Just dropped State of KAPLAY #5! A lot of improvements, new products and fun stuff, as always. Let us know what you think!
KAPLAY
KAPLAY is a JavaScript game library that helps you make games fast and fun, formerly Kaboom.js
🚀 KAPLAYGROUND 2.3.0 is out!
• Improvements in File Switching experience
• Rendering and performance optimizations
• UI/UX improvements across the board
🔗 https://github.com/kaplayjs/kaplayground/releases/tag/2.3.0
It’s Saturday — the perfect day to build something fast! 🦔
Check out this awesome tutorial by JSLegend on how to create a Sonic-style game with KAPLAY + TypeScript!
It’s coding that feels like play and speed. 🎮✨
https://jslegenddev.substack.com/p/learn-to-build-a-sonic-themed-infinite
We're getting really close to 1000 Stars in GitHub ⭐
Do you like what we're building? Give yours 👇
📽️ Meet the new Project Browser in KAPLAYGROUND! 📁
Filter by difficulty, date, or type — and jump right into learning.
It’s coding that feels like play and discovery. 🎮✨
🚀 KAPLAY now has a Supporters Program!
For just $5/mo, you get:
🧙 1 custom character request/month
🗳️ Vote on KAPLAY's future features
🎖️ Supporter Discord badge
👀 Sneak peeks
Support us here 👇
GitHub Sponsors: https://github.com/sponsors/kaplayjs
OC: https://opencollective.com/kaplay/
🎥 See Component Autocomplete in action inside KAPLAYGROUND.
One tab press — instant components.
It’s coding that feels like play. 🚀
🚀 KAPLAY was featured in GameFromScratch's latest video!
GameFromScratch talked about JavaScript/TypeScript game engines for 2025, and KAPLAY made the list! 🏆
Check out the video👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTpeURM_PIM
🔥 Ready to build your own JS-powered game? Try KAPLAY now!
🧩 KAPLAY Crew Riddle Time! 🤫
I’m a member of the KAPLAY crew, not quite alive, yet I can haunt you. In games, I float without a sound, translucent, often roaming around. Who am I?
🚀 Ever thought about hiding a game inside an image? 🖼️🎮
One of our community members is experimenting with Pico8-like cartridges in KAPLAY, embedding game data inside images using steganography! This means you could store and load a full game from an encoded image. 🤯
🔍 Have you ever played around with encoding data inside images? Let’s talk about it! 👇
🐄🥛 Conveyor Belt Milk is here! 🥛🐮
Move fast, think faster! Can you keep up with the milk madness? 🏭
Play now and test your reflexes! ⚡
🔗 Play here: https://plantainchip.itch.io/conveyor-belt-milk
🚀 Learn JavaScript & Start Making Games with KAPLAY!
Whether you're new to coding or want to build games, this guide will help you get started with JavaScript and KAPLAY. Get the basics down and start creating! 🎮💻
👉 Read here: https://jslegenddev.substack.com/p/learn-the-basics-of-javascript-and
🚀 State of KAPLAY 4 is live! 🎉
Big things are happening!
In this edition we talk about:
✨ A brand new look for KAPLAY!
🌍 Our official website is now live – explore the fresh design!
🛠 Exciting updates and features we’ve done so far!
Join the KAPLAY Community! 💜
Are you working on a web game? Whether you're a beginner or a pro, KAPLAY is here to help!
💡 Free & open-source
🎮 Simple API for rapid prototyping
👾 Supportive community
Jump in today! 🚀
🔗 https://discord.com/invite/aQ6RuQm3TF
🎉 Big news! The new KAPLAY website is LIVE! 🚀
We’ve rebranded with a fresh new look, an improved logo, and a better experience for game developers.
Check it out now! 👉🏻 kaplayjs.com
🚀 Master Animations in KAPLAY!
Want to bring your KAPLAY games to life with smooth animations? @jslegendev just shared an awesome guide on how animations work in KAPLAY!
✅ Set up animations
✅ Understand animation states & transitions
✅ Make characters more dynamic!
Check out the full post here: https://jslegenddev.substack.com/p/how-animations-work-in-kaplay
📊KAPLAY in the GameDev.js 2024 Survey!
We’re thrilled to see KAPLAY listed among the most used frameworks & engines in the GameDev.js 2024 survey!
A big thank you to our amazing community for making this possible!
📊 Check out the full survey results: gamedevjs.com/survey/2024/
🏺 Enter Pharaoh’s Tomb, a puzzle-filled adventure, a remake made by @petergencur. Every move uncovers ancient secrets! 🔑💎
Built with KAPLAY, the game is perfect for puzzle fans and thrill-seekers alike.
🎮 Ready to solve the mysteries? Play here: https://pt-hd.iocaihost.me/
🏗️✨ Game Spotlight: Blocky Tower
Stack blocks, test your skills, and see how high you can go in this fun game made with KAPLAY for a game jam!
Play now 👉 https://stmn.itch.io/blocky-tower
Client Info
Server: https://mastodon.social
Version: 2025.04
Repository: https://github.com/cyevgeniy/lmst