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Cocos2d-x vs Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

A side-by-side look at Cocos2d-x and Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Cocos2d-x

Cocos2d-x

Development

Cocos2d-x is an open-source game engine for building 2D games, interactive books, demos and other graphical applications. It supports multiple platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux.

2dgame-engineopen-sourcecrossplatform
Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

Games

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade is a free, open-source web-based platform that allows users to create retro arcade games using block coding. It features Sprite Editor, sound effects, music, overlays and hundreds of game examples to remix.

codingblock-codinggame-designretroarcade