Guides

Practical tips and explainers written around the games in the library.

Illustration of a browser window with a play button and game controller icons Getting Started How to Play Browser Games: A Complete Beginner's Guide Never played a game in your web browser before? This guide walks you through finding a game, starting it, learning the controls and getting the most out of every session. Read More Two panels comparing a browser window and a download arrow Getting Started Browser Games vs Downloaded Games: What Is the Difference? Browser games and installed games can look alike, but they work in very different ways. Here is a clear comparison of convenience, performance, storage and safety. Read More Speedometer gauge next to a game screen showing smooth motion lines Getting Started How to Make Browser Games Run Smoothly on Any Device Stuttering, slow loading or unresponsive controls can spoil a good game. These simple, safe adjustments help browser games run smoothly on computers, tablets and phones. Read More Hand tapping a phone screen showing a virtual joystick and buttons Getting Started Playing Browser Games on a Phone or Tablet: Touch Control Tips Tapping, swiping, dragging and virtual joysticks all take a little practice. Learn how touch controls work and how to play comfortably on smaller screens. Read More Keyboard keys W, A, S and D highlighted next to arrow keys Getting Started Keyboard Controls Explained: WASD, Arrow Keys and More Why do so many games use W, A, S and D? What do Shift, Space and Escape usually do? A clear guide to the keyboard layouts you will meet in browser games. Read More A phone shown upright and sideways with arrows indicating rotation Getting Started Portrait, Landscape and Full Screen: Getting the Best View Why do some games want your phone sideways while others fit best upright? Learn how screen shape affects play and when to use the full screen button. Read More Interlocking puzzle pieces with a glowing lightbulb above them Game Genres Why Puzzle Games Feel So Satisfying From sorting colors to sliding blocks, puzzle games have a special pull. Discover the design ideas that make solving a puzzle so rewarding. Read More Rows of colorful gems beside test tubes filled with layered colors Tips and Strategy A Beginner's Guide to Match-3 and Sorting Puzzles Match-3 and sorting puzzles are easy to start and surprisingly deep. Learn the core rules, smart strategies and common mistakes to avoid. Read More Race track corner with a curved racing line and a speeding car Tips and Strategy Racing Game Basics: Racing Lines, Drifting and Nitro Faster lap times come from smarter driving, not just holding the accelerator. Learn racing lines, braking points, drifting and when to use nitro. Read More Rising bar chart made of coins next to a small shop building Game Genres Idle and Tycoon Games Explained: Why Watching Numbers Grow Is Fun Idle and tycoon games let your empire grow even while you rest. Learn how they work, why they are so relaxing and how to progress efficiently. Read More Small towers placed along a winding path with enemies approaching Tips and Strategy Tower Defense Strategy Basics: Hold the Line Tower defense games reward planning more than reflexes. Learn where to build, what to upgrade and how to survive the toughest waves. Read More A ball bouncing along a curved path with motion arcs and a pendulum Game Genres Physics Games Explained: When Real-World Rules Make Play Fun Swinging ropes, bouncing balls and wobbly towers all rely on physics. Discover why physics-based games feel so natural and how to play them well. Read More