Top games + source code from Gamedev.js Jam 2022
Blog post from GitHub
Andrzej Mazur, a web game developer and founder of Enclave Games, discusses the Gamedev.js Jam 2022, which encouraged developers to create web games and share their source code on GitHub. This event, an extension of the long-running js13kGames competition, saw 95 games submitted, with 27 developers opting to share their code, reflecting a theme of openness and community engagement. Highlighting 13 standout entries, Mazur provides insights into their creativity, gameplay mechanics, and innovation, with games like "Aaron’s Quest IV" and "Sushi Mania" receiving high praise for gameplay, innovation, and thematic alignment. The event underscores a growing trend towards transparency and collaboration in game development, urging participants to engage with the community via platforms like itch.io and follow ongoing developments through social media and Discord. The post concludes with a call for increased participation and open source contributions for the upcoming Gamedev.js Jam 2023.