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Phaser
Phaser is a free, open-source 2D game framework for making HTML5 games for desktop and mobile browsers.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Fast, fun, and free 2D game framework for desktop and mobile web browsers.
Who should look elsewhere
Limited to 2D games
Pros
- +Completely free and open-source
- +Excellent documentation and tutorials
- +Large and active community
- +Good performance for 2D games
- +Cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility (web-based)
Cons
- −Limited to 2D games
- −Can have a learning curve for beginners without prior JavaScript experience
- −Performance can be an issue with very complex scenes on older devices if not optimized
Key features
- ✓WebGL and Canvas rendering
- ✓Physics engines (Arcade, Matter.js, Impact)
- ✓Tweening and animation system
- ✓Input handling (keyboard, mouse, touch)
- ✓Asset loading and caching
- ✓Camera system
- ✓Tilemap support
- ✓Plugin architecture
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forever Free License | $0 | month | Full Version of Phaser; Code games in JavaScript or TypeScript; Develop, publish & monetize your games without limits |
| Developer License | $10 | month | Everything from the Free Forever License plus:; Phaser Editor Desktop Windows, macOS & Linux Builds; Unlimited local projects |
| Professional License | $45 | month | Everything from the Developer License plus:; Playable Ads Project Templates Unity Facebook Google TikTok Applovin IronSource Mintegral Vungle Ad Colony Kayzen; Access to Phaser Compressor |
| Enterprise License | — | month | Need a license for each member of your team?; Want to use your own OAuth service?; Require priority technical support? |