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Kaboom.js versus Sitepoint
CompareKaboom.jsSitepoint
VerdictSkipDepends
Best forMaintaining existing hobby projectsBudget self-taught web developers
Who it's not forNew production or commercial gamesExperienced devs . overkill when free docs and deeper libraries exist
PrivacyNo known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.⁹Disclosed a June 2020 data breach; stolen info was used in attacks.
Support qualityUnmaintained; community-only help.No usable evidence found
Public sentimentBeginners enjoy how quickly Kaboom gets a 2D game running, but many weigh switching to Phaser or the KAPLAY fork.⁴Sentiment is mixed: praised as an affordable beginner resource, but reviewers and Redditors repeatedly question depth and whether it's worth paying for.12
Biggest gotchaOfficially unmaintained . expect no bug fixes, updates, or official support.¹June 2020 breach exposed user data, later used in attacks against members

Pick Kaboom.js when

  • Maintaining existing Kaboom.js hobby projects
  • JavaScript learners following classic tutorials
  • Quick 2D prototypes and game-jam experiments

When Kaboom.js is not a fit

  • New production or commercial games
  • Teams needing updates, bug fixes, or support
  • Anyone choosing a long-term game framework
  • Projects wanting an active ecosystem . use KAPLAY or Phaser

Pick Sitepoint when

  • Budget self-taught web developers
  • Beginners wanting broad web/design basics
  • Lifetime-deal course collectors

When Sitepoint is not a fit

  • Experienced devs . overkill when free docs and deeper libraries exist
  • Teams requiring vendors with clean security records
  • Anyone wanting accredited or mentor-led structured learning

Sources

  1. Kaboom.js . official site with discontinued noticekaboomjs.com
    official
  2. replit/kaboom on GitHubgithub.com
    official
  3. KAPLAY.js . community successor on GitHubgithub.com
    official
  4. Is Kaboom js or Phaser better to use as a web developer . Reddit r/gamedevreddit.com
    review
  5. Kaboom.js . a zero-dependency declarative JavaScript game library . Reddit r/learnjavascriptreddit.com
    review
  6. Kaboom.js: solid() is not defined . Reddit r/learnjavascriptreddit.com
    review
  7. Top 10 2D JavaScript Game Engines for Beginners . SitePointsitepoint.com
    review
  8. How to Build Mario, Zelda, and Space Invaders with Kaboom.js . freeCodeCampfreecodecamp.org
    review
  9. kaboom . Snyk Vulnerability Databasesecurity.snyk.io
    security
  10. Kaboom.js security page (not found)kaboomjs.com
    security
  11. PCMag SitePoint reviewpcmag.com
    review
  12. SitePoint Review 2025 (UK)uk.pcmag.com
    review
  13. SitePoint Premium pricingsitepoint.com
    official
  14. AppSumo SitePoint Premium listingappsumo.com
    official
  15. StackSocial lifetime membershipstacksocial.com
    official
  16. Reddit: Is SitePoint Worth It?reddit.com
    review