Makerplay Alternatives

Sites and apps similar to Makerplay include GDevelop, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Scratch, microStudio, GameMaker and ct.js. In total there are seven Game Development Tools like Makerplay for Mac, Windows, Linux, iPad and iPhone.

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  1. GDevelop icon
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    GDevelop is an open-source game making software designed to be used by everyone. Any kind of 2D games can be created with it and no programming skills are required to get started. Logic of games are made using visual events.

    129 GDevelop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
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  2. Scratch icon
     123 likes

    Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. As young people create and share Scratch projects, they learn important mathematical and computational ideas...

    82 Scratch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  3. microStudio icon
     23 likes

    microStudio is a free game engine online. Create games, learn programming, play, share, prototype and jam!.

    179 microStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Raspberry Pi
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  4. GameMaker icon
     50 likes

    Welcome to the home of GameMaker, the fastest and friendliest cross-platform game development technology out there. GameMaker has been completely redeveloped with usability and efficiency at its core, allowing developers to create games within a single code base and then publish...

    82 GameMaker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
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  5. ct.js icon
     29 likes

    ct.js is a 2D game editor (desktop app) based on web technologies. It aims to be an extensible yet simple game-making tool, accessible for both newbies and experienced game developers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. ScratchJr icon
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    Coding is the new literacy! With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) can program their own interactive stories and games. In the process, they learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively on the computer.

    28 ScratchJr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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  7. Hopscotch icon
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    Learn to code and make your own games with Hopscotch.

    CREATE Whether games, art, stories, or more, you can code whatever you want with kid-friendly programming. Publish your creations to Hopscotch’s fully moderated community, where kids can play and learn from your games.

    PLAY .

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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