Phaser
A popular open-source framework for 2D browser games in JavaScript.
- Free
- Open source
- Good for beginners
- Jam-friendly
What it does
Phaser is a JavaScript/TypeScript framework for making 2D games that run in any web browser. It is a great choice if you already know some web development and want your game to be playable from a link.
Highlights
- Runs in any modern browser
- JavaScript and TypeScript
- Physics, tilemaps, animation and input built in
- Hundreds of examples
Is it right for me?
- Skill level
- Intermediate, Advanced
- Useful for
- Game jams, Indie developers, Students, Hobby projects
- Game jams
- A good fit — quick to pick up and use under time pressure.