3D Game
Like, we often refer to games that build a screen in three dimensions, games that allow you to overlook the entire thing from an angle, or games that let you feel depth, as 3D games, you know?
Techniques for creating games in 3D often involve a method called raycasting, which might be fun to look into if you’re like, really interested in building 3D from scratch.
That kind of tilted view from above is sometimes referred to as isometric, you know what I’m saying?
There are all sorts of clever tricks you can use to give a sense of depth, such as size and color gradations.
I’m gonna show you some amazing projects that transform what would normally be 2D Scratch projects into 3D, using a bunch of different methods!
#01 Griffpatchs 3D Laser Tag v0.8 Updated
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#02 [3D] Ball Rolling Updated
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Exciting Gameplay with a Simple Rolling Ball
This game, inspired by “Rolling Sky,” captivates with its simplicity: a ball just rolling along. The Scratch community has embraced and extensively remixed this concept. The most popular remix is the sequel, “Ball Rolling 2” (link provided below).
Simplicity in Design: A Single Sprite and 100% Pen Usage
Remarkably, the game comprises just one sprite and is entirely created using Scratch’s pen feature. I admire this creator for his other ‘bullet’ projects too, his calculations and designs are always impressively elegant.
Interactive Course Creation Enhances the Fun
The real joy of “Ball Rolling” is in the ability to edit courses. After starting the game with the green flag, press the ‘A’ key. You’ll be able to navigate the course with crosshairs. Press the spacebar to alter the course tiles, adding or removing them. Use the left and right arrow keys to change tile positions. It might be a bit confusing initially due to the lack of visual aids, but you’ll get the hang of it.
You can edit everything from “Ball Rolls 1-5,” even creating devilishly challenging courses for yourself!
If you’re up for a tough challenge, try previewing the entire course by pressing the ‘A’ key before attempting to complete it.
[3D] Ball Rolling Series: An Overview
This series, all from the same author, includes several variations. Here’s a brief introduction to each, in the order they were released. You can play all the games in the first series by clicking the link below.
Ball Roll 1: BGM is “Red Soul like a Hozuki” by Touhou Koumago.
Ball Rolling 2: Four times harder, featuring colored tiles for jumping. The author cleared it in 30 tries. BGM: “Runate Elf” by Toho-Koumago (with a clear movie).
Ball Roll 3: Eight times harder, also with colored jump tiles. BGM: “Shanghai Tea House” by Oriental Red Magic (clear movie).
Ball Roll 4: An 800 times harder version (lol). The author couldn’t clear it. BGM: “Is U.N. Owen her?” from Touhou Koumagou (clear video).
Ball Roll 5: A 1600 times more challenging version, akin to a kaioken double-up.
International Success and Recognition
“Ball Korokoro” has gained significant traction internationally. Notably, super-scratcher CrystalKeeper7 remixed it, receiving an incredible response.
#03 Crystal Seeker 3D platformer Updated
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This is a high-level 3D action game. It has a strong athletic aspect to it, so you’ll probably fall off repeatedly at first. The player will jump to collect coins and step on enemy mobs to progress. The brilliance is in how the viewpoint changes. You can enjoy so much 3D that you’ll be feeling giddy. It also seems to change the processing depending on the device you’re using. The game will ask you to select whether you’re using a mobile device, a computer with weak processing performance, or a high-spec computer. This Scratch project will kindly adjust the 3D feel accordingly.
#04 Cat Motorcycle Race Updated
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This is so good. This isn’t just a motorcycle race. You can make your own course, too. Amazing! You can place various obstacles and jump-ramps on the course. Of course, you can also play on the course you made. The race itself is a great game, and there are many little tricks such as tipping over if you make a steering mistake, or having birds bring you items to help you out if your rank starts falling. I especially like the cute animation of the cat when the motorcycle falls over. The part where he panics and pushes the motorcycle back up. Later, they made it compatible with iPad/smartphone! There is a variable that says “Acceleration auto”, so set this to 1 before playing. After that, you can just tap to steer. This is so thoughtful. I’m so happy!
#05 A Game Strikingly Similar to the Original Mario Kart
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A game that closely resembles the original Mario Kart has been created. The controls are unique, so please refer to this memo for guidance. First, press the green flag, followed by the “Z” key. This will take you to the car selection screen, where you can use the arrow keys to choose your car, then press the “Z” key again. Once the race starts, use the “Z” key to move forward and the “X” key to reverse. There are no brakes or jumps in this game.
You might be tempted to remix the game, but the inner workings are quite complex. The course is drawn using a pen tool. This is a common method for creating 3D games in Scratch, known as “raycasting.” Raycasting can be complicated to learn, so it’s a good idea to study it in a separate project. This website also plans to cover raycasting techniques in the future. For now, enjoy playing this Mario Kart-inspired game!
