Pixelbox AlternativesGame Development Tools and other similar apps like Pixelbox

Pixelbox is described as 'HTML5/JavaScript, 2D game engine inspired by fantasy consoles like PICO-8. Besides a framework geared toward fast prototyping, Pixelbox also includes tile, level, music and sound editors' and is a game development tool in the development category. There are five alternatives to Pixelbox for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, iPhone and Android apps. The best Pixelbox alternative is GDevelop, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pixelbox are RPG Maker, Cocos2d-x, Flax Engine and PaletAI.

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  1. GDevelop icon

    GDevelop

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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.

    121 GDevelop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    The new editor interface, which now supports 3D editing.
     

    • GDevelop is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Pixelbox.

    • GDevelop is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Pixelbox.

    • GDevelop is Freemium and Open SourcePixelbox is Free and Open Source
    • GDevelop is LightweightPixelbox is not according to our users
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    RPG Maker

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    Suite for building 2D top-down role-playing games with detailed map, tile, and sprite editors, traditional turn-based mechanics, dialog and encounter tools, custom scripting, asset support, and publishing options, suitable for both beginners and advanced users.

    75 RPG Maker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    RPG Maker VX Ace
     

    • RPG Maker is the most popular commercial alternative to Pixelbox.

    • RPG Maker is Paid and ProprietaryPixelbox is Free and Open Source
    • RPG Maker is LightweightPixelbox is not according to our users
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    Cocos2d-x

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    cocos2d-x is a cross platform open source free 2D game engine for mobile gamedev, that is fast and stable, easy to learn and use.

    87 Cocos2d-x alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Blackberry 10
    Cocos2d-x screenshot 1
     
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    Flax Engine

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    Flax Engine is claimed the most agile game engine. It's open source, cross-platform and it lets you write scripts in C++ and C# seamlessly. Also focused on lightweight development. A true game changer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Flax Engine screenshot 1
     
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