BASIC8 AlternativesGame Development Tools and other similar apps like BASIC8

BASIC8 is described as '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' and is a game development tool in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to BASIC8 for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best BASIC8 alternative is TIC-80, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like BASIC8 are PICO-8, Pixel Vision 8, atto and Pyxel.

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BASIC8 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.

    27 TIC-80 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Works Offline

    TIC-80 VS BASIC8

     

    • TIC-80 is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to BASIC8.

    • TIC-80 is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to BASIC8.

    • TIC-80 is Free and Open SourceBASIC8 is Paid and Proprietary
    • TIC-80 is LightweightBASIC8 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.

    28 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 BASIC8

     
  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.

    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 BASIC8

     
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    atto

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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 functionality of computers today.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    atto screenshot 1

    atto VS BASIC8

     

    • atto is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to BASIC8.

    • atto is Free and Open SourceBASIC8 is Paid and Proprietary
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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Pyxel screenshot 1

    Pyxel Features

    1.  2D Game Engine

    Pyxel VS BASIC8

     
  7. 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.

    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 BASIC8

     
  9. 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

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Bitsy screenshot 1

    Bitsy Features

    1.  Built-in Image editor

    Bitsy VS BASIC8

     
  10. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    nano JAMMER screenshot 1

    nano JAMMER VS BASIC8

     
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    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.

    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 BASIC8

     

    • Picotron is the most popular commercial alternative to BASIC8.

    • Picotron is Paid and ProprietaryBASIC8 is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Picotron is LightweightBASIC8 is not according to our users
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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    WASM-4 screenshot 1

    WASM-4 VS BASIC8

     
  13. FUZE4 icon

    FUZE4

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    FUZE4 Nintendo Switch is a coding application for Nintendo Switch. It has been designed and developed by a team of experienced gamers, programmers, artists and educators. The end result is a language ideally suited to coding games and apps for absolute beginners and seasoned...

    12 FUZE4 alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Nintendo Switch
    FUZE4 screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Educational

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Single player
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Built-in Level Editor
    9.  Lua scripting
    10.  2D Game Engine
    11.  3D Game Engine

    FUZE4 VS BASIC8

     
  14. 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.

    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 BASIC8

     

    • LowRes NX is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to BASIC8.

    • LowRes NX is Free and ProprietaryBASIC8 is Paid and Proprietary
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