Learn Game Development with Phaser.js
Learn about the HTML5 game development framework that makes writing browser-based games a breeze.
Learn Game Development with Phaser.js is an intermediate-level online course from Codecademy in Game Development. It is structured in 4 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes, over 7h. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.4/5 from 291 ratings on Codecademy.
Part of our Game Development courses collection, where we compare it against 4 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Codecademy |
| Duration | 7h |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.4★ (291 reviews) |
| Price | Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
- Learn JavaScript
What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Codecademy publishes for this course, across 7h.
Module 1 · Learn Phaser: Basics
Module 2 · Learn Phaser Physics
Module 3 · Learn Phaser Animations
Module 4 · Learn Phaser: Visual Effects
What learners rate it
Rated 4.4/5 by 291 learners on Codecademy (checked 8 Nov 2026).
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Compare with alternatives
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| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learn Game Development with Phaser.js This | Codecademy | 4.4★ | Free | 7h | Free — and still gives a certificate | |
| Complete C# Unity 3D Game Development in Unity 6 |
 Udemy
|
4.7★ | ₹509 | 27 hours | Highest rated (4.7★ from 49.2K reviews) | View ↗ |
| Game Development in JS/TS - The Complete Guide (w/ Phaser 3) |
Udemy
|
4.6★ | ₹469 | 27 hours | Cheapest paid option (₹469) | View ↗ |
| Mathematics for Game Development - Unity 6 Compatible |
Udemy
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4.5★ | ₹559 | 15.5 hours | Beginner-friendly · 15.5 hours | View ↗ |
Common questions
Is Learn Game Development with Phaser.js free?
Yes. Codecademy lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does Learn Game Development with Phaser.js come with a certificate?
Yes — Codecademy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Learn Game Development with Phaser.js take?
Codecademy lists it at 7h. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Learn Game Development with Phaser.js suitable for beginners?
Codecademy lists it at Intermediate level, so it assumes some grounding in the subject already. If you are starting from zero, a beginner-level course in the same topic is the better entry point.
What does Learn Game Development with Phaser.js cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with Learn Phaser: Basics and going on to Learn Phaser Physics, Learn Phaser Animations, Learn Phaser: Visual Effects. The full outline is on this page.