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20 Best Scratch Alternatives 2023

  1. Scratch is the programming language & online community where young people create stories, games, & animations.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    Unlike Scratch, Snap targets not only kids but also high school and college students. The platform provides a solution for serious computer science study, while Scratch focuses on just the basics.

    #Kids Education #Programming #Coding 557 social mentions

  2. Feature-packed 2D and 3D open source game engine.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    The primary difference between Godot Engine and Scratch is that Godot Engine supports 3D game development. Scratch, on the other hand, is limited to 2D to keep the platform simple.

    #Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine 444 social mentions

  3. GDevelop is an open-source game making software designed to be used by everyone.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    GDevelop is described as a “free and easy game-making app.” It’s similar to Scratch in that it’s a no-code platform; it doesn’t require using programming languages. GDevelop is also free and open source.

    #Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine 75 social mentions

  4. Code.org is a non-profit whose goal is to expose all students to computer programming.
    Nevertheless, the platform has the stats to prove its dependability. More than 67 million people use Code.org, including over two million teachers. In addition, the platform records over 208 million projects so far.

    #Online Learning #Online Education #Kids Education 385 social mentions

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    Snap (formerly BYOB) is a visual, drag-and-drop programming language.

    #API Tools #Developer Tools #Web Framework 27 social mentions

  6. Create your own games with Construct. Our tools will empower you to make building 2D games easy no matter your experience level. Start your free trial today!
    Construct 3 has different pricing plans for individuals, businesses, and educational organizations. Despite this clear-cut difference, Scratch and Construct 3 have much in common.

    #Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine

  7. NOTE: GameMaker has been discontinued.
    "With GameMaker, I went from no programming knowledge to full-time developer in 2 years!" Seth Coster - Butterscotch Shenanigans - Crashlands. "GMS 2 is absolutely amazing and I cannot get over how great this software is to use".
    As a premium platform, GameMaker does feature more advanced game development options than Scratch. Forager, Undertale, and Hyper Light Drifter are some popular games created using GameMaker.

    #Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine

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    Enigma is a puzzle game inspired by Oxyd on the Atari ST and Rock'n'Roll on the Amiga. The object of the game is to find uncover pairs of identically colored Oxyd stones. Simple? Yes. Easy?
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    Like Scratch, you won’t pay to use Enigma. Also, the platform is open-source. However, Enigma supports more desktop platforms than Scratch.

    #Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine 1 social mentions

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    Urho3D is a lightweight, cross-platform rendering and game engine implemented in C++ and released...
    Support for 3D development gives Urho3D a significant edge over Scratch for advanced programmers. Nevertheless, the platform is still highly reliable for creating 2D animations and games.

    #Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine 5 social mentions

  10. The best app to learn 14+ programming languages such as Python, Assembly, HTML, VB.
    While Scratch is popular among desktop users, Programming Hub targets mobile users. As a result, the platform only features mobile applications for Android and iOS. It doesn’t have a desktop app, and you can’t use it online.

    #Online Education #Online Learning #Programming 2 social mentions

  11. MonoGame is an open source implementation of the Microsoft XNA 4 Framework.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    However, MonoGame takes an edge over Scratch with support for 3D. In addition, MonoGame works with codes, not just objects. It supports mainly C#, in addition to other .NET languages.

    #Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine 2 social mentions

  12. [Multimedia Fusion 2 has been replaced by Clickteam Fusion 2.5.]
    It may not feature as many learning courses as Scratch, but Clickteam Fusion covers all the programming basics you need to know. You can cover it all in a few hours and start creating.

    #Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine

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    ct.js is a 2D game editor (desktop app) based on web technologies.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    A significant difference between Ct.js and Scratch is that with Ct.js, you work with codes. Nevertheless, the code editor is intuitive with editable examples and demo codes.

    #Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine 3 social mentions

  14. Pocket Code allows you to create your own games, animations, interactive music videos, and many...
    Pocket Code is a free platform, but it’s not open-source like Scratch since it’s mobile-only. Nevertheless, you can contribute to its development by contacting the developers.

    #IDE #Text Editors #Application Builder

  15. Making the Transition from Scratch to Python easier.
    EduBlocks has a built-in classroom tool to help teachers facilitate classes and assignments. Furthermore, there’s a built-in comprehensive Python 3 curriculum so teachers can start teaching on the go.

    #Game Development #Kids Education #Game Engine 4 social mentions

  16. Coderbyte is a place built for anyone to practice and perfect their programming skills.
    Coderbyte is an ideal Scratch alternative if you need a challenging coding platform. While you can create games and animations with Coderbyte, the platform primarily aims to improve your coding skills.

    #Online Education #Online Learning #Hiring And Recruitment 13 social mentions

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    Alice is used to teach students how to code.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    In addition, you can download both current and previous versions of the tool. Alice 2, Alice 3 Netbeans Plugin, and Alice 3 are the three different available versions.

    #Kids Education #SSL Certificates #Developer Tools 1 social mentions

  18. GameSalad is a game development platform for iOS, Android and HTML5.
    GameSalad and Scratch are inseparable in terms of compatibility. Both platforms are available online and support Windows and Mac desktop devices.

    #Game Development #Game Engine #3D Game Engine 4 social mentions

  19. microStudio is an all-in-one online game engine that enables you to create games, develop programming skills, have fun playing what you have created, share with others, and prototype.
    You can also download and use the desktop app on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Raspberry Pi. As a result, MicroStudio supports more desktop platforms than Scratch.

    #Development #Gaming Software #Game Engine 9 social mentions

  20. Best development performance out there Unleash your creativity and be more productive. With Flax you can boost your game development and bring it to another level. We’ve created tools that are slim and agile. No Read more…
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    Flax Engine is free but only for personal use. If you publish your games, you have to pay a 4% royalty fee per quarter when your game earns up to $25,000.

    #Game Engine #Game Development #3D Game Engine 11 social mentions

  21. MAKE BEATS. LEARN CODE.
    More than 600,000 students in over 100 countries use EarSketch. While Scratch targets kids, EarSketch is more prevalent among high-school learners.

    #Education #Kids Education #Coding

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