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Bloxels vs Smile Game Builder

Both stand on game visual scripting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Bloxels

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Bloxels provides visual game-building tools for individual creators and educational groups, with publishing through its Arcade. The required internet connection and paid personal plans are key considerations.

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Smile Game Builder

Free trial Windows

SMILE GAME BUILDER offers RPG creation without programming, a large included asset set, and Windows output. Check the trial distribution restriction and the extra Unity exporter requirement for other listed platforms.

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The facts

BloxelsSmile Game Builder
Free planNoA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, WebWindows
Lowest paid planBloxels Personal Account — Yearly: $19.99 a yearFree or on request
Plans published21
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitebloxels.comsmilegamebuilder.com
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Bloxels: what it does well

  • Create platformers or top-down games without coding.
  • Character Lab adjusts four character attributes.
  • The EDU Class Library supports private collaboration.
  • Optional boards and blocks become game assets.
  • Personal accounts publish to web and mobile platforms.

What to know first

  • No free plan is listed.
  • An internet connection is required.
  • Arcade moderation can take up to 24 hours at peak times.

Smile Game Builder: what it does well

  • Supports both 2D and 3D RPG projects
  • Includes more than 1,000 materials
  • Users can import their own characters and objects
  • Games may be distributed or sold without royalties
  • Demo data can be opened in the production version

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Trial-made games cannot be distributed
  • Engine customization through scripting is unsupported
  • Non-Windows output requires optional Unity exporter

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