How do I add player profiles to my Deno game?

Grab the modal HTML, extend game.js with localStorage + POST to Oak /api/customization, wire Postgres tables. Full code in the tutorial repo.

What's new in Deno dinosaur runner part 5?

Customization modals, themes (desert to space), difficulty multipliers, persistent via DB—leaderboards now show your name and dino color live.

Can I deploy this Deno dino game easily?

Yes—Deno Deploy handles it serverlessly. Push to GitHub, link, done. No Docker nonsense.

🌐 Frontend & Web

Build Dino Runner with Deno: Profiles & Customization [Pt. 5]

What if your anonymous dino dashes could finally get a name, a neon glow, and a space backdrop? Deno's latest tutorial stage turns a basic runner into a personalized leaderboard contender—without frameworks or fuss.

Dev Digest Apr 14, 2026 3 min read

Customized green dinosaur running in space-themed Deno game with leaderboard

⚡ Key Takeaways

Deno enables framework-free full-stack games with Oak, canvas, and Postgres in one repo. 𝕏
Player profiles transform anonymous scores into personalized, replay-spiking leaderboards. 𝕏
Customization (themes, colors, difficulty) syncs client-server via simple DOM and APIs—no React needed. 𝕏
Unique: Mirrors Chrome Dino's purity but adds persistence, priming Deno for indie game devs. 𝕏

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#Deno tutorial #PostgreSQL Deno #PostgreSQL Oak #canvas game #canvas game dev #dinosaur runner game #player customization

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