GameSalad is a no-code visual game-creation tool teaching students computational thinking in classrooms.
GameSalad is a no-code, drag-and-drop game-creation platform used in classrooms and at home to teach computer science and computational thinking. Students build 2D games through visual programming and can publish them to app stores, turning players into game makers.
For educators, GameSalad provides lesson plans, in-class activities, step-by-step student tutorials, and live teacher support, positioning the tool for school computer-science programs and middle-school coding curriculum partnerships.
| Attribute | No-Code Game Creator | Pico Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | |  | |
| Founded | 2007 | 2023 | |
| Sells To | Enterprise, Small Business | Consumers | |
| Pricing Model | Recurring, Software, Transactional | Recurring, SaaS | |
| Ownership | Venture-backed | Venture-backed |
Provider
Founded 2007
Sells To Enterprise, Small Business
Pricing Model Recurring, Software, Transactional
Ownership Venture-backed
Provider
Founded 2023
Sells To Consumers
Pricing Model Recurring, SaaS
Ownership Venture-backed
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