Top Down JS Game Engine

Welcome to the Top Down JS Game Engine, a project fully developed in JavaScript!
Our goal is to create a top-down game engine that enables easy game development for multiple platforms using a single codebase. Since browsers can run on almost any hardware—from full-featured desktops to simple webviews—JavaScript allows you to build games that are easily accessible and deployable across a wide range of devices.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (version 18 or higher recommended)
• npm (comes with Node.js)
• Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.)

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd top-down-js-game-engine

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

   This will start the Vite development server. Open your browser and navigate to the provided local address (usually http://localhost:5173).

4. Build for production:

   npm run build

   The production-ready files will be generated in the dist folder.

5. Preview the production build:

   npm run preview

Project Structure

• src/ — Source code for the engine and game logic
• index.html — Main HTML entry point
• package.json — Project configuration and scripts

Features

• Modular, extensible engine architecture
• Canvas-based rendering
• Keyboard controls for movement and sprinting
• Easily add new characters and objects

License

This project is for educational