Microsoft MakeCode Arcade Alternatives

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade is described as 'Develop your programming skills by quickly creating and modding retro arcade games with Blocks, JavaScript and Python in the online MakeCode editor, the offline app or your own local pxt-arcade server' and is a game development tool in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft MakeCode Arcade for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Mac and Self-Hosted apps. The best Microsoft MakeCode Arcade alternative is Godot Engine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft MakeCode Arcade are GDevelop, Scratch, TIC-80 and GameMaker.

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  1. MEG-4 icon

    MEG-4

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    MEG-4 (pronouned as "MEGA", 'meg?) is a free and open-source, virtual fantasy game console. It's similar to PICO-8 and TIC-80, but simpler to use, more featureful, and much more performant.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Global
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  2. VectorBoy icon

    VectorBoy

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    VectorBoy is a fantasy console that can be used to play your own games written in the LUA scripting language. Unlike other systems of its kind, it doesn't use pixels to display graphics. Instead, the screen displays straight lines to form graphics of all kinds.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Zany80 icon

    Zany80

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    ZANY80 is a fantasy console built around the Zilog Z80 processor (used in the classic Spectrum Z80 computer).

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    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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    LIKO-12

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    LIKO-12 is a fantasy console built with the LÖVE game engine. It's similar to PICO-8 but it's open-source and provides a different API and larger screen width.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. PQ93 icon

    PQ93

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    PQ93 is a fantasy console for making small games. It is available to download and run natively, but you can play the demo in-browser above. Included in PQ93 is a command shell and editors for code, sprites, sound effects, music patterns, and maps.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    PQ93 screenshot 1
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  9. CHROMA-60 icon

    CHROMA-60

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    CHROMA-60 is a Fantasy Computer programmed in assembly language for an emulated 8-bit CPU and has a scanline based renderer that supports raster effects and allows for very colorful images despite the 1-bit display.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Scrotchh icon

    Scrotchh

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    Scrotchh is a free programming language based on Scratch by MIT. It is easy to make your own dream games with blocks! try it now for free!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Scratch
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