#06 3D Plane Game
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This is a game where you control an airplane to go through a hole.
The controls seem to be applicable to shooting games, which makes my dreams come true.
You can easily do a barrel roll like the one in the video by pressing the space key.
#07 Ninja Action 3D
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The controls are difficult, but the graphics are authentic.
The fact that it is about ninjas is also exciting.
It’s difficult, so I’ll write a description of the keys.
W key before ……
A key …… left
S key …… after
D key …… right
This is a common key operation in games that are designed to be operated on a computer, but you will have to get used to it to proceed properly.
Space key …… jump
Arrow keys…… change direction
At any rate, you can get through the early stages if you know just this.
#08 Retro Racer (Multiplayer)
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#09 Flip 3D
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#10 Racy Brum Brum
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#11 RRRQFE’s Scratch Game Updated
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#12 Minigolf 3D
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Summary of the author’s notes
Minigolf 3D
Mini golf 3D is made by @Raytracing. It’s a game where you try to get a golf ball to the flag on different levels. All levels can be beaten because they were carefully tested.
The game uses a physics engine created by the developer. It might not be perfect, but it does the job well.
To play, you click to hit the ball when it’s almost still. You can use the left and right arrow keys to change your view.
Thanks go to @Raytracing for coding, various websites for sound effects and the thumbnail text, and a special song called Specter face-off (remix). The game was inspired by @Cubus32 and others who provided ideas and motivation.
Remember, no need to follow or like anything. Just enjoy the game!
#13 Portal 3D: Test Chamber 13 (Scratch edition)
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#14 cosmo-zero’s Scratch Game New
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#15 Experience Mario Kart on Your Computer or Smartphone
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You can now play Mario games on your computer or smartphone. At the start of the game, you can choose whether to control with a tap or mouse pointer or by using the keyboard. The view is from your own perspective, so you can feel like you’re actually riding in a kart. The controls are simple: just move the kart with your mouse. This means that even people who aren’t familiar with using computers can quickly start the game and have fun. The characters that appear are all familiar faces, and each character operates their own kart. Pay attention to what each character is doing and give this game a try.
#16 3D maze using ray casting technique
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Ray casting is a technique to create a 3D perspective in a 2D screen. This project uses Scratch’s My Blocks to do ray casting. This is quite an elaborate project, using pens and trigonometric functions. The fun of exploring the maze is multiplied many times over thanks to the mini-maps that move in prefect synchronization.
#17 Vectoid TD 3D v1.4
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#18 A perfect example of how to use Pen to create a 3D scrolling game
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This is a scrolling game in which you just avoid red walls, but it’s deeper than you think. The left and right walls are all drawn with Pen tool, and each stage is different. The mechanism that changes the walls in each stage uses lists, and this is where you can see how skillfully this was made. I filmed a live video, so please watch it. When you want to create a large number of different settings for each stage, you can copy this method. Also, the animation when the player reaches the goal or hits a red wall is a nice idea. It looks like a green circle spreading out, and the way it is made is very interesting. I included this in the video too, so check it out!
#19 3D action
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A 3D obstacle racing game. The game is frequently upgraded (bug fixes) and features a high level of perfection. It is a masterpiece that has won awards in several contests.
How to play
Control | Key |
Avoid sideways | ←→ key |
Jump | up key|
Crouch | down key |
#20 This is a mind-blowing 3D Minecraft version. its definitely worth a look!
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I’ve introduced a few 3D Minecraft creations made in Scratch before, but I’ve never seen any as successful in achieving 3D as this one… It’s absolutely astonishing! It’s like a ‘jaw-drop, wow’ moment. I’m amazed that Scratch can handle such detailed 3D rendering! It’s a mix of jealousy and deep respect.
Try running it on TurboWarp! If you’re interested in either 3D or Minecraft, it’s totally worth checking out!
Man, I was so surprised the moment I found it.
#21 Sprite Depth Sorting New
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#22 3D Planet Maker!
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Earth in space is drawn in 3D. When dragged, the earth moves along with the position of the sun and stars. I hoped to see Japan, but it seems that the sunlit surface is fixed around the American continent. It would certainly be a terribly huge project if the rotation and revolution of the earth were to be calculated in all this. This is an amazing piece of work as it is, so please check it out. Also, try clicking on the “edit” button in the upper left corner of the screen. You’ll be amazed at how much you can do!
#23 Impressive 3D Puzzle Game Experience
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Dude, this game is on fire with its legit 3D puzzles! I won’t dive into the details ‘cause I don’t wanna spoil anything. It’s not horror, that’s all I’ll say. The quality? Top-notch. It could totally be one of those awesome mobile escape games. Controls are easy, and the way you drag the mouse to change directions? It’s really insightful to see how they’ve designed that logic.
