Scratch Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Scratch for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative 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 many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Scratch are microStudio, ct.js, RPG Maker and MonoGame.

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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...

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Scratch alternatives page was last updated May 10, 2022
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  1. GDevelop icon
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    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.

    111 GDevelop alternatives
    The new editor interface, which now supports 3D editing.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    GDevelop can now create fully 3D games.
    The Asset Store has hundreds of thousands of free and paid assets.
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    Events to build the logic of a game

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  Multiplatform
    4.  Support for HTML5
    5.  Multiplatform Export
    6.  Material design
    7.  Event management
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Support for scripting
    12.  Multiple languages
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    Guest

    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.

    Positive comment •Sep 7, 2019
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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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    microStudio

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

    168 microStudio alternatives
    microStudio screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Raspberry Pi
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    microStudio Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Embedded tutorials
    3.  Multiple export options
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
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  4. ct.js icon
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    ct.js

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    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.

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    Room editor

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Code editor
    Code editor
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    Particle systems

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  2D Game Engine
    2.  Support for Javascript
    3.  2D Game Creation
    4.  Export to HTML
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Support for HTML5
    9.  Modular System
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  5. RPG Maker icon
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    RPG Maker

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    The RPG Maker software series is a set of game creation suites aimed at easy 2D role playing game creation. With an emphasis on JRPG gameplay mechanics, the suites typically include map, tile and sprite editors, character, encounter and dialog tools, among countless other...

    84 RPG Maker alternatives
    RPG Maker VX Ace

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    Game Creation (VX Ace)
    Game Creation (RPG Maker XP)
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    Create your hero(s), villagers, animals, monsters etc. You can choose between all sorts of characters and even auto generate characters to make them unique for your game.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Royalty free
    3.  2D Game Creation
    4.  Visual Programming
    5.  Royalty free assets
    6.  Textured tiles
    7.  Text boxes
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    only for rpgs and its paid, nothing like scratch

    Negative comment •May 10, 2022
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    • RPG Maker is the most popular commercial alternative to Scratch.

    • RPG Maker is Paid and ProprietaryScratch is Free and Open Source
    • RPG Maker is LightweightScratch is not according to our users
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    MonoGame

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    One framework for creating powerful cross-platform games. The spiritual successor to XNA with 1000's of titles shipped across desktop, mobile, and console platforms. MonoGame is a fully managed .NET open source game framework without any black boxes.

    98 MonoGame alternatives
    MonoGame screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  2D Game Engine
    2.  C# Scripting
    3.  Programming libraries
    4.  3D Game Engine
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    ENIGMA - LateralGM

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    ENIGMA, the Extensible Non-Interpreted Game Maker Augmentation, is an open source cross-platform game development environment derived from that of the popular software GameMaker Legacy.

    95 ENIGMA - LateralGM alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    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.

    76 Urho3D alternatives
    Urho3D screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Raspberry Pi

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
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    Discontinued

    This repository has been archived by the owner on Jan 25, 2023. It is now read-only. The founder of Urho3D (Lasse Öörni) is currently working on Turso3D.

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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.

    107 Flax Engine alternatives
    Flax Engine screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  C-sharp
    2.  C++
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    Blockly

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    Blockly is a library for building visual programming editors. Users can drag blocks together to build an application. No typing required.

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    a convoluted way of 'solving' the Maze demo

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Blockly Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Visual Programming
    shorter solution to the Maze demo
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    Open source, actively developed.

    Positive comment •Jul 17, 2019
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    • Blockly is Free and Open SourceScratch is also Free and Open Source
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