Any interesting new (2024+ launch) browser games / web-based games?
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Hi! As a sucker for web-based games (don't mind text-only games), I am always looking for new games which can be played in browser, but recently I found it hard to keep up-to-date with decent games, most lists in the internet compile the same 20 browser games with launch dates from 2009, where the playerbase is mostly dead. And yes, I am aware that browsergames are just dying out and this is one of the reasons for the dying playerbases. But, if you found any quirky (not the standard 4x-strategy games) web games, that deserve more love, I would love to try them out!
Here are some of my preferences:
- medieval / fantasy genre (optional)
- economic simulation (optional), but a simulation to some degree needed
- micro management (1 person rather than a village; optional)
- preferably long-term gameplay (see: Torn e.g.)
- preferably released (new worlds/servers work too as "new release") within the last year
Games I somewhat actively play:
Torn, ZedCity, MMArmy, GeoGuessrGames I used to play a lot:
Tribal Wars, The West, MMATycoon, SimCompaniesI know browsergamers are similarily smiled upon like mobile gamers, but I do hope you answer my call for help regardless!
Any help is hugely appreciated!
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Hi! As a sucker for web-based games (don't mind text-only games), I am always looking for new games which can be played in browser, but recently I found it hard to keep up-to-date with decent games, most lists in the internet compile the same 20 browser games with launch dates from 2009, where the playerbase is mostly dead. And yes, I am aware that browsergames are just dying out and this is one of the reasons for the dying playerbases. But, if you found any quirky (not the standard 4x-strategy games) web games, that deserve more love, I would love to try them out!
Here are some of my preferences:
- medieval / fantasy genre (optional)
- economic simulation (optional), but a simulation to some degree needed
- micro management (1 person rather than a village; optional)
- preferably long-term gameplay (see: Torn e.g.)
- preferably released (new worlds/servers work too as "new release") within the last year
Games I somewhat actively play:
Torn, ZedCity, MMArmy, GeoGuessrGames I used to play a lot:
Tribal Wars, The West, MMATycoon, SimCompaniesI know browsergamers are similarily smiled upon like mobile gamers, but I do hope you answer my call for help regardless!
Any help is hugely appreciated!
Have you looked at itch.io's list of games in the genres you like playable in web browsers? Found a few hidden gems in other genres (e.g. idlers) there.
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Hi! As a sucker for web-based games (don't mind text-only games), I am always looking for new games which can be played in browser, but recently I found it hard to keep up-to-date with decent games, most lists in the internet compile the same 20 browser games with launch dates from 2009, where the playerbase is mostly dead. And yes, I am aware that browsergames are just dying out and this is one of the reasons for the dying playerbases. But, if you found any quirky (not the standard 4x-strategy games) web games, that deserve more love, I would love to try them out!
Here are some of my preferences:
- medieval / fantasy genre (optional)
- economic simulation (optional), but a simulation to some degree needed
- micro management (1 person rather than a village; optional)
- preferably long-term gameplay (see: Torn e.g.)
- preferably released (new worlds/servers work too as "new release") within the last year
Games I somewhat actively play:
Torn, ZedCity, MMArmy, GeoGuessrGames I used to play a lot:
Tribal Wars, The West, MMATycoon, SimCompaniesI know browsergamers are similarily smiled upon like mobile gamers, but I do hope you answer my call for help regardless!
Any help is hugely appreciated!
check out the games released for the Trijam
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Hi! As a sucker for web-based games (don't mind text-only games), I am always looking for new games which can be played in browser, but recently I found it hard to keep up-to-date with decent games, most lists in the internet compile the same 20 browser games with launch dates from 2009, where the playerbase is mostly dead. And yes, I am aware that browsergames are just dying out and this is one of the reasons for the dying playerbases. But, if you found any quirky (not the standard 4x-strategy games) web games, that deserve more love, I would love to try them out!
Here are some of my preferences:
- medieval / fantasy genre (optional)
- economic simulation (optional), but a simulation to some degree needed
- micro management (1 person rather than a village; optional)
- preferably long-term gameplay (see: Torn e.g.)
- preferably released (new worlds/servers work too as "new release") within the last year
Games I somewhat actively play:
Torn, ZedCity, MMArmy, GeoGuessrGames I used to play a lot:
Tribal Wars, The West, MMATycoon, SimCompaniesI know browsergamers are similarily smiled upon like mobile gamers, but I do hope you answer my call for help regardless!
Any help is hugely appreciated!
I haven't played in years and it's sci-fi themed but astro empires checks some of those boxes:
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Hi! As a sucker for web-based games (don't mind text-only games), I am always looking for new games which can be played in browser, but recently I found it hard to keep up-to-date with decent games, most lists in the internet compile the same 20 browser games with launch dates from 2009, where the playerbase is mostly dead. And yes, I am aware that browsergames are just dying out and this is one of the reasons for the dying playerbases. But, if you found any quirky (not the standard 4x-strategy games) web games, that deserve more love, I would love to try them out!
