# Awesome PlayCanvas [![Awesome](https://awesome.re/badge.svg)](https://awesome.re) > > > PlayCanvas is an open source platform for building interactive web content. It's written in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3 and WebGL. > > This list is a curated collection of awesome resources, tools, tutorials and projects using the PlayCanvas engine to help developers make _awesome_ games and visualizations. > > Contributions _very welcome_ but first see [Contributing](#contributing). ## Contents - [PlayCanvas](#playcanvas) - [Community](#community) - [Tutorials](#tutorials) - [Extensions and Utilities](#extensions-and-utilities) - [Technical Demos](#technical-demos) - [Interactive Experiences](#interactive-experiences) - [Browser Games](#browser-games) - [IO Games](#io-games) - [Messenger Games](#messenger-games) - [Automotive](#automotive) - [Product Configurators](#product-configurators) - [AR/VR/XR](#arvrxr) - [Blockchain/Crypto/NFT](#blockchaincryptonft) ## PlayCanvas - [Editor](https://playcanvas.com/) - Browser-based, real-time collaborative WebGL Editor. - [Engine](https://github.com/playcanvas/engine) - Full source to the PlayCanvas run-time licensed under MIT. - [glTF Viewer](https://playcanvas.com/viewer) - glTF 2.0 compliant model viewer. - [NPM Package](https://www.npmjs.com/package/playcanvas) - Node.js packages of the PlayCanvas engine run-time. - [PCUI](http://playcanvas.github.io/pcui/) - Open source front-end framework used by the PlayCanvas toolset. - [Reference](https://api.playcanvas.com/) - API reference manual for the engine run-time. - [SuperSplat](https://playcanvas.com/supersplat/editor) - 3D Gassuian Splat Editor. - [Texture Tool](https://playcanvas.com/texture-tool) - Tool for reprojecting textures. - [User Manual](https://developer.playcanvas.com/user-manual/) - PlayCanvas user guide. ## Community - [Forum](https://forum.playcanvas.com/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/playcanvas) - [Discord Server](https://discord.gg/RSaMRzg) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/playcanvas/) - [HTML5GameDevs Forum](https://www.html5gamedevs.com/tags/playcanvas/) - [Openbase](https://openbase.com/js/playcanvas) - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/PlayCanvas/) - [Stack Overflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/playcanvas) ## Tutorials - [Vehicle and Interior Tutorials](https://3dground.net/en/articles/playcanvas-webgl/1) - Detailed write ups of 2 PlayCanvas visualization applications. - [Create a Bowling Game](https://www.gamefromscratch.com/post/2017/05/25/PlayCanvas-Engine-Revisited.aspx) - Create a physics-based bowling game. - [Create a Space Shooter](https://gamedevelopment.tutsplus.com/tutorials/create-a-space-shooter-with-playcanvas-part-1--cms-28066) - Recreate Asteroids in this Tutsplus tutorial. - [MDN tutorial](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Games/Techniques/3D_on_the_web/Building_up_a_basic_demo_with_PlayCanvas) - Build up a basic demo with PlayCanvas. - [Official Tutorials](https://developer.playcanvas.com/en/tutorials/) - Large collection of official PlayCanvas tutorials. - [PlayCanvas and Substance](https://magazine.substance3d.com/high-end-renders-online-bike-configurator-substance/) - Creating high-end artwork for vehicle configurators with PlayCanvas and Substance. - [Rescue the Lunar Lander](https://medium.com/@omar4ur/rescue-the-lunar-lander-a-coderdojo-tutorial-5217d463e26a) - Tutorial to make a simple physics based game. - [Solar Games Mentorship](https://solargames.io/mentorship/) - Premium PlayCanvas training and mentorship services. - [Video Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy57qL2R3Z6NlBQBEMnjVPT0iz320i4Ko) - YouTube playlist for short PlayCanvas tutorials. ## Extensions and Utilities - [8th Wall](https://www.8thwall.com/docs/api/playcanvas/getting-started/) - Markerless AR runtime. - [playcanvas-ar](https://github.com/playcanvas/playcanvas-ar) - Marker-based AR solution built on ARTollkit. - [playcanvas-node](https://github.com/yushimatenjin/playcanvas-node) - REST API wrapper for Node.js. - [playcanvas-p2.js](https://github.com/playcanvas/playcanvas-p2.js) - An integration with the p2.js 2D physics