TOP 5 extremely engaging games to learn JavaScript

JavaScript is known as a programming language for websites, integrated and embedded within HTML to make websites more lively. This language is a popular programming language used on over 92% of website platforms today, and can be applied in various fields: website programming, building server-side applications for websites, mobile apps, games... Besides learning from books or in classrooms, playing games not only provides entertainment but also helps you practice in a more enthusiastic manner. Below are 5 games to help new programmers both have fun and enhance their programming skills with the JavaScript language. Let's find out with MOR Software now.

CodeCombat

Although CodeCombat is known as a game aimed at teachers and students in the field of information technology, anyone can play it. CodeCombat's form of programming teaching is quite interesting, CodeCombat's in-game adventures will bring you the basics of programming. Players can only control their characters by writing real code using actual programming languages, helping coders learn Python, JavaScript, CoffeeScript, etc., so that newcomers to programming can easily get acquainted. 

CodeCombat is quite useful, with sharp graphics, beautifully designed characters, and difficulty levels designed to be appropriate and enjoyable. In the first level, you will control your character to move using basic commands as instructed, and the difficulty will gradually increase with each level. However, once you pass this level, you will be excited and eager to conquer the next challenges.

Codewars

Codewars is an online platform built around the ninja theme, helping everyone improve and enhance their programming skills through various coding puzzles and challenges. It's a completely free online game about programming where you can learn a specific programming language by solving challenges in a game format. Codewars supports nearly 30 diverse programming languages such as JavaScript, Swift, PHP, Python, Ruby, and Haskell. The better you do, the higher your ranking and "honor points" will be. The initial challenges of the game are quite simple, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced programmers. To start playing the game, Codewars will ask you to choose a programming language first, and you need to have knowledge of that language to solve a small challenge.

Untrusted

Untrusted is known as a free online game with an interesting adventure theme. In this game, you need to write or erase JavaScript code segments to create spaces within the walls surrounding you and guide the character, Dr. Eval, to conquer these mazes. This online game is mainly designed for programmers familiar with the JavaScript language. The game starts easy and gradually increases in difficulty. This is perhaps the most suitable genre of game for improving the necessary skills in solving common problems when using the JavaScript language for programmers. Untrusted covers all knowledge levels from basic to advanced in the JavaScript language. Play the game now to challenge your programming skills! 

CheckIO

CheckIO is an entertaining way to hone your Python or JavaScript skills. The main task of the players is to defend their space base from enemies by programming lines of code. Especially, the game helps everyone improve their coding skills by overcoming interesting challenges, based on an island setting. Each player will have different islands, and the difficulty will vary with each level.
CheckIO is a completely free programming learning platform suitable for various audiences, from beginners to seasoned programmers with rich experience. 

Screeps

Screeps, also known as Scripts Creeps, is a JavaScript-based MMO strategy game - a multiplayer online game. It is one of the top-rated games on the Steam platform, with 90% positive reviews from programmers (over 1400 reviews). In Screeps, you can use JavaScript to program the behaviors of characters in the game and develop and build an empire. However, there are limitations when playing the free version as Screeps is a paid game. You need to pay $9/month to experience the game fully and have full access to the main server and enjoy many other benefits at a discounted price. 

Combining gaming with learning can significantly enhance programming skills while providing relaxation and reducing work stress. MOR Software hopes these free online programming games will make learning programming more enjoyable and effective. Good luck and enjoy these games as you advance in your coding journey.

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