TIC-80 AlternativesGame Development Tools and other similar apps like TIC-80

TIC-80 is described as 'Fantasy computer where you can make, play and share tiny games. Comes with built-in tools for development: code, sprites, maps, sound editors and a command line' and is a game development tool in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to TIC-80 for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best TIC-80 alternative is Godot Engine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like TIC-80 are PICO-8, Pixel Vision 8, atto and Pyxel.

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TIC-80 is a fantasy computer where you can make, play and share tiny games. Comes with built-in tools for development: code, sprites, maps, sound editors and a command line.

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TIC-80 alternatives page was last updated Jan 8, 2025
  1. Godot Engine icon
     541 likes

    Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that users can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.

    172 Godot Engine alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  3D Game Engine
    2.  2D Game Engine
    3.  Cross-Platform
    4.  GdScript
    5.  Portable
    6.  Simple installation
    7.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    8.  Intuitive Nodes
    9.  Multiple languages
    10.  Keyframe Animation
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Community-based
    Godot Engine iconTIC-80 Icon

    Godot Engine VS TIC-80

    Is Godot Engine a good alternative to TIC-80?
     
    • Godot Engine is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to TIC-80.

    • Godot Engine is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to TIC-80.

    • Godot Engine is Free and Open SourceTIC-80 is also Free and Open Source
    • Godot Engine is LightweightTIC-80 is not according to our users
  2. PICO-8 icon
     13 likes

    PICO-8 is a Lua based fantasy console for programming, sharing and playing tiny games and other computer programs. The app boots to a shell prompt with easy access to scores of game building tools.

    26 PICO-8 alternatives
    PICO-8 screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi

    PICO-8 Features

    1.  Music Sequencer
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Lua scripting
    4.  2D Game Creation
    5.  2D Game Engine
    6.  Built-in editor
    7.  Export to HTML
    8.  Built-in Image editor
    PICO-8 iconTIC-80 Icon

    PICO-8 VS TIC-80

    Is PICO-8 a good alternative to TIC-80?
     
    Comments about PICO-8 as an Alternative to TIC-80
     
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    It’s almost exactly the samr

    Positive commentFeb 3, 2019
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    • PICO-8 is Freemium and ProprietaryTIC-80 is Free and Open Source
  3. Pixel Vision 8 icon
     7 likes

    Pixel Vision 8 is a platform that standardizes 8-bit fantasy console limitations built on top of an open source C# SDK. Developers can customize these restrictions to match actual legacy hardware or create something new. It is ideal for game jams, prototyping ideas or having fun.

    22 Pixel Vision 8 alternatives
    Pixel Vision 8 screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    From the GitHub repository: "Due to a lack of free time over the past year, I've decided to pause the development of PV8 for the foreseeable future. The code is still open source and free for everyone to fork, modify, and use. I hope to return to this project when I can give it more of my attention and thank everyone for their support over the years."

    Pixel Vision 8 iconTIC-80 Icon

    Pixel Vision 8 VS TIC-80

    Is Pixel Vision 8 a good alternative to TIC-80?
     
  4. atto icon
     1 like

    atto is a virtual fantasy computer system that's designed to teach people coding through a BASIC-like programming language. It offers a mix of simplicity from the days of 1980s computing, paired with the modern functionality of computers today.

    22 atto alternatives
    atto screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    atto iconTIC-80 Icon

    atto VS TIC-80

    Is atto a good alternative to TIC-80?
     
    • atto is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to TIC-80.

    • atto is Free and Open SourceTIC-80 is also Free and Open Source
  5. Pyxel icon
     6 likes

    Pyxel is a retro game engine for Python. Inspired by fantasy consoles like PICO-8, Pyxel imposes graphic and sound limits that provide a retro aesthetic while also greatly simplifying development.

    27 Pyxel alternatives
    Pyxel screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Pyxel Features

    1.  2D Game Engine
    Pyxel iconTIC-80 Icon

    Pyxel VS TIC-80

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  6. quadplay icon
     5 likes

    The quadplay fantasy console bundles an emulator and advanced development tools including an adept IDE and tools for use with other IDEs like VS Code, Vim and Emacs.

    22 quadplay alternatives
    quadplay screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    quadplay iconTIC-80 Icon

    quadplay VS TIC-80

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  7. WASM-4 icon
     4 likes

    WASM-4 is a low-level fantasy game console for building small games with WebAssembly. Game cartridges (ROMs) are small, self-contained .wasm files that can be built with any programming language that compiles to WebAssembly.

    22 WASM-4 alternatives
    WASM-4 screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    WASM-4 iconTIC-80 Icon

    WASM-4 VS TIC-80

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  8. Picotron icon
     1 like

    Picotron is a Fantasy Workstation: a self-contained creative environment built for imaginary hardware. Create cute Lua apps that can be run inside Picotron as windowed userland processes, shared as cartridge files, or exported to stand-alone HTML apps.

    25 Picotron alternatives
    Picotron screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  DRM Free
    3.  Portable
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Music Sequencer
    7.  Export to HTML
    8.  Pixel Art
    9.  Built-in editor
    10.  Skinnable
    11.  Pixel graphics
    12.  2D Game Engine
    Picotron iconTIC-80 Icon

    Picotron VS TIC-80

    Is Picotron a good alternative to TIC-80?
     
    • Picotron is the most popular commercial alternative to TIC-80.

    • Picotron is Paid and ProprietaryTIC-80 is Free and Open Source
    • Picotron is LightweightTIC-80 is not according to our users
  9. nano JAMMER icon
     3 likes

    The nano JAMMER is a fantasy console for tiny games. It is perfect for hobby coding, a game programming course, and tweetjams.

    22 nano JAMMER alternatives
    nano JAMMER screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    nano JAMMER iconTIC-80 Icon

    nano JAMMER VS TIC-80

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  10. FUZE4 icon
     1 like

    FUZE4 Nintendo Switch is a coding application for Nintendo Switch. It has been designed and developed by a team of experienced gamers, programmers, artists and educators. The end result is a language ideally suited to coding games and apps for absolute beginners and seasoned...

    12 FUZE4 alternatives
    FUZE4 screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Nintendo Switch

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Single player
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Built-in Level Editor
    9.  Lua scripting
    10.  2D Game Engine
    11.  3D Game Engine
    FUZE4 iconTIC-80 Icon

    FUZE4 VS TIC-80

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  11. Bitsy icon
     5 likes

    Bitsy is a little editor for little games or worlds. The goal is to make it easy to make games where you can walk around and talk to people and be somewhere.

    22 Bitsy alternatives
    Bitsy screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Bitsy Features

    1.  Built-in Image editor
    Bitsy iconTIC-80 Icon

    Bitsy VS TIC-80

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  12. LowRes NX icon
     3 likes

    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.

    23 LowRes NX alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    LowRes NX iconTIC-80 Icon

    LowRes NX VS TIC-80

    Is LowRes NX a good alternative to TIC-80?
     
    • LowRes NX is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to TIC-80.

    • LowRes NX is Free and ProprietaryTIC-80 is Free and Open Source
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