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Any interesting new (2024+ launch) browser games / web-based games? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 days ago by Allemaniac@lemmy.world to c/games@lemmy.world
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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, 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!

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[–] InlineStyle@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

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/

[–] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

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 points 1 day ago

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!

[–] emb@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Not exactly games I guess, but https://neal.fun/ always has neat stuff. I think some of them are relatively recent.

[–] unautrenom@jlai.lu 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

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 points 1 day ago

I check itchio from time to time but haven't been too satisfied, but I'll give them another browse now :)

[–] hobbsc@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 2 days ago

I haven't played in years and it's sci-fi themed but astro empires checks some of those boxes:

https://www.astroempires.com/

[–] SchwertImStein@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 days ago

check out the games released for the Trijam

https://itch.io/jam/trijam-256