Best PICO-8 Alternatives (28)

Looking for a PICO-8 alternative? We've compiled the best options based on user reviews, features, and pricing to help you find the right fit.

What is PICO-8? PICO-8 is a fantasy console for making, sharing and playing tiny games and other computer programs. It feels like a regular console, but runs on Windows, Mac, Linux and inside browsers. Programs are written in Lua and share cartridges in .p8 format.

Top Alternatives to PICO-8

Bitsy

Bitsy

Open Source

Bitsy is a free and open-source web-based pixel art editor and game engine designed for making small games and experiments. …

BASIC8

BASIC8

Open Source

BASIC8 is a lightweight, beginner-friendly programming language and integrated development environment. It has an easy-to-use interface and syntax, making it …

Zany80

Zany80

Open Source

Zany80 is an open-source Z80 emulator and CP/M environment. It allows running vintage Z80 software and provides a usable CP/M …

LIKO-12

LIKO-12

Open Source

LIKO-12 is a free, open source digital audio workstation and MIDI sequencer software for Windows, MacOS, and Linux. It provides …

TIC-80

TIC-80

Open Source

TIC-80 is a free and open-source fantasy computer and game development environment that allows users to create, share, and play …

Pixel Vision 8 is a retro-inspired 2D game engine and IDE that emulates the look and feel of creating games …

CHROMA-60 is a versatile software synthesizer and sound design tool. It features multiple oscillators, filters, effects, and modulation options to …

PX8

PX8

Open Source

PX8 is a pixel art and sprite creation tool for artists and game developers. It features a intuitive workflow, powerful …

8bitworkshop

8bitworkshop

Open Source

8bitworkshop is a browser-based emulator and development tool for writing 8-bit games and programs. It allows users to write code, …

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade is a free, open-source web-based platform that allows users to create retro arcade games using block coding. …

Quadplay is a music player and library manager software for Windows. It allows you to organize, play, and manage your …

LowRes NX

LowRes NX

Open Source

LowRes NX is a free and open source raster graphics editor for creating digital paintings or photo editing. It features …

VectorBoy

VectorBoy

Open Source

VectorBoy is a free, open-source 2D animation software for Windows. It provides a simple yet powerful toolset for creating 2D …

Riko4

Riko4

Open Source

Riko4 is an open-source desktop note taking app designed for organizing thoughts and ideas. It has features like tagging, filtering, …

Voxatron is a voxel-based video game creation tool developed by Lexaloffle. It allows users to create retro-style 3D pixel art …

nano JAMMER

nano JAMMER

Open Source

nano JAMMER is an open-source digital audio workstation and MIDI sequencer software for recording, editing and mixing audio and MIDI. …

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PICO-8 Overview

PICO-8 is a fantasy video game console developed by Lexaloffle Games. It is designed to mimic the look, feel and limitations of consoles from the 1980s like the Nintendo Entertainment System, within the framework of a modern digital audio workstation.Some key features of PICO-8 include:A 128x128 pixel display with a fixed 16 color paletteLua scripting language for creating games and applicationsSprite and map editors for visually designing gamesSound effects and music trackers for audioCartridge sharing system to distribute PICO-8 games …

Quick Comparison

SoftwarePricingScore
PICO-8N/A
BitsyOpen Source
BASIC8Open Source
Zany80Open Source
LIKO-12Open Source
TIC-80Open Source
Pixel Vision 8N/A
CHROMA-60N/A
PX8Open Source
8bitworkshopOpen Source
Microsoft MakeCode ArcadeOpen Source

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