PlayBASIC 1.64

PlayBASIC by Underware Design is an easy-to-learn programming language and toolkit purpose-built for 2D game development on Windows. Inspired by classic BASIC dialects, it pairs a friendly, readable syntax with a fast, integrated 2D engine, making it ideal for beginners, hobbyists, educators, and anyone who wants to prototype ideas quickly. Whether you’re building a retro platformer, a top-down shooter, or a simple puzzle game, PlayBASIC helps you get from concept to on-screen results with minimal friction.

The environment includes an editor, debugger, and extensive examples, so you can write code, run it instantly, and iterate rapidly. PlayBASIC provides commands for drawing graphics, managing sprites and tile maps, handling keyboard/mouse/gamepad input, playing sound and music, and detecting collisions. It also offers utilities for timing, file I/O, math, and strings, plus thorough documentation to guide you as you learn.

Key features:

• Beginner-friendly BASIC-style language tailored to 2D games
• Integrated IDE with step-through debugging and sample projects
• Built-in 2D graphics engine for sprites, tile maps, animation, scaling, and rotation
• Input handling for keyboard, mouse, and controllers
• Sound support for effects and music
• Comprehensive documentation and tutorials

PlayBASIC focuses on removing barriers to entry, so you can concentrate on game design and gameplay rather than boilerplate code.

PlayBASIC is developed by Underware Design. The most popular version of this product among our users is 1.6.