In many respects, including production, gameplay experience, accessibility, and inventiveness, Scratch Games are not like ordinary or conventional games. Designed by the MIT Media Lab, the block-based programming language Scratch lets users drag-and-drop create animations, interactive stories, and games. Scratch removes the necessity for syntax-based programming, therefore simplifying game production unlike in conventional coding languages. Consequently, rather than professional developers, hobbyists, students, and teachers usually create Scratch games.

Simple click-based interactions to sophisticated puzzle games, platformers, and even multiplayer projects comprise Scratch Games' spectrum of offerings. Even although they might not compete with upscale, commercially produced games, they have certain qualities that distinguishes them.