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KAPLAY.js

@kaplayjs.com
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KAPLAY (/ˈkæpleɪ/) is a JavaScript and TypeScript game library that makes it easy to create games for the web. It's free, open-source and fun.

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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 28/08/2026
Even kats enjoy learning KAPLAY! Escaped from KAWorld into our realm. P.S. Spot one difference. 😻 (photo by @maiware.bsky.social) kaplayjs.com/docs
Photo of a cat looking at the screen with KAPLAY docs website open.Pixel art of a cat looking at the screen with KAPLAY docs website open.
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 27/08/2026
KAPLAY starved from inspiration? KAPLAYGROUND has 100+ demos. 0% set up required to get started. 100% pure fun 🦖 Hand crafted and built with love by open source contributors 💓 play.kaplayjs.com #gamedev #indiedev #opensource
KAPLAYGROUND with 100+ demos to try out
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 31/07/2026
Happy gamedev Friday to all! Stay hydrated 🥤 and try out KAPLAY 🦖 ! kaplayjs.com/ #gamedev #indiedev #opensource
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 26/06/2026
Get your sun screens, cold drinks, summer flip flops and... KELP? Bask in the sun and collect EVERYTHING! KAPLAYer plantainchip with an awesome game jam submission! 🎮 plantainchip.itch.io/beach-pop #gamedev #indiedev #gamejam
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 15/06/2026
Incredible 🚀 SpaceDeck X by muffinman has landed on the arcade machine at Blast Galaxy in Amsterdam! Drop by and play it over the next two months. Or try it on itch now, and get notified when it launches on Steam. 👉 spacedeck.muffinman.io #gamedev #indiedev #arcade #kaplayjs
SpaceDeck X, a shoot-em-up deckbuilding game, running on arcade machineCloseup of SpeceDeck X, a shoot-em-up deckbuilding game, running on arcade machineScreenshot from SpaceDeck X, a ship shooting enemies and dodging projectilesEvent poster of Blast Galaxy in Amsterdam, featuring SpaceDeck X, starting JUNE 14th
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 09/06/2026
Time to dust off those fishing hats! 🧢 KAPLAYer Artur has built a super fun new fishing game using KAPLAYjs, and it's out now! 🐟✨ Kick back, relax, and see if you can find the biggest catch. Happy fishing! 🎣 arturt995.itch.io/fishing-day #gamedev #indiedev #kaplayjs
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 26/05/2026
Hello? New Github README update, who dis? We're on X, BlueSky and Mastodon. Pick ya people! 👥️
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 25/05/2026
Curious what can be built on the KAPLAY playground? There are so many game genres available. Break, extend and be inspired to take on your next game dev journey with KAPLAY 🦖 #gamedev #indiedev #gameengine
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 22/05/2026
Upcoming convenient "gacha()" returns an item based on probabilities. But don't use it for gachas, the KA-Dollar 🪙 represents your time, which is the most valuable currency we all have. So don't try getting Mark on ~100th try 🦖 play.kaplayjs.com?example=gacha #gamedev #gameengine
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 21/05/2026
ohhi KAPLAYers! Our amazing community of creative, technical and helpful community members are waiting for you to join our Discord! The perfect place to hang out for a game dev session🦖 Credits:candyandcarmel(YouTube & Itch) 🛹 candyandcarmel.itch.io/board-buster #gamedev #indiedev #gameengine
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 20/05/2026
KAPLAY is for The storytelling The people The culture The art Be a KAPLAYer: v4000.kaplayjs.com/docs/guides/
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 16/05/2026
Shoutout to KAPLAYers contributing first time to KAPLAY. A big thank you to: - JustKira - shajidhasan - ProxyLoader A special thank you to contributors, donors and maintainers 🩷 #opensource #gamedev
@JustKira made their first contribution in #996
@shajidhasan made their first contribution in #1013
@ProxyLoader made their first contribution in #1045
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 15/05/2026
Create small, composable systems to power your game. KAPLAY is a feature packed game engine: 📖 In-depth guides & concepts learning 🛝 Setup free playground - save & share links 📦 Royalty free sprite pack @kaplayjs/crew 🌐 kaplayjs.com #gamedev #indiedev #gameengine
KAPLAY documentation featuring Basics, Concepts, Advanced and IntegrationsKAPLAY playground that runs completely client side in your browserKAPLAY Crew - a royalty free sprite pack
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 14/05/2026
KAPLAY is a powerful TypeScript 2D game engine that powers your creativity ✨ Curious to see what's been built so far? Check them out on Itchio! itch.io/games/free/t... #gamedev #games
Games made with KAPLAY
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 13/05/2026
Fellow KAPLAYer has created an in-depth inspector to see how game objects change within your scene. An awesome tool to those looking for more fine grained observability. A big thank you to muffinman! GitHub repository 🌐 github.com/Stanko/kapla... #gamedev #indiedev
KAPLAY inspector created by muffinman
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 12/05/2026
KAPLAY is proud to announce a new sponsor - WaveDash - a web games platform offering competitive fees, multiplayer, cloud saves, achievements and more. WaveDash 🌐 wavedash.com Thank you to all contributors, users and donors! #gamedev #indiedev
WaveDash, a KAPLAY sponsor
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 30/04/2026
A new game using Redis and KAPLAY by Chanh Tran (at Redis) If you're in the top 2 scores on one of the leaderboards by 8pm Central time tonight, they will send you a t-shirt!! AWESOME!! redis.io/cache-quest/
Game screenshot
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 01/01/2026
It's been a great year. Thank you for joining us on this journey that continues. The KAPLAY Team is truly grateful for everything that has been achieved, and especially for the wonderful community that has been formed ❤️ Happy New Year! 🎉
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 29/12/2025
Our biggest competitor is ourselves, and we've outdone ourselves this year. KAPLAY had its record in weekly downloads, and compared to Kaboom.js in the same period, that's 430% more downloads! 2026 is the year of KAPLAY!!! 🔥
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 25/12/2025
Merry KA-Mas! Santa Claws has a gift for all of you! 🎁 New KAPLAY 4000 Alpha v25, more optimizations ⚡ Read about it here: v4000.kaplayjs.com/blog/release...
