atto Alternatives

atto is described as 'Virtual fantasy computer system that's designed to teach people coding through a BASIC-like programming language. It offers a mix of simplicity from the days of 1980s computing, paired with the modern functionality of computers today' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to atto for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best atto alternative is TIC-80, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like atto are PICO-8, Pixel Vision 8, Pyxel and quadplay.

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atto is a virtual fantasy computer system that's designed to teach people coding through a BASIC-like programming language. It offers a mix of simplicity from the days of 1980s computing, paired with the modern...

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atto alternatives page was last updated Jan 8, 2025
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  1. TIC-80 icon

    TIC-80

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    TIC-80 is a fantasy computer where you can make, play and share tiny games. Comes with built-in tools for development: code, sprites, maps, sound editors and a command line.

    25 TIC-80 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    TIC-80 screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Works Offline

    TIC-80 VS atto

     

    • TIC-80 is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to atto.

    • TIC-80 is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to atto.

    • TIC-80 is Free and Open Sourceatto is also Free and Open Source
    • TIC-80 is Lightweightatto is not according to our users
  2. PICO-8 icon

    PICO-8

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    PICO-8 is a Lua based fantasy console for programming, sharing and playing tiny games and other computer programs. The app boots to a shell prompt with easy access to scores of game building tools.

    26 PICO-8 alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    PICO-8 screenshot 1

    PICO-8 Features

    1.  Music Sequencer
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Lua scripting
    4.  2D Game Creation
    5.  2D Game Engine
    6.  Built-in editor
    7.  Export to HTML
    8.  Built-in Image editor

    PICO-8 VS atto

     
  4. Pixel Vision 8 icon

    Pixel Vision 8

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    Pixel Vision 8 is a platform that standardizes 8-bit fantasy console limitations built on top of an open source C# SDK. Developers can customize these restrictions to match actual legacy hardware or create something new. It is ideal for game jams, prototyping ideas or having fun.

    22 Pixel Vision 8 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Pixel Vision 8 screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    From the GitHub repository: "Due to a lack of free time over the past year, I've decided to pause the development of PV8 for the foreseeable future. The code is still open source and free for everyone to fork, modify, and use. I hope to return to this project when I can give it more of my attention and thank everyone for their support over the years."

    Pixel Vision 8 VS atto

     
  5. Pyxel icon

    Pyxel

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    Pyxel is a retro game engine for Python. Inspired by fantasy consoles like PICO-8, Pyxel imposes graphic and sound limits that provide a retro aesthetic while also greatly simplifying development.

    27 Pyxel alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Pyxel screenshot 1

    Pyxel Features

    1.  2D Game Engine

    Pyxel VS atto

     
  6. quadplay icon

    quadplay

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    The quadplay fantasy console bundles an emulator and advanced development tools including an adept IDE and tools for use with other IDEs like VS Code, Vim and Emacs.

    22 quadplay alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    quadplay screenshot 1

    quadplay VS atto

     

    • quadplay is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to atto.

    • quadplay is Free and Open Sourceatto is also Free and Open Source
  7. Bitsy icon

    Bitsy

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    Bitsy is a little editor for little games or worlds. The goal is to make it easy to make games where you can walk around and talk to people and be somewhere.

    22 Bitsy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Bitsy screenshot 1

    Bitsy Features

    1.  Built-in Image editor

    Bitsy VS atto

     
  9. Picotron icon

    Picotron

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    Picotron is a Fantasy Workstation: a self-contained creative environment built for imaginary hardware. Create cute Lua apps that can be run inside Picotron as windowed userland processes, shared as cartridge files, or exported to stand-alone HTML apps.

    25 Picotron alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Picotron screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  DRM Free
    3.  Portable
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Music Sequencer
    7.  Export to HTML
    8.  Pixel Art
    9.  Built-in editor
    10.  Skinnable
    11.  Pixel graphics
    12.  2D Game Engine

    Picotron VS atto

     

    • Picotron is the most popular commercial alternative to atto.

    • Picotron is Paid and Proprietaryatto is Free and Open Source
    • Picotron is Lightweightatto is not according to our users
  10. WASM-4 icon

    WASM-4

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    WASM-4 is a low-level fantasy game console for building small games with WebAssembly. Game cartridges (ROMs) are small, self-contained .wasm files that can be built with any programming language that compiles to WebAssembly.

    22 WASM-4 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    WASM-4 screenshot 1

    WASM-4 VS atto

     
  11. nano JAMMER icon

    nano JAMMER

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    The nano JAMMER is a fantasy console for tiny games. It is perfect for hobby coding, a game programming course, and tweetjams.

    22 nano JAMMER alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    nano JAMMER screenshot 1

    nano JAMMER VS atto

     
  12. LowRes NX icon

    LowRes NX

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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.

    23 LowRes NX alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    LowRes NX screenshot 1
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    LowRes NX screenshot 3

    LowRes NX VS atto

     

    • LowRes NX is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to atto.

    • LowRes NX is Free and Proprietaryatto is Free and Open Source
  13. 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).

    22 Zany80 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Zany80 screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from 2020, and the GitHub repository has been archived.

    Zany80 VS atto

     
  14. 8bitworkshop icon

    8bitworkshop

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    8bitworkshop is a browser-based IDE for Atari 2600 development built on Javatari and DASM and CodeMirror .

    24 8bitworkshop alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    8bitworkshop screenshot 1

    8bitworkshop Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Emulation

    8bitworkshop VS atto

     
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