Lance

RealTime. Multiplayer. JavaScript.

Lance is a node based game server. Created to enable game developers to build real time online javascript multiplayer games without worrying about implementing net synchronisation code. It strives to provide buttery smooth experience for both developer and player regardless of lag.

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Built with Lance

Spaaace

2D top down shooter with pseudo-physics

source code

Asteroids

The classic game - networked! / P2.js physics

source code

Wiggle

Multiplayer Hungry Snakes

source code

Brawler

Multiplayer Desert Brawler

source code

Sprocket League

Soccer cars / A-Frame, Three.js, Cannon physics

source code

BB-8

3D Physics

source code

Broken Blades

Platform Fighter

Broken Blades with Monsters

Platform Fighter

Abber Smash

2D Space Shooter

Bobbles

2D Platform Bubble

Your game

Built something cool with Lance?
Let us know and we'll put it here!

Features

Game-agnostic

Arcade, RTS, Physics-based puzzlers, FPS - Lance can power them all

Intelligent lag handling

Synchronisation methods for different types of games (interpolation\extrapolation\lockstep)

Supports physics engines

Cannon.js/built in pseudo physics

Future-centric architecture

ES6-focused, extendable

Smart Binary serialization

Minimize the data that goes over the wire

Open source community driven

Run your own server!

QuickStart

From the command line run

> git clone https://github.com/lance-gg/tinygames.git
> cd tinygames/pong
> npm install
> npm start

Open two browser tabs, and point them to http://localhost:3000 You now have a working multiplayer version of Pong to play with!

Wonder where to start to building such a project yourself? Check out the Getting Started guide

Lost?

Bug? Question?