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These games require no installation. They run directly in your browser using modern web technologies like WebGL, Canvas, and WebAssembly.
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Building a game that runs smoothly inside a browser requires specific tools. The open-source community on GitHub utilizes a mix of raw languages and powerful frameworks:
: A Node.js clone that includes a demo and multi-player functionality. Paper.io by JungleEngine
GitHub hosts several high-profile games that serve as benchmarks for what is possible on the platform: An open-source puzzle game that became a viral sensation. BrowserQuest
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Perfect JavaScript recreations of these arcade staples exist on GitHub, offering pixel-perfect gameplay without the modern fluff.
This is one of the most "web-native" features you can add. Instead of requiring users to create an account to save progress or share a specific level, you encode the game state into the URL.