Games You Can Build with Pixi.js

1. Classic Arcade

• Breakout — Easy to implement with rectangular sprites and basic collision.
• Galaga-style Shooter — Sprite sheets make enemies and bullets manageable.

2. Character Animation

• 2D Side-Scrolling Action (Mario-like) — Load a tilemap; control the character with sprite animations.
• Belt-Scroll Beat ’em Up (Final Fight-like) — Layer management and sprite animations create a sense of depth.

3. Particle-Driven

• Fireworks Simulation — Use ParticleContainer for lightweight particle rendering.
• Bullet Hell Shooter — Efficiently handles hundreds of bullets.

4. Puzzle & Casual

• Match-3 Puzzle (Candy Crush-like) — Combine sprites with a grid controller.
• Sliding / 15-Puzzle — Touch and mouse input are straightforward to support.

5. Expression-Focused

• Emaki-style Scrolling Adventure — Parallax by giving each layer a different scroll speed.
• Music-Reactive Rhythm Game — Pair with the Web Audio API for dynamic effects.

Why Pixi.js Fits These

Compared to p5.js, Pixi.js leans toward UI management, sprite control, and performance. It shines when your game needs:

• Large numbers of sprites
• Particles
• Tilemaps
• Sprite animations