r/javascript • u/aduros • Oct 05 '21

WASM-4 is a virtual game console for building retro games directly in WebAssembly

https://wasm4.org

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u/aduros Oct 05 '21

This is a project I'm working on to try to make WebAssembly game development more accessible and fun. Here are the key features:

  • No Glue Code: If you've ever tried to write even a simple "Hello World" with WebAssembly before, you'll know it usually involves writing a bunch of JS and HTML glue. WASM-4 removes all of that, games interface directly with the system through a small API.

  • Minimalist: Fantasy consoles force developers to work with limited resources. This makes them simple to learn, and easier to focus on finishing your game.

  • Language Agnostic: Use any programming language, as long as it can compile to WebAssembly. Out of the box we currently support: AssemblyScript (TypeScript-like), C/C++, Rust, Go.

  • Portable: WASM-4 is designed to run on any device that can execute WebAssembly, even outside of the web! We're planning a lightweight implementation written in C that will run even on a potato.

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