About RCBasic
RCBasic is a modern dialect of the BASIC programming language designed for creating games and applications quickly while still offering powerful features. It focuses on simplicity, portability, and performance.
With RCBasic v4.8 developers can create desktop games, interactive applications, and multimedia programs with minimal setup. The language is beginner-friendly but powerful enough for advanced projects.
Create 2D and 3D Games
RCBasic includes built-in support for graphics, sound, input, and window management. Developers can easily create both 2D and 3D games using simple commands.
- 2D sprite rendering
- 3D graphics support
- Keyboard, mouse and controller input
- Sound and music playback
- Cross-platform compilation
- Simple BASIC-style syntax
Example Code
Simple example showing a 2D window in RCBasic that renders images and primitive graphics such as Rect, RectFill, Circle, CircleFill, etc.:
OpenWindow("Example", 640, 480, FALSE, FALSE)
canvas = OpenCanvas(640, 480, 0, 0, 640, 480, 1)
While Key(K_ESCAPE)
Canvas(canvas)
ClearCanvas()
' Draw
Update()
Wend
What’s New in RCBasic v4.8
- Improved graphics rendering performance
- Better cross-platform support
- Enhanced sprite and texture handling
- Updated IDE features
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
Why Use RCBasic?
RCBasic is perfect for beginners learning programming as well as developers who want to prototype games quickly. Its BASIC-style syntax is easy to read and write, allowing you to focus on creating gameplay instead of complicated setup.