# PlayCanvas Engine

Reference project

Web 3D engine for JavaScript/TypeScript games using WebGL, WebGPU and browser input.

## Why we recommend it

PlayCanvas Engine provides an entity/component workflow and runtime graphics tools for an interactive web world. The engine can be used in your own application independently of the hosted editor service.

## When to choose it

- Browser 3D games and interactive scenes with an entity/component structure.
- Web teams that need glTF assets and a standalone engine workflow.

## What to consider

- The MIT Engine repository is distinct from the hosted Editor and its service plans. Choosing the engine does not include a hosted project or paid editor features.
- Gameplay, networking and production asset delivery need your own implementation. Check the target browsers and graphics fallback before promising WebGPU or XR support.

## Start with this project

Use the official standalone-engine guide or documented create-playcanvas generator in a separate project. Pin the engine, create entities and components, load one model and test camera/input, resize and the selected graphics backend.

Technology: JavaScript, TypeScript, WebGL, WebGPU

License: MIT

Default branch: main

Sources checked: 2026-10-26

[Explore project](https://orqestria.com/en/catalog/repositories/playcanvas)

[Start a project in Orqestria](orqestria://catalog/project?repository=playcanvas)

Choose a name and location in Orqestria to clone these sources and assign the recommended team. Check the setup guide: an engine or library repository needs a separate game or application project. No dependencies are installed and no application is started.

## Official sources

- [https://github.com/playcanvas/engine](https://github.com/playcanvas/engine)
- [https://github.com/playcanvas/engine/blob/main/LICENSE](https://github.com/playcanvas/engine/blob/main/LICENSE)
- [https://github.com/playcanvas/engine/blob/main/README.md](https://github.com/playcanvas/engine/blob/main/README.md)