Bitsy AlternativesGame Development Tools and other similar apps like Bitsy

Bitsy is described as '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' and is a game development tool in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Bitsy, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac and Self-Hosted apps. The best Bitsy alternative is TIC-80, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Bitsy are PICO-8, Pixel Vision 8, atto and Playscii.

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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.

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Bitsy alternatives page was last updated Jun 15, 2024
  1. TIC-80 icon
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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
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Works Offline
    TIC-80 iconBitsy Icon

    TIC-80 VS Bitsy

    Is TIC-80 a good alternative to Bitsy?
     
    • TIC-80 is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Bitsy.

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

    • TIC-80 is Free and Open SourceBitsy is also Free and Open Source
    • TIC-80 is LightweightBitsy is not according to our users
  2. PICO-8 icon
     13 likes

    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
    PICO-8 screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi

    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 iconBitsy Icon

    PICO-8 VS Bitsy

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  3. Pixel Vision 8 icon
     7 likes

    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
    Pixel Vision 8 screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    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 iconBitsy Icon

    Pixel Vision 8 VS Bitsy

    Is Pixel Vision 8 a good alternative to Bitsy?
     
  4. atto icon
     1 like

    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.

    22 atto alternatives
    atto screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    atto iconBitsy Icon

    atto VS Bitsy

    Is atto a good alternative to Bitsy?
     
    • atto is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Bitsy.

    • atto is Free and Open SourceBitsy is also Free and Open Source
  5. Playscii icon
     12 likes

    Playscii is a powerful, open-source ASCII-based art, animation, and game creation tool. Advanced layer-based tools and import and export options are available through a familiar window system with the appeal of classic DOS development tools like QBasic.

    15 Playscii alternatives
    Playscii screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Playscii Features

    1.  ASCII Art
    2.  2D Game Creation
    3.  ASCII Editor
    Playscii iconBitsy Icon

    Playscii VS Bitsy

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  6. Pyxel icon
     6 likes

    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
    Pyxel screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Pyxel Features

    1.  2D Game Engine
    Pyxel iconBitsy Icon

    Pyxel VS Bitsy

    Is Pyxel a good alternative to Bitsy?
     
  7. WASM-4 icon
     4 likes

    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
    WASM-4 screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    WASM-4 iconBitsy Icon

    WASM-4 VS Bitsy

    Is WASM-4 a good alternative to Bitsy?
     
  8. quadplay icon
     4 likes

    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
    quadplay screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    quadplay iconBitsy Icon

    quadplay VS Bitsy

    Is quadplay a good alternative to Bitsy?
     
  9. nano JAMMER icon
     3 likes

    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
    nano JAMMER screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    nano JAMMER iconBitsy Icon

    nano JAMMER VS Bitsy

    Is nano JAMMER a good alternative to Bitsy?
     
  10. LowRes NX icon
     3 likes

    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
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    LowRes NX iconBitsy Icon

    LowRes NX VS Bitsy

    Is LowRes NX a good alternative to Bitsy?
     
    • LowRes NX is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Bitsy.

    • LowRes NX is Free and ProprietaryBitsy is Free and Open Source
  11. Zany80 icon
     2 likes

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

    22 Zany80 alternatives
    Zany80 screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Discontinued

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

    Zany80 iconBitsy Icon

    Zany80 VS Bitsy

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  12. VectorBoy icon
     2 likes

    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.

    22 VectorBoy alternatives
    VectorBoy screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    VectorBoy iconBitsy Icon

    VectorBoy VS Bitsy

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