Build a simple HTML5/canvas 2D game. Game engine recommended to use?

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I want to start learning HTML5 with canvas by building a simple 2d game. I want to build one that looks like this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4SgiVCPfPk

Do you recommend any framework or game engine I could use to do this?

PixiJS is a more recent and very promising looking graphics engine. https://github.com/GoodBoyDigital/pixi.js/ — null, Apr 30 '13 at 22:51
@mic html5bookmarks, lists jQuery as a framework when its a library, and doesn't have AngularJS in its list, not so sure its all that! — Neil, Aug 03 '13 at 14:31

score 13 · Accepted Answer · answered May 26 '12 at 18:44

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I would recommend using EaselJs for a 2D game using canvas. You will find some great examples on the site, and a pretty decent documented api to get you going.

answered May 26 '12 at 18:44

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score 8 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 03 '12 at 14:20

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I'll offer you an alternative in the form of MelonJS Which has some excellent documentation and very easy to get up and running.

answered Jun 03 '12 at 14:20

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this looks good, tiled map editor tool interesting, good find. – Neil May 30 '13 at 11:03

score 2 · Answer 3 · answered Apr 09 '13 at 09:40

I would recommend CAAT → http://labs.hyperandroid.com/static/caat/

Here a tech demo (canvas): http://labs.hyperandroid.com/static/caat/sumon/canvas/Sumon.html

It's easy to use and powerful, it has a good documentation and a lot of official tutorials. If you are interested to publish your game on the mobile devices, it is the first supported engine by the Ludei.com team - http://ludei.com/tech/cocoonjs

score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Aug 07 '13 at 20:25

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You can try chem.

It's optimized for rapid development so it's perfect for a little game prototype idea.

answered Aug 07 '13 at 20:25

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score 1 · Answer 5 · answered May 24 '14 at 12:01

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For developers familiar with Backbone, you can try Backbone Game Engine. Built to work on the Web, and in CocoonJS. Super Mario Bros level 1-1 was written as a demonstration.

answered May 24 '14 at 12:01

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Build a simple HTML5/canvas 2D game. Game engine recommended to use?

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