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Kaplay

Fun, fast JavaScript game library for quick prototyping

open-source Solo-dev friendly

Kaplay (formerly Kaboom.js) is a JavaScript game library focused on making game development fun and fast. Simple API, built-in components, and a playful design philosophy. Great for game jams and learning.

Highlights

  • + Extremely simple API — make a game in minutes
  • + Component-based entity system
  • + Built-in sprite loading, physics, and text rendering
  • + Fun, playful documentation and examples

Limitations

  • − Web-only — no native export
  • − Limited to simple 2D games
  • − Smaller community than Phaser

Platforms

Web
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