Side by side
Phaser vs QuArK
Both stand on game level editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Phaser offers code-based game development across web and mobile targets, with Steam also listed. Its lack of console export, visual scripting, and multiplayer tools may rule it out for some workflows.
Visit Phaser Free plan LinuxWindows
Choose QuArK if you need a free map and game-asset editor for Quake-like engines, with tools for map construction and project asset reuse. Check your build tools’ support for floating-point map coordinates, and note that the Linux guide uses Wine.
Visit QuArKThe facts
| Phaser | QuArK | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Linux, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Phaser | Not published |
| Website | phaser.io | quark.sourceforge.io |
| On game level editors | #15 of 28 | #19 of 28 |
Phaser: what it does well
- Open-source framework with a free plan.
- Supports JavaScript and TypeScript.
- Renders through WebGL and Canvas.
- Targets web, iOS, Android, and Steam.
- Mobile export is supported.
What to know first
- No visual scripting is listed.
- Console export is not supported.
- Multiplayer tools are not included.
- A paid option starts from 12 /mo.
QuArK: what it does well
- Edits maps and, to a limited extent, models.
- Imports, exports, and converts sounds, textures, and other assets.
- Can inspect and change entities in compiled BSP files.
- Includes more than 60 Python plugins with the installer.
- QuArK Explorer gathers assets into a .QRK file.
What to know first
- Linux setup uses Wine to run the Windows binaries.
- Floating-point map coordinates can cause problems with some build tools.