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 08/12/2025
Our friend @endel.bsky.social is running the Holy Jam 2025, a game jam about multiplayer games 👾 You can win one of these awesome merch!!! ⚔️ We hope to see some Dinosaurs games 🦖
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 01/11/2025
Sometimes we're forgotten 🥲
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 01/11/2025
Straight here for your Halloween gaming session: some nights at some office by Erik 🎃 A point and click survival horror game #MadeWithKAPLAY! Link in first replay 🔗
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 31/10/2025
Pumpka joins the crew! A sleepy pumpkin with a lot of (no) surprises for you! 🎃 (And he hasn't come alone)
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 31/10/2025
Happy Kalloween! 👻 And happy birthday to Ghostiny 👁️🎉
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 05/08/2025
🦖 KAPLAY IS HERE 🦖 And if you don't know what KAPLAY is, check this video that explains it on 5 minutes 🙌🏻 🧵
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 14/06/2025
Just dropped State of KAPLAY #5! A lot of improvements, new products and fun stuff, as always. Let us know what you think! kaplayjs.com/blog/sok5/ #javascript #gamedev
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 10/05/2025
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. 🎮✨ jslegenddev.substack.com/p/learn-to-b...
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 03/05/2025
📽️ 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. 🎮✨ #GameDev #JavaScript
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 01/05/2025
🚀 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: github.com/sponsors/kap... OC: opencollective.com/kaplay/
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 30/04/2025
Wonderful creation of one of our Discord Users!
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 29/04/2025
🎥 See Component Autocomplete in action inside KAPLAYGROUND. One tab press — instant components. It’s coding that feels like play. 🚀 #GameDev #JavaScript
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 06/03/2025
🚀 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👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTpe... 🔥 Ready to build your own JS-powered game? Try KAPLAY now!
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 05/03/2025
🧩 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?
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 27/02/2025
🚀 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. 🤯
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 20/02/2025
🚀 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! 🎮💻 🔗 jslegenddev.substack.com/p/learn-the-...
Screenshot from the blog
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 17/02/2025
🚀 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! 🔗 kaplayjs.com/blog/sok4/
State of KAPLAY #4
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 16/02/2025
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! 🚀 🔗 discord.com/invite/aQ6Ru...
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 11/02/2025
🎉 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
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 02/02/2025
📊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/
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 28/01/2025
🏺 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: pt-hd.iocaihost.me
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 25/01/2025
🏗️✨ 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 👉 stmn.itch.io/blocky-tower
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 23/01/2025
🏆✨ 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 👉 luluxia.itch.io/i-wanna-shri...
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 16/01/2025
New look, who this? 🦖✨ Something exciting is in the works... Stay tuned for what's coming next. 👀
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 15/01/2025
🚀 Here's what you can create with just a few lines of KAPLAY code! ✨ With this simple script, you can spawn particles that move, fade, and even collide—all in real-time! 🌟 Whether it's apples, hearts, coins, lightning, the possibilities are endless. play.kaplayjs.com?example=part...
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 15/01/2025
🚀 Here's what you can create with just a few lines of KAPLAY code! ✨ With this simple script, you can spawn particles that move, fade, and even collide—all in real-time! 🌟 Whether it's apples, hearts, coins, lightning, the possibilities are endless. play.kaplayjs.com?example=part...
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 04/01/2025
💡 Want to use KAPLAY without dealing with complex setups? Check out this guide by @jslegenddev! Learn how to simplify your workflow and unleash your creativity with ease. 🎮✨ 📖 Read here: jslegenddev.substack.com/p/how-to-use...
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 26/12/2024
🎉✨ New Year, New Games! ✨🎉 Start 2025 with some hexagonal fun! 🛠️🔷 Dive into Clickery Hexagon, made with KAPLAY! It’s the perfect way to celebrate creativity, strategy, and a fresh start. 🌟 Play now: www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/...
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 22/12/2024
🎮 Game dev simplified with KAPLAY! Our guides are super easy to follow, beginner-friendly, and updated regularly. 🚀 ✨ Ready to start? Learn how to install KAPLAY now: 👉 kaplayjs.com/guides/install/ Let’s create something amazing together! 🌟
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KAPLAY.js @kaplayjs.com · 14/12/2024
🎣 Fishing Fun with Mark! 🌴 Watch Mark, our KAPLAY crew member, enjoy a relaxing weekend fishing on a beautiful island! Built with KAPLAY.js, this demo shows how easy it is to create games full of charm and creativity. What will Mark reel in next? 🐟
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