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The best alternative to Scratch is GDevelop, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Scratch and ten of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Scratch are microStudio, Pocket Code, Urho3D and Hyperskill - JetBrains Academy.

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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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    The new editor interface, which now supports 3D editing.
     
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    Not only does G-develop allow you to do all sorts of exports, but also is very easy to use, and is free! one of the best engines in my opinion.

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    • Most users think GDevelop is a great Scratch alternative.

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

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

    • GDevelop is Freemium and Open SourceScratch is Free and Open Source
    • GDevelop is LightweightScratch is not according to our users
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    Pocket Code

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    Pocket Code allows you to create your own games, animations, interactive music videos, and many kind of other apps, directly on your phone or tablet.

    21 Pocket Code alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    it can run scratch projects

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    Is uses the same block-style as Scratch, however, it works on Android phones

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    cuz it haz Scratch2Catrobat Converter! made my own clicker!

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    • Almost everyone thinks Pocket Code is a great Scratch alternative.

    • Pocket Code is Free and Open SourceScratch is also Free and Open Source
    • Pocket Code is Privacy focusedScratch is not according to our users
  5. Urho3D icon

    Urho3D

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    Urho3D is a lightweight, cross-platform rendering and game engine implemented in C++ and released under the MIT license. Greatly inspired by OGRE and Horde3D.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Raspberry Pi
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  7. Flax Engine icon

    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
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    KTurtle

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    KTurtle is an educational programming environment that aims to make learning how to program as easily as possible. To achieve this KTurtle makes all programming tools available from the user interface. The programming language used is TurtleScript which allows its commands to be...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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  10. Maratis icon

    Maratis

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    Maratis is a portable, simple and visual game development tool designed for artists and developers.

    Cost / License

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. TREPL icon

    TREPL

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    The main goal of this website is to provide a simple to use tool that will enable users to easily discover how computer programs work under the hood.. User can write his own programs and see how the computer's memory changes during it's execution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Project Anarchy

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    Project Anarchy is a complete end to end game engine and state-of-the-art toolset for mobile. Project Anarchy includes an entirely free license to ship your game on iOS, Android and Tizen platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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