gameutils.js

A Head Start on JavaScript Game Development

Gameutils.js is a collection of helpers aimed at handling the tedious tasks of JavaScript game development. It is not a framework, but rather a library of simple utilities that can be used independently of each other.

It is for people who like to work with code close to the platform level, but aims to make this as simple as possible.

It is especially well suited for game jams and similar events, with a focus on flexibility that enables the exploration of new ideas.

It targets browsers that support modern APIs, and has been tested on Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer 11.

Get the code on GitHub

Examples

• Main loop
• Canvas resizer
• Input
• Audio
• Sprite
• AnimatedSprite
• ParticleEngine
• CanvasUI
• MonospaceBitmapFont
• PlatformingPhysics moving platform

Tools

• Particle effect editor

Games created with these utilities

• Totem Takedown
• Panjandrum vs. Triebflügel
• Megatitan vs. Cthulhu
• The Everything Building - Ludum Dare 34 overall #2 ranked game
• Laser Town