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 a beginner-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 286 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 | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.4★ (286 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 286 learners on Codecademy (checked 28 Aug 2026).
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Compare with alternatives
Same topic, different trade-offs — here's who runs each one and what it's best at.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learn Game Development with Phaser.js This | Codecademy | 4.4★ | Free | 7h | Quickest to finish (7h) |
| Complete C# Unity 3D Game Development in Unity 6 |
 Udemy
|
4.7★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | |
| Game Development in JS/TS - The Complete Guide (w/ Phaser 3) |
Udemy
|
4.6★ | Free | Free — certificate included | |
| Mathematics for Game Development - Unity 6 Compatible |
Udemy
|
4.4★ | Free | Free — certificate included |
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?
Yes. Codecademy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
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.