melonJS
The premium Open Source alternative to Phaser
🎯 Best for:Developers creating high-performance 2D games for mobile and desktop browsers.
What is melonJS?
Replaces heavy game engines for building lightweight 2D browser experiences. It features a standalone physics engine and integrated support for Tiled maps.
Tech Stack
JavaScriptGame Development
Why melonJS?
- • No external dependencies
- • Built-in physics engine
- • Excellent Tiled support
Limitations
- • Smaller community than Phaser
- • Limited 3D capabilities
- • Fewer third-party plugins
3/4/2026
Last Update
655
Forks
31
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Phaser)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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