You Should Make Web Games
6 days ago
- #indie dev
- #game development
- #web games
- Web games are ideal for beginners due to their natural constraints that prevent over-scoping.
- Short playtime expectations for web games reduce pressure on developers to inflate content.
- Quick iteration and feedback loops with web games help developers stay motivated.
- Publishing on platforms like Newgrounds, Hacker News, and Reddit can easily attract players.
- Web games have lower friction for players, making them more likely to try games from unknown developers.
- Successful web games can be expanded into full Steam releases using tools like GemShell.
- Skills learned in web game development are transferable to other areas like web development and app creation.