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GameSalad · Austin, Texas, United States · founded 2010
What it is
GameSalad Creator is software for making video games with a visual programming interface. GameSalad describes its approach as no-code and says creators and learners ages 12 and beyond can use it to build mobile and web games. Creator downloads are offered for macOS and Windows, while Viewer apps for iOS and Android support previews on native devices. Publishing depends on the subscription: Basic includes Creator behaviors and functions but permits publishing only to GameSalad Arcade, while Pro provides access to all publishing platforms, including Apple and Android app store publishing and HTML5 app creation. Basic is listed at $19 a month and Pro at $29 a month. Education options include curriculum, tutorials, classroom management, and student progress views through a teacher dashboard. App store publishing requires each store's own process, credentials, and fees, which are not included in the education license. GameSalad is based in Austin, Texas, and the listed founding year is 2010.
For and against
For
- Visual programming for making games.
- Creator downloads are available for macOS and Windows.
- Pro includes app store and HTML5 publishing.
- Education plans include teacher dashboard features.
Against
- No free plan is listed.
- Basic publishing is limited to GameSalad Arcade.
- App store fees and credentials are separate.
- Basic and Pro are paid monthly plans.
The verdict
GameSalad offers a visual route to building games, with publishing options determined by the subscription. Education features may also fit classroom use, while app store submissions involve separate requirements and fees.
Who it suits
GameSalad may suit aspiring game creators and learners who prefer visual programming over code. Education plans add curriculum and classroom tools for teachers and students.
Plans and prices
GameSalad Basic
Web Creator · Desktop Creator · GameSalad Viewer preview · GameSalad Arcade publishing
Read 20 Sep 2026 · gamesalad.com
GameSalad Home Edu
Basic features plus curriculum · Education tutorials and curriculum · GameSalad Viewer preview · GameSalad Arcade publishing
Read 20 Sep 2026 · gamesalad.com
GameSalad Pro
Basic features · iOS App Store publishing · Android App Store publishing · HTML5 app creation
Read 20 Sep 2026 · gamesalad.com
GameSalad Learn@Home
1–4 accounts · Basic accounts · tutorials · parent dashboard
Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
K-12 Bundle
10+ student accounts · Basic licenses · curriculum resources and teacher dashboard
Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
Higher Ed Bundle
10+ student accounts · PRO licenses · curriculum resources and teacher dashboard
Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
Developer EDU Discount
1 PRO membership · active teacher or student discount
Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
Site/Building
150–400 student accounts · Basic licenses · curriculum resources and teacher dashboard
Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
On the record
- Basic subscription
- Basic subscribers can use Creator’s behaviors and functions, but can publish only to GameSalad Arcade and use Viewer for native-device testing.helpdesk.gamesalad.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Coding approach
- GameSalad describes its system as no-code visual programming for building mobile and web games.gamesalad.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Company history
- GameSalad says it was founded in August 2007 and launched in 2010.gamesalad.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Download options
- GameSalad Creator downloads are offered for macOS and Windows, with Viewer apps linked for iOS and Android.gamesalad.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Education features
- The education teacher dashboard provides lesson plans, tutorial assignment, classroom management, and student progress views.gamesalad.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- GameSalad says creators and learners ages 12 and beyond can build mobile and web games with its visual programming system.gamesalad.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Mobile export
- Yesgamesalad.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Payment data
- The privacy policy says payment processors handle sensitive cardholder data and GameSalad does not have access to it.gamesalad.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- GameSalad Creator lets users make video games with a visual programming interface.gamesalad.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Pro subscription
- Pro subscribers have access to all publishing platforms and receive priority technical support.helpdesk.gamesalad.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Publishing
- The education guide says games can be formatted for the web, Apple and Android devices, and app store submission.gamesalad.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- GameSalad says it limits personal-data access to people with a business need and uses measures intended to prevent unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.gamesalad.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Source code model
- closed_sourcegamesalad.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Store fees
- App store publishing requires following each store’s process and using separate store fees and credentials that are not included in the education license.gamesalad.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The education instructor guide lists support by email at [email protected] and by phone at 1-844-837-8387.gamesalad.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Target platforms
- web,iOS,Android,HTML5,desktopgamesalad.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Visual scripting
- Yesgamesalad.com · read 20 Sep 2026