Here are some of my preferences:
- medieval / fantasy genre (optional)
- economic simulation (optional), but a simulation to some degree needed
- micro management (1 person rather than a village; optional)
- preferably long-term gameplay (see: Torn e.g.)
- preferably released (new worlds/servers work too as "new release") within the last year
Games I somewhat actively play:
Torn, ZedCity, MMArmy, GeoGuessrGames I used to play a lot:
Tribal Wars, The West, MMATycoon, SimCompaniesI know browsergamers are similarily smiled upon like mobile gamers, but I do hope you answer my call for help regardless!
Any help is hugely appreciated!
Not exactly games I guess, but https://neal.fun/ always has neat stuff. I think some of them are relatively recent.
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Hi! As a sucker for web-based games (don't mind text-only games), I am always looking for new games which can be played in browser, but recently I found it hard to keep up-to-date with decent games, most lists in the internet compile the same 20 browser games with launch dates from 2009, where the playerbase is mostly dead. And yes, I am aware that browsergames are just dying out and this is one of the reasons for the dying playerbases. But, if you found any quirky (not the standard 4x-strategy games) web games, that deserve more love, I would love to try them out!
Here are some of my preferences:
- medieval / fantasy genre (optional)
- economic simulation (optional), but a simulation to some degree needed
- micro management (1 person rather than a village; optional)
- preferably long-term gameplay (see: Torn e.g.)
- preferably released (new worlds/servers work too as "new release") within the last year
Games I somewhat actively play:
Torn, ZedCity, MMArmy, GeoGuessrGames I used to play a lot:
Tribal Wars, The West, MMATycoon, SimCompaniesI know browsergamers are similarily smiled upon like mobile gamers, but I do hope you answer my call for help regardless!
Any help is hugely appreciated!
wrote last edited by [email protected]Prosperous universe might fit the bill depending on how deep into economy sim you want to go. Beware that you have some limitations as a completely free player, that are removed (last I checked) after you've made at least one purchase. So think of playing "free" as an infinite demo.
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Prosperous universe might fit the bill depending on how deep into economy sim you want to go. Beware that you have some limitations as a completely free player, that are removed (last I checked) after you've made at least one purchase. So think of playing "free" as an infinite demo.
this game seems very promising, I'll check it out later today. And I don't mind spending a coin or two to help the developers. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Have you looked at itch.io's list of games in the genres you like playable in web browsers? Found a few hidden gems in other genres (e.g. idlers) there.
I check itchio from time to time but haven't been too satisfied, but I'll give them another browse now
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Hi! As a sucker for web-based games (don't mind text-only games), I am always looking for new games which can be played in browser, but recently I found it hard to keep up-to-date with decent games, most lists in the internet compile the same 20 browser games with launch dates from 2009, where the playerbase is mostly dead. And yes, I am aware that browsergames are just dying out and this is one of the reasons for the dying playerbases. But, if you found any quirky (not the standard 4x-strategy games) web games, that deserve more love, I would love to try them out!
Here are some of my preferences:
- medieval / fantasy genre (optional)
- economic simulation (optional), but a simulation to some degree needed
- micro management (1 person rather than a village; optional)
- preferably long-term gameplay (see: Torn e.g.)
- preferably released (new worlds/servers work too as "new release") within the last year
Games I somewhat actively play:
Torn, ZedCity, MMArmy, GeoGuessrGames I used to play a lot:
Tribal Wars, The West, MMATycoon, SimCompaniesI know browsergamers are similarily smiled upon like mobile gamers, but I do hope you answer my call for help regardless!
Any help is hugely appreciated!
If you’re into web-based games and enjoy exploring lesser-known titles, feel free to take a look at https://gaming.inlinestyle.it/
It’s part of a broader project called InlineStyle, a small EU-based open cloud platform.We’re slowly expanding the catalog with browser-friendly, open-source games (no ads, no telemetry), including some hidden gems like:
- Celeste Classic
- LBreakoutHD
- SD Snatcher (fan-translated MSX game)
- Daggerfall (classic Elder Scrolls II in-browser)
- and a few narrative/weird picks like DreamWeb and Flight of the Amazon Queen
We are currently also working on adding support for touchscreens so that the games can be played from phones/tablets (point&click adventures are amazing on tablets)
️ Guests can already play a few games, but registered users get full access plus cloud saves, so you can pause and resume from anywhere.
No cost unless you want to support the project (€1.90/mo, no lock-in).
While you're there, you might be interested in the other services too. It's kind of a digital home for FOSS-minded users:
- Video sharing (via PeerTube)
- Music streaming (via Funkwhale)
- Collaborative Docs & Notes (Nextcloud + Collabora)
- Personal photo albums (Immich)
- Email
@inlinestyle.it
- Static website hosting
Still in early stages, but evolving every week.
Feedback very welcome → https://www.inlinestyle.it/