Microsoft MakeCode Arcade vs PICO-8
A side-by-side look at Microsoft MakeCode Arcade and PICO-8. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
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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PICO-8
Gaming Software
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.
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