Slant community chat on Discourse| 4 Recommended Products | Recommendations | License | Languages | Desktop targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Stencyl· · · | 2 | 0 | Proprietary | Haxe | Windows; Macintosh; Linux |
| #2 Construct 2· · · | 3 | 0 | Proprietary | JavaScript | Windows; Macintosh; Linux |
| #3 Duality· · · | 1 | 0 | MIT | C# | Windows |
| #4 Scratch from MIT· · · | 1 | 0 | – | – | – |
Pro Block-based visual scripting resembles real code
Visual scripting in Stencyl is based on the MIT Scratch project, which was designed to teach programming. Script elements fit together like puzzle pieces, ensuring that data and function types cannot be mismatched.
Pro Easy transition between visual scripting and Haxe code
The visual scripting system is internally translated to Haxe. The resulting scripts can be viewed and edited, and there is also a "code block" object for including raw Haxe in visual scripts. This is great for learning to code, and also for advanced users who can further optimize the scri...
Pro Free for Flash publication
Starter Stencyl is identical to paid-plan versions except that it only allows publication to Flash, with a mandatory Stencyl splash screen. Commercial development is allowed with Starter Stencyl.
Con Annual subscription model
Publication to desktop targets requires an active Indie Stencyl subscription, priced at $99/yr. Mobile targets require Studio Stencyl at $199/yr.
Pro Free for simple projects
Construct 2 Free provides a functional preview of nearly all engine features, and allows non-commercial publication.
Know any negative aspects of this option?
Pro Easy for anyone, even kids, to start learning what the basics of programming is about.
Use visual programming building blocks to program.
Con Can't export
You can only create games but there's no way to export.
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