PC-BASIC Alternatives

PC-BASIC is described as 'Free, cross-platform interpreter for GW-BASIC, Advanced BASIC (BASICA), PCjr Cartridge Basic and Tandy 1000 GWBASIC. It interprets these BASIC dialects with a high degree of accuracy, aiming for bug-for-bug compatibility' and is an app. There are five alternatives to PC-BASIC for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best PC-BASIC alternative is LowRes NX, which is free. Other great apps like PC-BASIC are 8bitworkshop, BASIC8, CHROMA-60 and SmileBasic.

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  1. LowRes NX icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • LowRes NX is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPhone & Linux alternative to PC-BASIC.

    • LowRes NX is the most popular free alternative to PC-BASIC.

    • LowRes NX is Free and ProprietaryPC-BASIC is Free and Open Source
  2. 8bitworkshop icon
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    8bitworkshop is a browser-based IDE for Atari 2600 development built on Javatari and DASM and CodeMirror .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • 8bitworkshop is the most popular Web-based alternative to PC-BASIC.

    • 8bitworkshop is Free and ProprietaryPC-BASIC is Free and Open Source
  3. BASIC8 icon
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    BASIC8 is an 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.

    25 BASIC8 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
     
    • BASIC8 is the most popular commercial alternative to PC-BASIC.

    • BASIC8 is Paid and ProprietaryPC-BASIC is Free and Open Source
  4. CHROMA-60 icon
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    CHROMA-60 is a 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    This is a programming software, "SmileBASIC", that allows you to create and play games with Nintendo Switch! The programming language is "SmileBASIC" which is the most suitable language for creating games.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Nintendo Switch
     
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