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PlayBasic vs SOUL programming language

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

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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SOUL programming language

SOUL programming language

Development

SOUL is a new general-purpose programming language created by Mike Paradise that aims to simplify programming with a minimalist, easy-to-learn syntax. It is dynamically typed and focuses on ease of use over performance.

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