browser game Archives

AppWizard

February 1, 2026

Horror Adventure Game DO NOT PLAY Launches This Summer for PC

SCRAP and Fahrenheit 213 are developing a horror adventure game titled DO NOT PLAY, set to launch on PC via Steam this summer. The game features a system error that overwhelms players with numerous windows, creating an unsettling experience. It draws inspiration from the banned browser game “GeM,” but the developers clarify they were not involved in its creation. DO NOT PLAY is a first-person escape game where players solve puzzles and mini-games to uncover mysteries and find safety. The game recreates the nostalgic atmosphere of early 2000s flash games and explores the intersection of nostalgia and reality.

AppWizard

December 15, 2025

This roguelite claims to have the dubious honor of being ‘the world’s first fully playable game created 100% through AI’ in a milestone for slop everywhere

A Google survey found that 87% of game developers are integrating generative AI into their workflows. Codex Mortis, developed by Crunchfest3, claims to be "the world's first fully playable game created 100% through AI." The game was created in three months using AI tools, without traditional game engines. It features a bullet heaven genre style and an AI-generated cinematic trailer. Despite its claim, hobby coder David Friedman previously developed Doomscroll, a browser game using ChatGPT, indicating other projects in generative AI game development. Codex Mortis is set to be released on Steam as a potentially paid product.

AppWizard

November 22, 2025

Helldivers 2 players exercise managed democracy to rename destroyed city ‘New York Supreme’ rather than the infinitely better ‘Bernard’

The Helldivers 2 community voted to rename a devastated city from York Supreme to New York Supreme, receiving 62,674 votes, while the alternative name "Bernard" received 53,480 votes. The vote took place on the game's official Discord server, raising discussions about player engagement and democracy within the game. Previously, another city was named "Gun." The developer, Arrowhead, acknowledged player involvement by celebrating 'Avengement Day' and hosting a one-day event called "Liberty Day" featuring a browser game.

AppWizard

October 26, 2025

It’s Helldivers 2’s Liberty Day, so break out your shovels and play Arrowhead’s patriotic new Whack-a-Terminid browser game before it’s gone

On October 26, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is reflected upon, while Liberty Day is celebrated in Helldivers 2. Arrowhead Game Studios has released a browser game called Whack-a-Terminid for the occasion, available exclusively for that day. Katherine Baskin announced the game on Bluesky, highlighting its competitive aspect with a leaderboard for players who connect their Discord accounts. The game encourages community engagement and showcases the development team's creativity.

AppWizard

September 27, 2025

This browser game transforms the reviled reCAPTCHA into a delightfully silly puzzler

The text discusses the experience of dealing with reCAPTCHA, particularly the challenge of identifying bicycles in images, which can lead to frustration and existential questioning. It mentions Neal Agarwal's game "I'm Not a Robot," which humorously amplifies the absurdity of reCAPTCHA. Agarwal is known for creating playful Internet games, including the Password Game. A 2023 study indicates that traditional reCAPTCHAs primarily function as a tracking tool for Google, generating significant revenue. Agarwal's games provide a lighthearted alternative to the frustrations of online security measures.

BetaBeacon

September 5, 2025

5 Cricket Mobile Games You Need to Try on Android

Real Cricket 24 was developed by Nautilus Mobile, a Pune-based studio co-owned by Krafton and JetSynthesis.

AppWizard

July 12, 2025

I’ve swapped modern live service games for a browser game that’s been running since 2009

During a shroom-hopping race, the starter's pistol misfires, injuring an official and causing chaos among the racers. The narrator reflects on the incident, emphasizing that the official accepted the risks. The narrator competes in the race, navigating oversized fungi and securing a podium position despite complaints from other racers. After the race, the narrator returns to London with various winnings and recounts a day filled with adventures, including rescuing urchins from gangsters and tracking a dirigible. The narrator expresses excitement for upcoming titles and notes the unique charm of Fallen London, which lacks traditional graphics and sound but offers an engaging escape.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

The best PC games of 2025 (that don’t need a graphics card)

In 2025, several innovative games have emerged that cater to players without high-end graphics requirements. - 9 Kings: An early access game focused on base-building and strategy, where players construct armies on limited tiles and face randomized enemies. - Pipstrello and the Cursed Yoyo: A vibrant adventure game reminiscent of Game Boy Advance titles, featuring real-time combat and puzzles, with a soundtrack by Yoko Shimomura. - So to Speak: A gamified language learning puzzle game that helps players learn Japanese vocabulary and culture. - The Roottrees are Dead: An investigative game exploring a plane crash mystery, combining genealogy and drama, now available in a remastered version on Steam. - Cast N Chill: A relaxing fishing game with pixel art aesthetics, allowing players to catch and document various fish. - Wizordum: A fast-paced action game that mixes first-person shooter mechanics with spell-slinging, featuring a level editor. - Glass Cannon: A physics-based puzzle game with roguelike elements, where players shoot at enemies with limited bullets. - Urban Myth Dissolution Center: A psychic investigator game with retro aesthetics and a narrative inspired by Japanese horror. - Chronicles of the Wolf: A side-scrolling action game set during the Beast of Gévaudan attacks, reminiscent of classic titles like Castlevania. - Desktop Survivors 98: A survival game featuring Clippy in a whimsical digital landscape, paying homage to early computing days.

AppWizard

April 13, 2025

Horror adventure game DO NOT PLAY announced for PC

SCRAP and Fahrenheit 213 are developing a horror adventure game titled DO NOT PLAY, set to launch on PC via Steam in 2026. The game features a premise where players encounter a system error with numerous windows and warns, "This is a game that you should never play." It is inspired by the banned browser game “GeM” from the early 2000s, although the developers were not involved in its original creation. DO NOT PLAY is a first-person escape game that includes puzzles and mini-games, aiming to uncover mysteries and find a way back to reality. The game recreates the nostalgic atmosphere of 2000s flash games and intertwines nostalgia with reality. An announcement trailer and screenshots are available for viewing.

AppWizard

March 30, 2025

Get up to 85% off some of the PCs weirdest adventure games, all to benefit ‘humanitarian relief in Ukraine’

Amanita Design is hosting a sale from March 26 to April 2, offering discounts of up to 85% on its entire game catalog, with all proceeds going to humanitarian aid in Ukraine through the organization People in Need. The original Samorost is free, Samorost 2 is priced at £1.28, Samorost 3 at £2.54, and Machinarium at £5. Botanicula, released in 2012, and Creaks, released in 2020, are both available for £5. Amanita's upcoming project, Phonopolis, features a narrative inspired by Karel Čapek and George Orwell. A complete bundle of all games and soundtracks is available for just over £25.