🛠️ LunarBasic, a BASIC that compiles 2D games to native executables
Summary
LunarBasic is a BASIC programming language designed to compile 2D games into native executables with no external dependencies. It features step debugging and currently runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.
Why it’s interesting
It offers a modern, simpler recreation of classic game development tools like BlitzBasic with independent native binary output.
Target user
Game developers and programmers interested in BASIC language design and retro-style 2D game creation.
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Summary
LunarBasic is a BASIC programming language designed to compile 2D games into native executables with no external dependencies. It features step debugging and currently runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.
Why it’s interesting
It offers a modern, simpler recreation of classic game development tools like BlitzBasic with independent native binary output.
Target user
Game developers and programmers interested in BASIC language design and retro-style 2D game creation.
Source metrics: Points 2 · Comments 0
HN discussion · Project
Source: Hacker News / Show HN