Scratch Alternatives

Apps similar to Scratch include GDevelop, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Code.org, microStudio, Pocket Code and ct.js. Game Development Tools like Scratch are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, the web, Mac, Linux and iPhone.

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  1. R-cade icon
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    The r-cade package is a very simple game engine for the Racket programming language with a few, specific goals in mind:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. EarSketch icon
     4 likes

    EarSketch is a website to teach coding (Python & JavaScript) to beginners through music composition. It's a free platform that works on all browsers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  3. Scrotchh icon
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    Scrotchh is a free programming language based on Scratch by MIT. It is easy to make your own dream games with blocks! try it now for free!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Scratch
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  4. RubyMonk icon
     15 likes

    RubyMonk will teach you the syntax, idioms, and even the philosophy behind effective Ruby use in an interactive, Codecademy-like interface. As of now, RubyMonk is completely free to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  5. Cyberix3D icon
     12 likes

    Free online 3D Game Maker. Make your own 3D games online! Create Games for Web, Mobile and Desktop. Easy to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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  6. Make your online roguelike game in JavaScript with this handy template project. If you've ever wanted to make a roguelike game and you already know how to make a web page, this project is for you.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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  7. TREPL icon
     4 likes

    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 type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. FlowCode icon
     1 like

    FlowCode is a software program for graphically programming microcontrollers Microchip PIC, Atmel AVR (including Arduino) and ARM.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Free browser-based educational games for ages 5–14 including coding, math, music, and creative subjects, with teacher tools like spinner wheels and seating charts. No accounts, downloads, ads, or paywalls; optimized for all school devices and instant use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. miranda, universal software for STEM robots simulation. Challenges can be create, STEM robots can be programmes with Scratch or Python.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
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  11. 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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    Graphical Programming for MacOSX

    The Marten integrated software development environment (IDE) is a new, enjoyable way to create software for MacOS X. Graphical programming means you draw code, not write it. It's easier to create and easier to understand.

    But ease of use doe.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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