Getting Started

Understand what RPGJS gives you before building your first game.

Getting Started

RPGJS is a TypeScript framework for building browser RPGs and MMORPGs with the same core architecture.

The default stack is:

• TypeScript for game code
• Vite for dev and build
• CanvasEngine for rendering
• RPGJS server and client packages for gameplay and networking

RPG or MMORPG

With the same project structure, you can run:

• a standalone RPG with provideRpg(startServer)
• an MMORPG with provideMmorpg()

That is why the starter contains both client.ts and standalone.ts.

Recommended learning path

• Quick Start
• Structure
• Create your first map
• Create hero in map
• Create spritesheet
• Create a world
• Create an event
• Create database
• Create sounds

Browser support

The client targets modern browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Brave.

Internet Explorer is not supported.