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24 alternatives to Kaboom

A fun JavaScript game programming library

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Kaboom launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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    JavaScript game programming library that helps you make games fast and fun

    2021 · kaboomjs.com · its alternatives →

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    JSRobot▲477

    Learn to code in JavaScript by playing a game 🤖

    2017 · lab.reaal.me · its alternatives →

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    Open source HTML5 Game library for JavaScript and TypeScript

    2024 · kaplayjs.com · its alternatives →

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    Learn how to build awesome JavaScript games with Kaboom.js in a no-setup environment

    2022 · makejsgames.com · its alternatives →

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    Odyc.js▲179

    Build tiny narrative games in JS

    2025 · odyc.dev · its alternatives →

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    Hi friends, I started casually working on scrapscript in 2015. I built a few compilers over the years to test out various ideas/implementations, and I think I'm finally happy with the overall design. The code is not public yet. Email me at [email protected] if you're interested in joining the core team later this year. Let me know if you have any questions or feedback :)

    2023 · scrapscript.org · its alternatives →

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    Experimental educational programming environment. Learn Javascript and create your own dares!

    2013 · jsdares.com · its alternatives →

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    Contribute to reaalkhalil/JSRobot development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    A free resource for learning and developing in JavaScript

    2015 · javascript.com · its alternatives →

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    1kB-ish JavaScript framework for building hypertext applications - hyperapp/hyperapp

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Matt Mueller's personal website for sharing what I've learned about programming, design, entrepreneurship and life.

    2017 · mat.tm · its alternatives →

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    WarriorJS▲282

    An exciting game of programming and Artificial Intelligence

    2018 · warrior.js.org · its alternatives →

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    I'm making a platform for simple open source games you can play anywhere. Games are all just JavaScript classes and you can read the source of every game on the platform. I started working on initial "games" (mostly rendering tests) in 2018 and eventually built all of the platform stuff around it to make it easy to share games. There's also an in-browser editor available for you to make and publish games all from the browser. Would love some feedback on the games and studio features as well as the platform overall. All of the code is available at https://github.com/homegamesio

    Jul 2026 · homegames.io · its alternatives →

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    Some basic javascript coding challenges and interview questions - kolodny/exercises

    2015 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Reactive components with React-like patterns at ~9 KB gzip. Zero dependencies, zero build step, designed for humans and AI agents.

    2021 · lemonadejs.net · its alternatives →

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    p5.js▲202

    JS library for creating graphic and interactive experiences

    2015 · p5js.org · its alternatives →

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    JavaScript coding site for kids, teens and creative adults!

    2019 · codeguppy.com · its alternatives →

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    goboscript is a text-based programming language which compiles to Scratch. It allows you to write Scratch projects in text, and compile it into a .sb3 file - which can be opened in the Scratch editor, TurboWarp or be uploaded to the Scratch website. goboscript allows you to create advanced Scratch projects with ease, you can use any text editor, use a version control system such as git. You can refactor your code using search and replace. Text code can be copy pasted, which allows you to easily reuse code or share it with others. goboscript syntax is concise and easy to read. goboscript…

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    1kB-ish JavaScript framework for building hypertext applications - hyperapp/hyperapp

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    This is a game I wish I had as a kid learning programming. The concept of it is fairly similar to other coding games like Screeps, but instead of a complex world with intricate mechanics, Yare is a lot more minimal and approachable with quick 1v1 <3 min matches. It's purely a passion project with no monetization aspirations. And it's open source: https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;riesvile&#x2F;yare The first version 'launched' several years ago and I got some good feedback here: https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=27365961 that I iterated on. The latest overhaul is a result…

    2021 · yare.io · its alternatives →

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    Learn to Code JavaScript by Playing a Game

    2014 · codecombat.com · its alternatives →

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    Bridging the gap between block programming and JavaScript. - ronilan/BlockLike

    2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

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