CHROMA-60 AlternativesGame Development Tools and other similar apps like CHROMA-60

CHROMA-60 is described as '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' and is a game development tool in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to CHROMA-60 for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best CHROMA-60 alternative is TIC-80, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CHROMA-60 are PICO-8, Pixel Vision 8, atto and Pyxel.

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CHROMA-60 alternatives page was last updated Jun 26, 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 CHROMA-60

     

    • TIC-80 is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to CHROMA-60.

    • TIC-80 is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CHROMA-60.

    • TIC-80 is Free and Open SourceCHROMA-60 is Free and Proprietary
    • TIC-80 is LightweightCHROMA-60 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 CHROMA-60

     
  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 CHROMA-60

     
  5. atto icon

    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 CHROMA-60

     

    • atto is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to CHROMA-60.

    • atto is Free and Open SourceCHROMA-60 is Free 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 CHROMA-60

     
  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 CHROMA-60

     
  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.

    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 CHROMA-60

     
  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 CHROMA-60

     
  11. 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.

    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 CHROMA-60

     

    • Picotron is the most popular commercial alternative to CHROMA-60.

    • Picotron is Paid and ProprietaryCHROMA-60 is Free and Proprietary
    • Picotron is LightweightCHROMA-60 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

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    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 VS CHROMA-60

     

    • LowRes NX is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to CHROMA-60.

    • LowRes NX is Free and ProprietaryCHROMA-60 is also Free and Proprietary
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    Zany80

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    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 CHROMA-60

     
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