimized for performance and readability. All logic is organized and easy to modify, making it suitable both for learning and production use.

It includes movement, direction control, animation switching and attack input support. The structure allows easy integration of RPG systems like stamina, combat, inventory or status effects.

Features

• Smooth acceleration and friction movement
• WASD and Arrow Key support
• Mouse and keyboard attack input
• Direction detection (up, down, left, right)
• Sprite flipping for side movement
• Clean and readable code
• Easy to expand for RPG mechanics
• Lightweight and optimized

Included

• Complete movement script
• Direction-based animation handling
• Attack trigger system
• Example structure for top-down character controller

Perfect For

• RPG projects
• Survival games
• Action pixel art games
• Beginners learning GameMaker
• Developers who need a fast controller base

Engine Compatibility

Designed for GameMaker Studio 2 and GameMaker 2023+

License

You may use this system in personal and commercial projects.
Redistribution of the source files as standalone content is not allowed.