Any interesting new (2024+ launch) browser games / web-based games?
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wrote on 5 Jun 2025, 07:50 last edited by
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!
wrote on 5 Jun 2025, 13:56 last edited byHave 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!
wrote on 5 Jun 2025, 15:18 last edited bycheck 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!
wrote on 5 Jun 2025, 15:59 last edited byI 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!
wrote on 5 Jun 2025, 20:02 last edited byNot 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 on 6 Jun 2025, 06:39 last edited by iceblade02@lemmy.world 6 Jun 2025, 02:40Prosperous 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.
wrote on 6 Jun 2025, 07:54 last edited bythis 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.
wrote on 6 Jun 2025, 07:55 last edited byI 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!
wrote on 6 Jun 2025, 16:41 last edited byIf youβre into web-based games and enjoy exploring lesser-known titles, feel free to take a look at https://gaming.inlinestyle.it/
Itβs part of a broader project called InlineStyle, a small EU-based open cloud platform.Weβre 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)
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