Alternatives to WebGL to run a very simple 2D game on mobile browser?

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  1. three.js

    JavaScript 3D Library.

    You probably want to look into web-based frameworks if you're targeting the browser - pixi.js is one good example. I create 3D browser-based games in ThreeJS

  2. SurveyJS

    JavaScript Form Builder with No-Code UI & Built-In JSON Schema Editor. Add the SurveyJS white-label form builder to your JavaScript app (React/Angular/Vue3). Build complex JSON forms without coding. Fully customizable, works with any backend, perfect for data-heavy apps. Learn more.

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  3. PixiJS

    The HTML5 Creation Engine: Create beautiful digital content with the fastest, most flexible 2D WebGL renderer.

    You probably want to look into web-based frameworks if you're targeting the browser - pixi.js is one good example. I create 3D browser-based games in ThreeJS

  4. engine

    Powerful web graphics runtime built on WebGL, WebGPU, WebXR and glTF

    If you want the closest thing to Unity that's focused on browser-based (mobile and otherwise) development, try Playcanvas: https://playcanvas.com/

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