#24 3D Mario Kart DS Shroom Ridge
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#25 3D Terrain Generator
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#26 Appel 3D Updated
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#27 Golf 3D World!
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Once you get the hang of it, this is super fun! That’s the same with playing actual golf, right? Until you get used to it, it’s tough because it doesn’t go the way you want it to. This project is the same in that sense, and it’s just as difficult to control. In the thumbnail video, the player hits with the iron at 28% power, but this very subtle power control of 28% is really tricky and I had to keep hitting the ball dozens of times. My best score was +3, but that’s not bad. At first, I got like +67 (lol). Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be addicted to it. If you like Everybody’s Golf (Sony), I bet you’ll love this Scratch game.
#28 Four Colors 3D
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#29 Factory Building [3D]
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#30 Chilling 3D New
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#31 3D Tearable Cloth Simulation
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#32 Mi3Co’s Scratch Game
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#33 Opac3tyD v1.4 (Demoscene)
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Summary of the author’s notes
This is about a cool computer program that shows off awesome visual and music skills. It’s made with the help of TheLogFather and Jamohyperturbopro. You just need to watch, listen, and enjoy. It’s part of the demoscene, where people create demos to show their coding, art, and music talents. It started back in the 1970s, and I got into it with my old Commodor Amiga. The latest version, 1.4, has improved performance thanks to TheLogFather’s work. There have been updates like adding music and making the visuals more complex since its first release.
#34 Archs Journey Timetrial Edition
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#35 3D Parallaxes (100% Pen)
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#36 Snake
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#37 Snake Game
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#38 3D platformer v1.10 - Demo
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#39 3D Block Renderer 2.0
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#40 Simple Snake Game
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#41 Space travel
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Stunning 3D build! Definitely makes you feel like you are traveling in space. The movement of the stars, which seem to be subtly in tune with the music, is also great. The creator also knows how to build in hidden commands that can shoot beams. Lol. It can’t be put in words, so take a look. It’s just so cool!
#42 Raytraced Minecraft (3D) Updated
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So, in this game, right, the focus is really on things like the screen’s detail, menu design, and how Creative Mode works. You can have a blast building structures and taking cool screenshots. And guess what? They’ve used some serious math to replicate how light moves, just like in real life! Plus, they’ve got music and some parts from ‘Minecraft,’ and for creating 3D models, they’ve used this tool called ‘Blender.’ Oh, and the 3D engine? It even incorporates some codes from other Scratch users. Pretty awesome, huh?
#43 Spyro 3D
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#44 Hobson-TV’s Scratch Game
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#45 Minecraft V2.1 UwU (added textures) Updated
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#46 The Mast [3D]
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#47 SuperSnake
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#48 AIR RACE 2 AIR RACE 2
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This is a 3D flight game with mobile support.
Smooth rendering.
The plane also moves when you move the controller in the lower right corner of the screen.
The goal is to conquer the course by continuing to fly while avoiding cones. Two courses are available.
#49 3D platformer
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#50 3D space shooting 100%pen
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#51 Micro Portals
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#52 The Amazing World of s00384206s Masterpiece
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I absolutely love the work of s00384206. In my opinion, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it a VR project within the Scratch world. The Scratch metaverse is so impressive that it feels like it began in 2017. The key to understanding the meaning of “Real Gachi” in the title lies in “cross-eyed.” Have you ever tried being cross-eyed? I think many people have done it just for fun. Did you know there are two ways to do it? You can bring your eyes inward or move them outward. For more information on the professional techniques of crossing your eyes, please refer to this source.
In this project, when you master the art of being cross-eyed, you can see the barrage of bullets flying out. It’s a terrifying calculation. If you look inside, it’s a storm of pen strokes… The determination and effort to create this seriously is truly awe-inspiring. By the way, this is the same creator of the much-loved “Rolling Ball” game.
#53 3D Wyvern with joints and rig
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#54 3D Morphing
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#55 Bob-omb Battlefield 3D 0.9.3 (with texture blurring !)
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#56 Scratch-Minion’s Scratch Game
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#57 Exterminate dragon
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#58 Colour Wheel 3d Interactive - Explore and Discover | Art
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#59 [WIP] 3D Starfox 3D Corneria Demo New
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#60 3D Run for money
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#61 Five Nights at Freddys Duck Edition
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In this game, you survive by handling each character differently. For Duck, click a button to wear a mask. For Shadow Duck, use a flashlight to scare it away, but it comes back. Save battery power; using lights every 2 seconds drains it. You have extra batteries except on Nights 5 and 6. Learn to save power early. There are also secrets.