❔FAQ

Is Orbs JS WebGL based?

No, the main goal of orbs is compatibility across browsers and orbs does that by using regular HTML5 canvas API

Can it be used to make games for PC?

Yes, as orbs is multi-platform it can be used in the browser; Also, it can be used for distributable games for publishing on Steam; simply use Electron js or another cross-platform html library (nw js, Tauri), to bundle your game written in js with orbs and then publish to Windows, Mac and Linux.

Can it be used to make Mobile games?

Yes, as orbs is multi-platform it can be used in the browse on mobile; Also, it can be used for distributable games for publishing on the app store and play store; simply use Ionic or Cordoava, to bundle your game written in js with orbs and then publish to Andorid and ios. you can also publish to Chromebooks as mentioned here and here.

Can it be used to make games for Consoles?

Yes and No, for Xbox its possible by building your game normally with js and then using this documentation to build for Xbox or build using electron uwp app (for Xbox one x, one s, series x and series s). For PS4 and PS5 there complicated ways we are not going to look into now, but there ways as there is a game called crosscode written in html canvas and is on all the latest consoles. Switch is the same case as Play station

Can I use a controller?

Yes, by using the Gamepad api that is available in modern browsers and on electron.