js13kGames 2022: The Best 13kB Games About Death
The annual js13kGames competition—where developers have one month to build a game in 13kB or less of JavaScript—has wrapped its eleventh edition. This year 167 entries shipped, covering FPS titles, platformers, PvP matches, puzzles and more. The theme: DEATH. Below are the top entries as rated by players and judges.
Dante
A JavaScript entry by Salvatore Previti. Available to play online with source code on GitHub.
Dying Dreams
Created by jani-nykanen. Play it here, or check the source.
Norman the Necromancer
danprince's JavaScript submission. Play and browse the code.
Soul Jumper
From tyler6699. Try it in the browser or read the GitHub repository.
The Neatness
mvasilkov's take on the theme. Play it; source available.
Charon Jr.
A collaboration between roblouie and mostofthings. Play and view the source code.
13
eliasku's entry. Play it online or dig into the repository.
Soul Surf
From verybomb. Play the game, check the source on GitHub.
Infernal Throne
arikwex's JavaScript game. Play or inspect the code.
DEAD AGAIN
A joint effort by sanojian and repsej. Try it now; source available here.
Tindeath
jonathan-vallet's contribution, with mvasilkov listed among the credits. Play it, peek at the GitHub repo.
The Raising Fighting Spirits
By IgorFIE. Play it here; source available.
Enchanted Dungeon
A collaboration between malec-palec and gleb-volkov. Play, or follow the source link.
These thirteen top the charts, but over a hundred more entries are playable on the js13kGames site. If you find one worth shouting about, share it with #JS13K. Congratulations to @end3r, all participants, judges and sponsors on another strong year.
Keen to build something yourself? Game Off, a month-long jam open to all skill levels and languages, starts November 1. No 13kB limits—just a reason to start a weekend project or try a new engine. Join here.
