We’ve teamed up with Reddit to launch the Reddit Daily Games Hackathon, a virtual game jam running from January 15 to February 12, 2026, with $40,000 in cash prizes and a dedicated award for games made with GameMaker! Winners announced: February 26, 2026

If you’ve ever wanted to get your game in front of a huge audience and see how players really respond, this is a great place to start.

Join the Jam

Join the jam on Reddit’s DevPost.

Check the guide on how to export your game from the GameMaker IDE directly to Reddit.

Why this Hackathon?

Now you can build your game and post it to Reddit easily. This means players can playtest it immediately, commenting, sharing, and shaping your game as you iterate. 

This Hackathon is in partnership with GameMaker and there's a $5000 prize just for one talented GameMaker user!

Prizes

Best Daily Game

• First Prize: $15,000 USD
• Honorable Mentions: 10 × $1,000 USD

Category Awards

• Best Use of GameMaker: $5,000 USD
• Best Mobile Gameplay: $3,000 USD
• Best Use of User Contributions: $3,000 USD

Additional Prizes

• Devvit Helpers: $1,000 USD (×3)
• Feedback Award: $200 USD (×5)

The Challenge

The challenge is to create a daily game using Devvit Web, Reddit’s Developer Platform, and its Interactive Posts feature.

Reddit is looking for games that encourage players to come back regularly and spark discussion in the comments.

There’s a push for polish and games that feel close to launch-ready (especially on mobile). So focus on this to score higher.

Reminder: Join the jam on Reddit’s DevPost.

Good luck and Happy GameMaking!

Written by Samuel Wain

Sam Wain is a digital marketer at GameMaker. He runs the YouTube channel, writes blogs, and leads influencer marketing. In his own time he's often found crafting stories, composing music, and implementing his sound effects into a new game or project.