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, GeoGuessr
Games I used to play a lot: Tribal Wars, The West, MMATycoon, SimCompanies
I 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!
7 Comments
unautrenom@jlai.lu · 6 pts · 1y
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.
Allemaniac@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
I check itchio from time to time but haven't been too satisfied, but I'll give them another browse now :)
InlineStyle@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
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:
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:
@inlinestyle.itStill in early stages, but evolving every week.
Feedback very welcome → https://www.inlinestyle.it/
emb@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
Not exactly games I guess, but https://neal.fun/ always has neat stuff. I think some of them are relatively recent.
hobbsc@lemmy.sdf.org · 3 pts · 1y
Iceblade02@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
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.
Allemaniac@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
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!
SchwertImStein@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 1y
check out the games released for the Trijam
https://itch.io/jam/trijam-256