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microScript programming
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microStudio is a free game engine online.
Create games, learn programming, play, share, prototype and jam!
Online and integrated
microStudio includes all you need to write code, create sprites and maps for your 2D game.
All from your web browser. Your project is stored in the cloud, accessible from anywhere.
Get into programming
Write your game code in microScript, a simple language inspired by Lua. The documentation is always there to help. Create cool demos in just a few lines of code.
microScript shines by its simplicity and interactivity. But you can also code in JavaScript, Python or Lua if you prefer.
Design
Create pixel art sprites and maps with the included editors.
Using your sprites and maps from code is as easy as 1-2-3.
Adjusting is a breeze
Change anything from your PC while testing your game on your mobile.
Your changes are immediately reflected in your ongoing playing session.
Bring your friends
You can invite others to your project and work in teams.
microStudio automagically synchronizes all your project files in real time.
Get your gear ready
Control your game using the gamepad, touchscreen, keyboard or mouse inputs.
Export your project in a single click to HTML5, Windows, Linux, macOS. More export options are coming!
Join the community
Browse public games, demos, resources. Pick up what you need for your own project.
Contribute your best creations and help others.
So what now?
Standalone, offline application
Would you like to work completely offline? Download the microStudio standalone app for Windows, Mac, Linux and Raspberry Pi:
microStudio is open source
microStudio is open source software, released under the MIT License:
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You like microStudio and would like to support me? Check my Patreon!
Created in Strasbourg, France. See 'About' for more information
You are not tracked here.
microStudio doesn't use any third-party tracking script.
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Experimental features
Experimental features can change, break or be removed anytime. You are warned!
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Libraries
You can browse public libraries on microstudio.dev. To use them in the standalone app, export them from microstudio.dev and import them in the standalone app.
Browse public librariesYour Libraries
Public Libraries
ServerServer OFF
Time Machine
Console
Watch
Time Machine
Watch
You can drop PNG or JPEG files here
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Animation
Map Sizex Block Sizex
You can drop assets here
You can drop audio files here, in WAV, Ogg or FLAC format.
Note: Ogg files cannot be played back on Safari / iOS.
Sound files can be imported on the left.
I am currently working on Music Power Up, a gamified audio production app. The free demo version of the app will land here in the future, allowing you to create full chiptunes and fx for your microStudio games.
You can support my work by wishlisting the game on Steam! Thanks a ton :-)
You can drop audio files here, in mp3, Ogg or FLAC format.
Note: Ogg files cannot be played back on Safari / iOS.
Music files can be imported on the left.
I am currently working on Music Power Up, a gamified audio production app. The free demo version of the app will land here in the future, allowing you to create full chiptunes and fx for your microStudio games.
You can support my work by wishlisting the game on Steam! Thanks a ton :-)
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Project SynchronizationBETA
Select the project you want to use as synchronization source. New files and changes will be copied from the selected source project, to the project which is currently opened.
If you have reviewed the synchronization details above and wish to proceed, type SYNC NOW in the text field below and then click the button to proceed.
Settings section here
Project Title
Project Slug
microstudio.io/username//Project Secret Code
Secret URL for testing your project when not set to publicmicrostudio.io/username//
Orientation
Aspect ratio
Storage used
Project Type
Library
- Library files to import should be stored in a 'lib' folder.
- Your demo app files must be outside the 'lib' folder.
- Document your library in the 'doc' tab of your project!
Language support
Graphics library
Networking
Create online multiplayer games using a client/server networking model
Additional tools and libraries
Users
Here is where your grant other users access to edit your project. Users added here are granted full control on your project, except for adding or deleting other users.
You must validate your e-mail address before you can make your project public.
This project is currently private.
This project is currently public.
Tick this checkbox if you want your project to show up in the Explore section.
Your project will be reviewed before it shows up in the Explore section. Make sure that your project complies with the following:
- Your project is an original work.
- You have created your own nice icon for your project.
- You made the assets in your project yourself (sprites, sounds, music), or you made sure that you are allowed to use and publish the assets.
- If you are using an asset pack, you made sure to add the required credits and generally comply with the license of the asset pack.
Public link
Make public on microStudio
Making your project public will allow it to be listed in the Explore section of the site. Public projects can be run and used by anyone. Making a project public allows anyone to view and possibly reuse the source code.
Description
You can use markdown in your description
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Export to HTML5
Exporting to HTML5 allows you to distribute your game as a web app or a standalone HTML app. Unzip contents, double-click index.html to start the game, or upload the contents to a subfolder of your existing web site.
You can also easily publish your HTML5 game on a number of platforms supporting HTML5 games. We have listed a few popular ones below, which you can check out:
Export Server NodeJS app
Export your game server as a NodeJS app ready to be installed on your own server.
You can find instructions about setting up your server in the Advanced / Networking section of the documentation.
Build for Android beta
This will build an APK file of your game. An APK file is what you need to publish your game on the Google Play Store, for Android devices.
Build for Windows beta
This will build your game as an executable for Windows (.EXE).
Build for macOS beta
This will build your game as an executable for macOS.
Build for Linux beta
This will build your game as an executable for Linux (Ubuntu, x86).
Build for Raspberry Pi beta
This will build your game as an executable for Raspberry Pi (Raspbian).
Active Tabs
Plug-ins
You can browse public plug-ins on microstudio.dev. To use them in the standalone app, export them from microstudio.dev and import them in the standalone app.
Browse public plug-ins
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