GameSalad
No-code visual programming tool for creating 2D games and teaching computer science
GameSalad is a no-code game creation platform that lets users build 2D games through a visual programming interface. Its cross-platform engine publishes games to the web, Android, and iOS. Alongside the development tool, the company offers an education product with standards-aligned curriculum and assessment for K-12 classrooms.
GameSalad Creator provides the visual programming environment and cross-platform publishing engine. GameSalad for Education combines the development platform with lesson plans, in-class activities, step-by-step student tutorials, live teacher support, and standards-aligned curriculum and assessment. The platform is offered for classroom use, home learning, and independent developers.
GameSalad is aimed at educators teaching computer science, students learning computational thinking, and independent developers building 2D games. The homepage links to a plan comparison, a free trial for developers, and Home Edu licenses for home use; a quote request is available for classroom purchasing.
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