Phaser is a fast, free, and fun open source HTML5 game framework that offers WebGL and Canvas rendering across desktop and mobile web browsers and has been actively developed for over 10 years. Games can be built for the web, YouTube Playables, Discord Activies, Twitch Overlays or compiled to iOS, Android and native apps using 3rd party tools. You can use JavaScript or TypeScript for development. Phaser supports over 40 different front-end frameworks, such as React and Vue.
Phaser is commercially developed and maintained by **Phaser Studio Inc** along with our fantastic open source community. As a result of rapid support, and a developer friendly API, Phaser is currently one of the [most starred](https://github.com/collections/javascript-game-engines) game frameworks on GitHub.
The easiest way to get started quickly with Phaser is our `create-phaser-game` app. This CLI tool presents an interactive selection of official project templates and demo games. Issue the command, answer some questions and the app will download and configure the right package for you.
[Phaser is on jsDelivr](https://www.jsdelivr.com/package/npm/phaser) which is a "super-fast CDN for developers". Include _either_ of the following in your html:
Full TypeScript definitions can be found inside the [types folder]((https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/tree/master/types)). They are also referenced in the `types` entry in `package.json`, meaning modern IDEs such as VSCode will detect them automatically.
Go to https://newdocs.phaser.io/ to read our API documentation. Use the links at the top of the page to navigate the namespaces, classes, events and Game Objects and also to use the search box.
* The [Complete Phaser 3 Game Development course](https://academy.zenva.com/product/html5-game-phaser-mini-degree/?a=13) contains over 15 hours of videos covering all kinds of important topics.
Written by long-time prolific Phaser enthusiast Pello Xabier Altadill and Richard Davey, creator of Phaser, it features up-to-date content on building games with Phaser v3.85.
The book takes you through the process of creating a variety of different games. As the title implies, this allows you to learn by working through real-life examples. The games start simple, with an infinite runner game, and then progresses to building a shoot-em-up, a platformer, a puzzle game, a rogue-like, a story game and even 3D and multiplayer games.
It also contains a large section on the core concepts of Phaser, covering the terminology and conventions used by the framework, as well as a comprehensive deep dive into Game Objects.
We have created hundreds of examples and they are all available with full source code and assets. Browse the examples on the [Phaser 3 Labs](https://labs.phaser.io)
Super community member RexRainbow has been publishing Phaser 3 content for years, building up an impressive catalogue that all Phaser developers should be aware of.
You'll find [Phaser Plugins](https://rexrainbow.github.io/phaser3-rex-notes/docs/site/index.html#list-of-my-plugins) that extend the framework with features such as UI controls, text input boxes, Firebase support, Finite State Machines and lots more. His set of 'Phaser Notes' are also invaluable reading. Find them at [https://rexrainbow.github.io](https://rexrainbow.github.io/phaser3-rex-notes/docs/site/index.html)
The Phaser Sandbox is a fully-configured online editor, ready to go. It's loaded with all the core versions of Phaser and packed full of handy features. [Register for a free Phaser account](https://phaser.io/register) to create and save your own sandbox entries. Or view one [just like this](https://phaser.io/sandbox/XyqPcjNr).
**Visit** the [Phaser website](https://phaser.io)<br/>
**Play** some [amazing games](https://phaser.io/games)<br/>
**Learn** By browsing our [API Docs](https://newdocs.phaser.io), [Support Forum][forum] and [StackOverflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/phaser-framework)<br/>
**Code Examples?** We've over 2000 [Examples](https://phaser.io/examples) to learn from<br/>
**Read** the weekly [Phaser World](https://phaser.io/newsletter/2024) Newsletter<br/>
**Be Social:** Join us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/phaser) and [Reddit](https://phaser.io/community/reddit) or follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/phaser_)<br/>
Phaser wouldn't have been possible without the fantastic support of the community. Thank you to everyone who supports our work, who shares our belief in the future of HTML5 gaming, and Phaser's role in that.
