JavaScript Game Development: Build a Survival Game with Phaser

Master modern JavaScript and Phaser 3 fundamentals while building a functional survival game from scratch through written guides and code.

4.2 (154) ⏱ 53 min 📚 9 lessons 🎧 Audio version

About this course

Game development is one of the most engaging ways to master programming logic and modern web technologies. This course guides you through the process of creating a survival game using JavaScript and the powerful Phaser 3 framework. You will transition from a basic understanding of coding to implementing complex game systems like physics, AI, and input handling. By focusing on modern ES6 standards, you will learn how to structure clean, professional-grade game code that is scalable and easy to maintain. You will gain a deep understanding of how game engines handle rendering, state, and interaction while building a project from the ground up. What you'll learn: - Understand modern JavaScript syntax, including ES6 classes, arrow functions, and modules - Implement advanced game physics using the Matter.js engine within the Phaser framework - Create interactive environments using Tiled map integration and layer management - Apply game logic for player movement, health systems, and inventory mechanics - Build basic enemy AI behaviors to create a challenging survival experience - Manage game assets using spritesheets and frame-based animations - Practice handling user input through keyboard and mouse events for responsive gameplay The course begins with essential game development terminology and core concepts before moving into the mechanics of character control and world-building. You will then progress to advanced topics like collision detection, state management, and basic artificial intelligence through detailed written explanations and code examples. This course is designed for beginners who have a basic grasp of JavaScript and want to apply their skills to the world of game development. No prior experience with Phaser or game engines is required. Start your journey into game development and build your first browser-based survival game today.

What you'll get

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  • 🎧 Audio version included
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  • ♾️ Lifetime access
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  • 📱 Phone or computer
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  • 💸 30-day refund
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  • Short & focused
    53 min of practical content

Reviews (4)

Koech Langat KE
★ 4 · 2026-05-18T17:00:57+00:00

Fantastic learning experience. The pace was perfect, and the examples really solidified the concepts. Big thumbs up!

Luis Alberto Reyes PA Verified learner
★ 5 · 2026-02-03T09:55:57+00:00

It's a solid course. The structure is logical and most of the examples were helpful. Could use a few more real-world scenarios though.

Viera Šimonová SK
★ 5 · 2026-01-20T06:39:57+00:00

This course exceeded my expectations. The real-world applications discussed are incredibly useful. Great job!

ليلى فؤاد EG Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-03-09T14:46:57+00:00

It's a good course if you have some prior knowledge. For absolute beginners, some concepts might be a bit challenging. The structure is logical, though.

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