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Microsoft MakeCode Arcade vs Scratch

A side-by-side look at Microsoft MakeCode Arcade and Scratch. 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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Scratch

Scratch

Education & Reference

Scratch is a free visual programming language and online community that makes it easy for anyone to create interactive games, animations, and more. It uses a drag and drop interface with colorful blocks that snap together to build programs.

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