๐ KAPLAYGROUND 2.3.0 is out!
โข Improvements in File Switching experience
โข Rendering and performance optimizations
โข UI/UX improvements across the board
๐ https://github.com/kaplayjs/kaplayground/releases/tag/2.3.0
KAPLAY is a JavaScript game library that helps you make games fast and fun, formerly Kaboom.js
๐ KAPLAYGROUND 2.3.0 is out!
โข Improvements in File Switching experience
โข Rendering and performance optimizations
โข UI/UX improvements across the board
๐ https://github.com/kaplayjs/kaplayground/releases/tag/2.3.0
Itโs Saturday โ the perfect day to build something fast! ๐ฆ
Check out this awesome tutorial by JSLegend on how to create a Sonic-style game with KAPLAY + TypeScript!
Itโs coding that feels like play and speed. ๐ฎโจ
https://jslegenddev.substack.com/p/learn-to-build-a-sonic-themed-infinite
We're getting really close to 1000 Stars in GitHub โญ
Do you like what we're building? Give yours ๐
๐ฝ๏ธ Meet the new Project Browser in KAPLAYGROUND! ๐
Filter by difficulty, date, or type โ and jump right into learning.
Itโs coding that feels like play and discovery. ๐ฎโจ
๐ KAPLAY now has a Supporters Program!
For just $5/mo, you get:
๐ง 1 custom character request/month
๐ณ๏ธ Vote on KAPLAY's future features
๐๏ธ Supporter Discord badge
๐ Sneak peeks
Support us here ๐
GitHub Sponsors: https://github.com/sponsors/kaplayjs
OC: https://opencollective.com/kaplay/
Wonderful creation of one of our Discord Users!
๐ฅ See Component Autocomplete in action inside KAPLAYGROUND.
One tab press โ instant components.
Itโs coding that feels like play. ๐
๐ KAPLAY was featured in GameFromScratch's latest video!
GameFromScratch talked about JavaScript/TypeScript game engines for 2025, and KAPLAY made the list! ๐
Check out the video๐
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTpeURM_PIM
๐ฅ Ready to build your own JS-powered game? Try KAPLAY now!
๐งฉ KAPLAY Crew Riddle Time! ๐คซ
Iโm 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?
๐ Ever thought about hiding a game inside an image? ๐ผ๏ธ๐ฎ
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. ๐คฏ
๐ Have you ever played around with encoding data inside images? Letโs talk about it! ๐
๐๐ฅ Conveyor Belt Milk is here! ๐ฅ๐ฎ
Move fast, think faster! Can you keep up with the milk madness? ๐ญ
Play now and test your reflexes! โก
๐ Play here: https://plantainchip.itch.io/conveyor-belt-milk
๐ 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! ๐ฎ๐ป
๐ Read here: https://jslegenddev.substack.com/p/learn-the-basics-of-javascript-and
๐ State of KAPLAY 4 is live! ๐
Big things are happening!
In this edition we talk about:
โจ A brand new look for KAPLAY!
๐ Our official website is now live โ explore the fresh design!
๐ Exciting updates and features weโve done so far!
Join the KAPLAY Community! ๐
Are you working on a web game? Whether you're a beginner or a pro, KAPLAY is here to help!
โจ๐ก Free & open-sourceโจ
๐ฎ Simple API for rapid prototypingโจ
๐พ Supportive community
โจJump in today! ๐
๐ https://discord.com/invite/aQ6RuQm3TF
๐ Big news! The new KAPLAY website is LIVE! ๐
Weโve rebranded with a fresh new look, an improved logo, and a better experience for game developers.
Check it out now! ๐๐ป kaplayjs.com
๐ 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!
โ
Set up animations
โ
Understand animation states & transitions
โ
Make characters more dynamic!
Check out the full post here: https://jslegenddev.substack.com/p/how-animations-work-in-kaplay
๐KAPLAY in the GameDev.js 2024 Survey!
Weโre 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!
๐ Check out the full survey results: gamedevjs.com/survey/2024/
๐บ Enter Pharaohโs Tomb, a puzzle-filled adventure, a remake made by @petergencur. Every move uncovers ancient secrets! ๐๐
Built with KAPLAY, the game is perfect for puzzle fans and thrill-seekers alike.
๐ฎ Ready to solve the mysteries? Play here: https://pt-hd.iocaihost.me/
๐๏ธโจ 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 ๐ https://stmn.itch.io/blocky-tower
๐โจ Game Spotlight: I Wanna Shrinking
The 2023 KAPLAY community game jam WINNER is here to test your skills! A unique platformer that challenges you to think small and aim big.
Play it now ๐ https://luluxia.itch.io/i-wanna-shrinking