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Microsoft MakeCode Arcade vs OpenSilver

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

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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OpenSilver

OpenSilver

Development

OpenSilver is an open-source implementation of Silverlight, providing similar functionality for building rich internet applications using C# and XAML. As an open-source alternative, it allows developers to avoid being locked into Microsoft's ecosystem.

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