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RPG Maker vs Scratch

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RPG Maker logo

Game Development

RPG Maker

The RPG Maker software series is a set of game creation suites aimed at easy 2D role playing game creation.

4.4612 reviews
Scratch logo

Game Development

Scratch

Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share.

4.41,440 reviews

At a glance

Pricing model

freemium

free

Starting price

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Rating

4.4 / 5

4.4 / 5

Category

Game Development

Game Development

Features

Development

RPG Maker

Royalty free

2D Game Creation

Visual Programming

Royalty free assets

Textured tiles

Text boxes

Scratch

Kid friendly

Drag and Drop

Blocks

Integrations

Best for

Development workflows

RPG Maker workflows

Royalty free workflows

2D Game Creation workflows

Scratch workflows

Kid friendly workflows

Drag and Drop workflows

RPG Maker pricing

Standard

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  • Development
  • RPG Maker
  • Royalty free
  • 2D Game Creation

Scratch pricing

Standard

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  • Development
  • Scratch
  • Kid friendly
  • Drag and Drop