What is Microsoft MakeCode Arcade?
The MakeCode platform enables users to create and modify retro-style arcade games through a versatile code editor. Featuring a drag-and-drop interface as well as support for JavaScript and Python, MakeCode empowers both novice and experienced programmers to rapidly develop and iterate on their game projects. Beyond the online editor, the platform provides offline app and self-hosted server options, allowing users to work in their preferred environment. Games created with MakeCode can be tested in the web-based simulator before being deployed to a range of handheld or single-board computing devices. Users can freely store and access their projects in the cloud or on GitHub, facilitating collaboration and version control
Highlights
- Drag-and-drop game creation with Blocks, JavaScript, and Python
- Offline app and self-hosted server options for local development
- Web-based simulator for testing games
- Deployment to various handheld and single-board computing devices
- Cloud-based and GitHub storage for project management and collaboration
Features
Drag and Drop
Blocks