Dive into classic 2D game development with this pure JavaScript and HTML Canvas collection. Learn to implement vector physics for smooth ship movement, use trigonometry for precise rotation, and apply efficient collision detection for bullets and asteroids. Key techniques also include the logic for “wrapping” game objects that exit the screen boundaries, essential for that old-school arcade feel.
4 JavaScript Asteroids Games
JS Planet Defense Game
This pure Vanilla JS arcade game leverages the HTML Canvas API to render real-time projectile and enemy movement, utilizing sprites for an old-school look, and implements mouse-based aiming and firing for interactive defense against asteroids.
See the Pen JS Planet Defense Game.
ASTEROIDS (Real-Time Rendering)
Built on a performant, real-time rendering loop with custom mathematical utilities, this demo features robust entity management and advanced damage mechanics that trigger dynamic particle effects on every impact.
See the Pen ASTEROIDS (Real-Time Rendering).
Canvasteroids Game
A dynamic Asteroids clone built on pure HTML Canvas, showcasing advanced vector graphics and utilizing manual pixel manipulation for realistic and high-impact particle explosions.
See the Pen Canvasteroids Game.
Victorious Game (Advanced AI)
Leverages a sophisticated AI decision tree for competitive fight-or-flight behavior, combined with precise barycentric collision detection to calculate shot-to-rocket impacts based on geometric area.
See the Pen Victorious Game (Advanced AI).