engine. - [playcanvas-rest-api-tools](https://github.com/playcanvas/playcanvas-rest-api-tools) - CLI tools built on the PlayCanvas REST API. - [playcanvas-spine](https://github.com/playcanvas/playcanvas-spine) - Spine plugin for PlayCanvas for 2D animations. - [playcanvas-tween](https://github.com/playcanvas/playcanvas-tween) - Officially supported tween animation plugin. - [playcanvas-vue](https://github.com/isobolewski/playcanvas-vue) - A PlayCanvas integration with Vue.js. - [tween.js](https://github.com/tweenjs/tween.js/) - Popular JavaScript tweening library that integrates easily with PlayCanvas. - [Solar Tools](https://solargames.io/tools/) - A commercial toolkit for PlayCanvas that includes a GPU instancer, terrain and effects scripts, multiplayer etc. - [Sublime Completions](https://github.com/playcanvas/sublime-completions) - Sublime Text Autocompletion for the PlayCanvas API. - [VS Code Extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=playcanvas.playcanvas) - VS Code Extension that can be used instead of the built-in Code Editor. ## Technical Demos - [After the Flood](https://playcanv.as/p/44MRmJRU/) - Collaboration with Mozilla to promote WebGL 2. - [Casino](https://playcanv.as/p/LpmXGUe6/) - Physically rendered 3D casino environment. - [Global Illumination](https://playcanv.as/p/ZV4PW6wr/) - GI approximation using interpolated lightmaps. - [Seemore](https://playcanv.as/p/MflWvdTW/) - Collaboration with ARM to promote mobile WebGL. - [Sponza](https://playcanv.as/p/txPePQvy/) - Run-time lightmapped Sponza environment. - [Star-Lord](https://playcanv.as/p/SA7hVBLt/) - First ever PBR demo from PlayCanvas. - [Steampunk Slots](https://playcanv.as/p/nL1dYbMv) - Physically rendered slots machine. ## Interactive Experiences - [Call of Duty: Gunsmith](https://playcanv.as/p/XPWoTZ4F/) - Promotional 3D experience themed on Call of Duty. - [Childhood on the Move](https://gallery.familyforeverychild.org/Childhood-on-The-Move/) - Virtual art exhibition from charity Family for Every Child. - [Cyber City](https://vz777.com/cybercity/index.html) - Promotional site for Visionaries777. - [DOOH Invaders](https://vimeo.com/136313614) - World's largest Space Invaders clone unveiled at Cannes Lions. - [Fatal System Error](https://playcanv.as/p/A5qC9ftM/?overlay=false) - Interactive opera experience created by Dumbworld from the Royal Opera House. - [How Not To Suck At Money](https://hntsam.com/) - Educational game from Invesco about personal finance. - [Life During COVID-19](https://gallery.familyforeverychild.org/) - Virtual art exhibition from charity Family for Every Child. - [MMX Racing](https://playcanv.as/p/ika9sdKu/?truck=johncena) - Interactive 3D ad for a popular mobile game. - [Party Space](https://www.party.space/) - Virtual events platform. - [Pocketverse](https://pocketverse.net/) - Procedurally generated star systems. - [Ride Along 2](https://vimeo.com/152996271) - Using WebGL to promote a Hollywood movie release. - [Rugby World Cup](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onOJBCC8R7A) - Promoting the Rugby World Cup in London's Piccadilly Circus. - [Wild Rift](https://unlock.wildrift.leagueoflegends.com/) - Solve the puzzle to unlock a League of Legends: Wild Rift character. ## Browser Games - [Beyond Bionic: Extreme Encounters](https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/games/beyond-bionic-extreme-encounters) - Outdoor adventures in this game from the BBC. - [Bubble Tower 3D](https://play.famobi.com/bubble-tower-3d) - Old school bubbleshooter game. - [Bus Parking 3D](https://play.famobi.com/bus-parking-3d) - Park the bus in the designated space before the timer runs out. - [Cannon Balls 3D](https://play.famobi.com/cannon-balls-3d) - Use the cannon to destroy the various structures in this physics-based game. - [Continental Marble Adventure](https://portfolio.redox-interactive.com/en/projects/continental-marble-adventure) - Marble game for Continental's 150 year anniversary. - [Curve Ball 3D](https://play.famobi.com/curve-ball-3d) - 3D pong game. - [Disney's Hour of Code - Moana](http://partners.disney.com/hour-of-code) - Learn programming fundamentals with Disney's Moana. - [Euro Penalty Cup 2021](https://play.famobi.com/euro-penalty-cup-2021) - Try