Learn PHASER with Real Code Examples

Phaser is built for rapid game development directly in the browser using JavaScript.

It supports WebGL and Canvas rendering with automatic fallbacks for compatibility.

The framework includes physics engines, input systems, asset loaders, animations, and scenes.

Developers can build, preview, and deploy games instantly using any browser or bundler.

Phaser is ideal for web-first 2D games, educational apps, prototypes, and cross-browser experiences.

Scene management (boot, preload, game scenes)

Camera + world systems

Tween/animation manager

Tilemap support (CSV, JSON, Tiled)

Audio engine (WebAudio + HTML5 fallback)

Scenes organize game logic

Sprites are visual game objects

Physics bodies manage movement/collisions

Tilemaps define world layouts

Tweens animate properties

src/scenes/

src/assets/

src/game.js or main.ts

config folder

build/bundler setup (optional)

Define scenes (Boot, Preload, Main)

Load images, audio, and tilemaps

Create sprites + UI

Run update() loop for gameplay logic

Optimize + deploy to web

Beginner: sprite movement, collisions

Intermediate: tilemaps, UI, animations

Advanced: physics, object pooling

Expert: custom shaders, multiplayer

Studio-level: dozens of scenes + asset pipelines

Phaser vs Godot: Phaser is browser-first; Godot is engine-first.

Phaser vs Unity: Phaser is lightweight HTML5; Unity is heavy 3D/AAA.

Phaser vs Construct: Phaser is code-based; Construct is visual-first.

Phaser vs PixiJS: Phaser adds physics/scenes; Pixi is purely rendering.

Phaser excels in HTML5 web and mobile browser games.

2013 – Phaser 1 released

2015 – Phaser 2 (CE) improvements

2018 – Phaser 3 rewrite with WebGL pipeline

2022 – Phaser 4 TypeScript-first architecture

2023–2025 – Phaser 4 stable with performance upgrades

Scene: game state container

Tween: property animation system

Tilemap: grid-based map structure

Arcade Physics: lightweight physics engine

Atlas: packed texture sheet