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CodeCombat vs Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

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

CodeCombat

CodeCombat

Education & Reference

CodeCombat is a game-based learning platform for learning programming languages like JavaScript, Python, and TypeScript. Students can play through fun coding challenges and write real code to control characters in an adventure game.

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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.

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