It's a full-blown game engine and you can do A LOT with it. I've created several js games with it and it never let me down. I've never tried using it with ts, but it should be even better.
edit: Just wanted to add that Phaser has one of the best docs out there including a library of tons of examples that can really get one going.
edit: Just wanted to add that Phaser has one of the best docs out there including a library of tons of examples that can really get one going.