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ExtraCHM vs PlayBasic

A side-by-side look at ExtraCHM and PlayBasic. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

ExtraCHM

ExtraCHM

Office & Productivity

ExtraCHM is a free CHM file reader for Windows. It can open and read Compiled HTML (.chm) files and allows easy navigation and search within those files. ExtraCHM is lightweight, fast, and supports features like bookmarks and printing.

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PlayBasic

PlayBasic

Games

PlayBasic is a proprietary programming language and IDE for learning and developing 2D video games. It uses a BASIC-style syntax which is easy to learn and allows for rapid game prototyping. Some key features include sprites, sounds, tiles, scrolling backgrounds and more.

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