Buildbox

Buildbox

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About

With Buildbox, creating games is simple. There is no programming needed. Choose from various templates, Smart Assets™, or Brainboxes™ to get started. Then preview your game in real-time. You can even make your own game from scratch. The only limit is your imagination. Buildbox 3 is our most advanced game creation software! With it, you can create both 3D and 2D games using no-code Smart Assets™ and Brainboxes™ or advanced low-code options. Buildbox Classic is our traditional drag and drop game maker. With it you can make a game without coding, and rapidly build and prototype 2D games only using templates. At Buildbox, we believe that creating games is for everyone. With our powerful software, we're breaking down the barriers of game development for creators like you. We believe that anyone should get the opportunity to bring their ideas to life. The only skill you need is imagination. And we're just getting started!

About

Scratch is a free visual programming language and online community where anyone can create their own stories, games, and animations. Developed by the MIT Media Lab, Scratch is designed primarily for users aged 8–16, but it is used by all ages and has a sizeable adult user base. The platform utilizes a block-based interface, allowing users to drag and connect code blocks to create programs, making it accessible for beginners. Scratch is used in many different settings, schools, museums, libraries, community centers, and homes. The platform supports over 70 languages, enabling a global community of users to share and remix projects. As of February 2023, the Scratch community has more than 103 million users and over 123 million shared projects. The website offers resources for parents and educators, including guides and tutorials to support learning and teaching. Scratch is taught and used in after-school centers, schools, and colleges, as well as other public knowledge institutions.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Developers and anyone seeking a video game development platform

Audience

Educators wanting a platform to introduce students to the fundamentals of programming and creative problem-solving

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 4.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I really like how easy BuildBox is to use. It's a key pillar in the no code movement that makes it really easy for people like me to create new games. I have noticed that many titles from BuildBox have made it to the top 100 on the App Store.

Cons

  • I wish there was an asset store for BuildBox kind of like how Unity has. That way I could drag and drop a new assets without having to search on Turbo squid etc I hope that they will bring this into BuildBox someday.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The most prominent advantage of Scratch lies in its extremely low barrier to entry. By replacing complex syntax with an intuitive block-based building system, it allows beginners to quickly grasp the core logic of programming and focus their energy on creative implementation. This efficient workflow is not only ideal for rapid prototyping but also makes it a powerful tool for developing simple graphical applications and small interactive projects. Furthermore, Scratch boasts strong cross-platform capabilities, delivering a highly consistent experience whether on Windows, macOS, Linux desktops, or within an HTML environment via a browser. This versatility makes it widely used in education globally for cultivating computational thinking, but its practical value extends to the commercial sector as well. For instance, it can be effectively used to create interactive product demos, simple brand promotion games, or serve as a rapid prototyping tool for proof-of-concept—its development efficiency and cross-platform distribution potential should not be underestimated.

Cons

  • As a tool designed for beginners, Scratch has clear functional limitations. It lacks the ability to dynamically execute string-based code, like Python’s exec(), preventing flexible self-modification or iteration of program logic at runtime. Additionally, its approach to data and resource management tends to be static, making it difficult to handle complex data structures or dynamic resource loading. Moreover, due to the lack of native support for 3D graphics and the absence of advanced language features (such as complex algorithm libraries), developers may feel constrained when project complexity exceeds a certain threshold, making it challenging to implement more professional or performance-intensive work.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

8Cell
Founded: 2014
United States
www.buildbox.com

Company Information

Scratch
Founded: 2013
United States
scratch.mit.edu/

Alternatives

AWS GameKit

AWS GameKit

Amazon

Alternatives

Buildbox

Buildbox

8Cell
GameMaker

GameMaker

Opera Software

Categories

Game Development Supported
Game Engines Supported

Categories

Game Engines Supported

Game Development Features

2D Supported
3D Not Supported
Analytics Not Supported
Animation Supported
Asset Management Supported
Drag & Drop Supported
eCommerce Supported
IT Asset Management Supported
Network Management Not Supported
Physics Supported
Player Management Supported
Prototyping Supported
Virtual Reality Not Supported

Integrations

Android Not Supported
Apple iOS Not Supported
Apple iPadOS Not Supported
Nocode HQ Supported
Ubuntu Not Supported
Windows 11 Not Supported

Integrations

Android Supported
Apple iOS Supported
Apple iPadOS Supported
Nocode HQ Not Supported
Ubuntu Supported
Windows 11 Supported
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