MIT’s Scratch coding platform is an amazing way for kids to get started with coding. Its drag-and-drop interface is easy to learn and use, plus there is an abundance of resources built into the platform to learn coding for kids. It’s also a great place to play games, which is why we’ve rounded up the 25 best scratch games for kids.
It’s available for multiple platforms like browser, desktop application, or iPad app. This means you can play or work on projects learning how to make a Scratch game even without having previous coding experience.
But one of my all-time favorite features of the platform is being able to remix the best games on Scratch and open up their code to see how they work. If you’re interested in understanding code, or if you just want some awesome Scratch games to play, we have a list of 25 of the best Scratch games out there.
As a bonus for you to enjoy and to inspire ideas, I’ve also added in some of the best games on Scratch for different age groups that didn’t make the top list!
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List of The 25 Best Scratch Games
Popular games in Scratch – side scroller, clicker, platformer games, and more!
Our list of the 25 best Scratch games out there isn’t simply those on Scratch with the most hearts. Having a lot of hearts doesn’t necessarily mean it is the best game! Instead, this is a curated list of 25 certifiably awesome Scratch games that I’ve put together for you. From most hearts to least, here they are:
1. Geometry Dash! (410082 hearts)
Geometry dash is a pro-level Scratch project. This is a version of the popular rhythm-based game by Robert Topala ported to Scratch. Jump over obstacles to get as far as you can!
2. Appel (109470 hearts)
Appel is a great example of what’s possible in a Scratch platformer game. Jump, dodge, and collect as quickly as you can as you compete against other Scratchers to get the best time!
3. Pokemon Clicker (42842 hearts)
Click your way to getting every pokemon in this popular clicker game. Keep clicking to get points that you can use to upgrade your pokeballs, and collect popular pokemon to become the very best.
4. Ball Blast (37734 hearts)
This one is probably my favorite Scratch game to play! Fire the cannon into the air to break the balls before they crush you. Also be sure to upgrade your cannon to help you get farther.
5. [3D]ボールころころ2 (30659 hearts)
Don’t be confused by the name, this is actually a really fun game! In this Scratch project, keep your ball on the platform as it rolls towards the end. The colored squares make you jump.
6. Paper Minecraft (26550 hearts)
A lot of popular Scratch games use themes that copy established properties, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t fun in their own right. Paper Minecraft is a side-scrolling adventure and crafting game that makes good use of the Minecraft theme.