to hit the goal and outsmart the goalkeeper. - [Flappy Bird](https://playcanv.as/p/2OlkUaxF/) - Guide the bird through as many pipes as possible. - [Galaxies: Combat](https://playcanv.as/p/Ikq6Uk6A/) - Carefully select power ups to defeat waves of hostile ships. - [Garden Bloom](https://play.famobi.com/garden-bloom) - Garden themed 2D match 3 game. - [Garden Match 3D](https://play.famobi.com/garden-match-3d) - 3D match 3 game. - [Geometry Run](https://www.gamee.com/game/geometryrun) - Stylized endless runner built from geometric shapes. - [Hoop Royale](https://play.famobi.com/hoop-royale) - Maneuver the ring around the ball. - [Jungle Friends](https://poki.com/en/g/jungle-friends) - Earn coins by helping your animal friends. - [Lego Jurassic World: Off-road Race](https://www.toggo.de/spiele/jurassic-world/jurassic-world-das-gelaenderennen-6727.htm) - Dinosaurs, LEGO and vehicle stunts. - [Mahjong World](https://play.famobi.com/mahjong-world) - 3D Mahjong puzzle game. - [Megopoly](https://playmegopoly.com/) - Free to play casual strategy board game where you invest in virtual property. - [Monopoly](https://benbean.tech/monopoly-io/) - The classic boardgame recreated in a 3D video game. - [Nitro Knights](https://gamedistribution.com/games/nitro-knights) - Futuristic jousting game. - [Om Nom Run](https://play.famobi.com/om-nom-run) - Endless runner. - [Orbital Survival](https://playcanv.as/p/3G3RnfUz/) - Destroy wave after wave of enemies on a tiny world. - [Slice Rush](https://play.famobi.com/slice-rush) - Take the knife and chop your way through the kitchen. - [Stack Smash](https://play.famobi.com/stack-smash) - Destroy all platforms to get to the ground and win. - [Star Stable](https://www.starstable.com/en/register) - Character registration portal for popular horse game. - [Stickman Climb](https://poki.com/en/g/stickman-climb) - Physics based puzzle game. - [TNT Bomb](https://play.famobi.com/tnt-bomb) - Destroy buildings and structures with explosive power ups. - [SWOOOP](https://playcanv.as/p/JtL2iqIH/) - Pick up gems in a bi-plane above a magical island. - [Town Star](https://gala.games) - Online farming game built by the Creative Director of Farmville 2. - [Virtual Voodoo](http://www.miniclip.com/games/virtual-voodoo/en/) - Voodoo doll simulator. ## IO Games - [Bullet Bonanza](https://www.bulletbonanza.io/) - Fast paced, high fidelity, 3D Multiplayer FPS game from Kiloo. - [Fields of Fury](https://www.fieldsoffury.io/) - Capture the flag set during WW2. - [GUMMYZ](https://gummyz.fitfuns.com) - Sword-swinging multiplayer combat game. - [Ink Wars](https://playcanv.as/p/YvyiZeqL/) - Paint faster than your opponents to win the round. - [Mini Royale: Nations](https://miniroyale.io/) - Battle Royale first person shooter. - [Robostorm](https://robostorm.io/) - Frenetic online multiplayer mech battle game. - [Rollem](https://rollem.io/) - Guide your hamster to the end of the obstacle course in the fastest time. - [Simply Up](https://simplyup.io) - Climb to the top of the tower in the shortest time. - [Tank Royale](https://tankroyale.io/) - Cartoony fast-paced top-down multiplayer shooter. - [TANX](https://tanx.io) - Online multiplayer tank battle game. - [Tribals](https://tribals.io/) - First-person multiplayer survival game. - [Venge](https://venge.io/) - 3D Multiplayer FPS shooter. - [Vortelli's Pizza](https://poki.com/en/g/vortellis-pizza-delivery) - Multiplayer restaurant game. - [Warbands](https://www.warbands.io/) - 3D Multiplayer FPS shooter. - [Wheat Farming](https://poki.com/en/g/wheat-farming) - Multiplayer farming game. ## Messenger Games - [Snap Games Support](https://support.snapchat.com/en-GB/a/games) - Snapchat's gaming platform powered by PlayCanvas. - [Archery 3D](https://www.facebook.com/instantgames/play/2236502786367605/) - Archery simulator. - [GameBytes](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gamebytes-games-for-imessage/id1506797690) - Multiplayer games for iMessage. - [Golden Boot](https://www.facebook.com/instantgames/play/267920816949420/) - Penalty kick game. - [Hoop Master](https://www.facebook.com/instantgames/play/188237332468920/) - Head to head basketball game. - [Master