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PlayBasic vs Spectacle

A side-by-side look at PlayBasic and Spectacle. 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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Spectacle

Spectacle

Os & Utilities

Spectacle is an open-source program that allows users to easily organize windows on their desktop using customizable keyboard shortcuts. It works on macOS and is useful for arranging many open application windows.

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