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Strategy, history, and deep-dives on free HTML5 browser games, written for players, by players.

A Brief History of HTML5 Browser Games

From Java applets to Flash to the modern HTML5 Canvas, a compact, readable history of browser gaming and why HTML5 finally won.

History · 5 min read · April 16, 2026

7 Best Casual Games to Play in 5 Minutes

Our shortlist of the best free HTML5 browser games you can finish on a coffee break. No installs, no accounts, just instant fun.

Lists · 10 min read · April 16, 2026

How to Beat Your Snake High Score

Space management, the spiral, and the mid-game pivot: everything you need to push past 100 points in classic Snake.

Strategy · 4 min read · April 16, 2026

Tetris Strategy: The T-Spin and Beyond

Why the T-piece is the single most important piece in Tetris, how to set up double and triple line clears, and the opening that top players use.

Strategy · 4 min read · April 16, 2026