Archer](https://www.facebook.com/instantgames/play/1315812941823883/) - Shoot the fruit from the top of Bob's head. ## Automotive - [Airstream Basecamp](https://www.airstream.com/travel-trailers/airstream-basecamp-3d-experience/) - Travel trailer visualizer. - [Bennington Pontoon Boats](https://www.benningtonmarine.com/en-us/build-model/) - Boat configurator. - [BMW Car Design](https://www.bmw.com/en/design/car-design-the-keys-to-bmw-design.html) - Interactive exploration of BMW design. - [BMW i4 M50 Showcase](https://www.bmw.com/en/performance/electric-sports-car-BMWi4-M50-driving-dynamic-test.html) - Blog article that embeds a technical overview of the new i4. - [BMW i8](http://car.playcanvas.com) - Car visualizer. - [DAB Motors](https://dabmotors.com/configurator/) - Motorcycle configurator. - [Honda Civic Type R](https://www.honda.co.jp/CIVICTYPE-R/configurator/) - Configurator (Japanese). - [Indian Motorcycles](https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/scout-bobber/build-color/) - Motorcycle configurator. - [Infiniti Experience](https://beijing.infiniti-experience.com/) - Explore the 2020 Infiniti range (Chinese). - [Kia Niro Hybrid](https://www.kia.com/kr/buy/build-your-car/build/trim?rcCode=KRSG078) - Kia configurator (Korean). - [Kia Virtual Experience](https://www.kiavirtualexperience.com/) - Explore Kia's latest line of cars. - [Mercedes AMG GT C](https://playcanv.as/p/4e391c28/) - Car visualizer. - [Nissan Ariya](https://saas.nissan.co.jp/clubariya/login/) - Explore Nissan's Arriya in 3D (Japanese - requires sign in). - [Polaris RZR](https://rzr.polaris.com/en-us/build-model/) - Off-road vehicle configurator. ## Product Configurators - [3D Plans](https://3dplans.com) - Virtual tours and interactive maps for the property market. - [Amisco Furniture](https://www.amisco.com/en_us/uprightstool) - Interactive 3D furniture configurator. - [Cibes Lifts](https://www.cibeslift.com/lift-configurator/) - Elevator configurator. - [Elfa Closets](http://elfa.com/sv-se/planner) - Closet configurator. - [Fjällräven Kånken](https://www.fjallraven.com/uk/en-gb/bags-gear/kanken/kanken-bags/kanken-me) - Backpack configurator. - [Iconic Nordic Rooms](https://www.inr.se/planera-badrum/planera-badrum-verktyg-3d/) - Shower and sink configurators. - [iPhone 6](http://phone.playcanvas.com) - iPhone visualizer. - [Montblanc](https://www.montblanc.com/en-us/headphones_cod19971654706731691.html) - Product visualizer for Montblanc pens, watches, wallets and headphones. - [My Sliding Wardrobe](https://www.myslidingwardrobe.co.uk/design-your-wardrobe/) - Closet configurator. - [Renewal by Andersen Windows](https://www.renewalbyandersen.com/windows-doors/replacement-windows/double-hung) - Window configurator. - [WFI](https://configurator.wfi.se/#/?lang=en) - Workstation configurator. - [Willab Gardens Greenhouses](http://www.vaxthusguiden.se/) - Greenhouse configurator. ## AR/VR/XR - [Orange Room](https://playcanv.as/p/1ha5glKf/) - A highly realistic interior environment demonstrating room-scale VR. - [Neon Bubblegum](https://www.rtz23.de/) - Demo scene style WebXR-based homepage from Karsten Weil. - [Raw: Paralympics XR](https://www.phoria.com.au/projects/paralympics-xr/) - Webby 2022 nominated WebXR 360 video experience. - [Storage Space 13](https://js13kgames.com/entries/storage-space-13) - Fun VR game and winner of js13k WebXR category. - [Viverse](https://www.viverse.com/) - Open platform for virtual worlds and environments developed by HTC. - [WebXR Lab](https://playcanvas.com/project/446331/overview/webxr-vr-lab) - Sandbox for VR interaction experiments. ## Blockchain/Crypto/NFT - [Aritelia](https://aritelia.io/) - Open world social MMO with sandbox building and collectable NFTs. - [Doge Temple](https://www.dogetemple.io/) - Online microverse devoted to Dogecoin. - [The Crypt](https://www.crypt.art/) - Gallery for rare art and collectibles. - [RareRooms](https://www.rarerooms.io/) - 3D virtual rooms for NFT collections. - [Somnium Space](https://somniumspace.com/parcel/) - Virtual Reality world built on the Ethereum blockchain. ## Contributing Please see [CONTRIBUTING](https://github.com/playcanvas/awesome-playcanvas/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) for details.