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Microsoft MakeCode Arcade vs Snap!

A side-by-side look at Microsoft MakeCode Arcade and Snap!. 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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Snap!

Snap!

Education & Reference

Snap! is a visual, blocks-based programming language and website targeted primarily at children and teens to introduce them to coding concepts. It builds on Scratch and allows users to create interactive stories, games, and animations using drag-and-drop blocks.

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