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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.
🦖 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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14.06.2025 23:50 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
🚀 KAPLAYGROUND 2.3.0 is out!
• Improvements in File Switching experience
• Rendering and performance optimizations
• UI/UX improvements across the board
🔗 github.com/kaplayjs/kap...
I did a game dev workshop last week in Paris with @kaplayjs.com. It was a great weekend thanks to the genius kids that came by. I was also blessed by sunshine ☀️ and by the invaluable help I got from the civic service team 💪 !
09.05.2025 11:37 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 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. 🎮✨
jslegenddev.substack.com/p/learn-to-b...
We're getting really close to 1000 Stars in GitHub ⭐
Do you like what we're building? Give yours 👇
github.com/kaplayjs/kap...
📽️ 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
🚀 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/
Wonderful creation of one of our Discord Users!
30.04.2025 17:06 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0🎥 See Component Autocomplete in action inside KAPLAYGROUND.
One tab press — instant components.
It’s coding that feels like play. 🚀
#GameDev #JavaScript
I had a blast exploring @kaplayjs.com over the weekend! It's beautifully designed and offers so many amazing abstractions. Great stuff! Check it out: kaplayjs.com
14.04.2025 07:27 — 👍 8 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Currently updating my documentation on @kaplayjs.com. Doing my best to offer the most accessible experience, while remaining coherent and open to creative ideas.
23.04.2025 15:29 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
🚀 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!
Oh you really know the KAPLAY crew! 🤍
05.03.2025 22:41 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🧩 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. 🤯
🐄🥛 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: plantainchip.itch.io/conveyor-bel...
Screenshot from the blog
🚀 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-...
A lot of 🩷 & 🧠 went into this rebrand and website! Yet it was easy to make because @kaplayjs.com itself is a lot of fun, it's just silly! And you would be too if you haven't checked them out yet! 🙂
18.02.2025 23:44 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 1
State of KAPLAY #4
🚀 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/
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...
kaplayjs.com
🎉 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
Check out the full post here: jslegenddev.substack.com/p/how-animat...
06.02.2025 16:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0🚀 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!
📊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: pt-hd.iocaihost.me
It’s time to hear your voice! ✨
What’s your favorite type of game to make with KAPLAY? 🕹️ Idle, Puzzle, Platformer, or something different?
Let us know in the comments! #KaplayCommunity
✅ Idle
✅ Puzzle
✅ Platformer
✅ Other
🏗️✨ 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
