8bitworkshop is a browser-based IDE for Atari 2600 development built on Javatari and DASM and CodeMirror .
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
PC-BASIC Alternatives
PC-BASIC is described as 'Free, cross-platform interpreter for GW-BASIC, Advanced BASIC (BASICA), PCjr Cartridge Basic and Tandy 1000 GWBASIC. It interprets these BASIC dialects with a high degree of accuracy, aiming for bug-for-bug compatibility' and is an app. There are five alternatives to PC-BASIC for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best PC-BASIC alternative is 8bitworkshop, which is free. Other great apps like PC-BASIC are LowRes NX, BASIC8, CHROMA-60 and SmileBasic.
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LowRes NX is a simulated retro game console which can be programmed in the classic BASIC language. Make your own retro games on a virtual game console. Create sprites, tile maps, sound and music with the included tools.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- iPhone
- iPad
BASIC8 is an integrated Fantasy Computer. Create, share and play disks in a modern BASIC dialect. Use built-in tools like sprite, tile and map editor to develop games fast while having fun with retro aesthetics.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Steam
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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
This is a programming software, "SmileBASIC", that allows you to create and play games with Nintendo Switch! The programming language is "SmileBASIC" which is the most suitable language for creating games.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
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