Dropzone Go is a browser multiplayer shooter built entirely with Phaser by solo developer Mallock. Matches take place on real-world geo drop zones tied to actual coordinates on an OpenStreetMap-based map, feeding into a persistent global territory system. It supports up to 32v32, runs in the browser with no install, and has three game modes: Rush, Domination, and Convoy Escort. The game is currently in beta.
Technical Challenges of Building a Phaser Multiplayer Shooter
The developer shared some of the more interesting technical problems solved along the way:
- Geo drop zones. Players pick any real-world location on an OpenStreetMap-based map. The match location is tied to actual coordinates and feeds into a persistent global territory system.
- Bot fill. Bots populate empty slots, so matches are always live. Managing bot behaviour inside Phaser's update loop without tanking performance took some iteration.
- 32v32 support. Scaling Phaser's rendering and the WebSocket layer to handle up to 64 concurrent players in a single room was the hardest part of the whole project.
- Layered sprite system. Operator customisation uses a stacked sprite layer approach (body, clothes, face, hair, head, bag) that updates in real time.
Three Game Modes for Phaser Multiplayer Matches
Rush, Domination, and Convoy Escort are the three modes available at launch. Matches scale from smaller skirmishes up to full 32v32 battles. Bot fill ensures there's always a live match to drop into regardless of player count.
Play Dropzone Go in Your Browser
Drop in as a guest, pick your location, and start playing. No account, no download, no setup required.