Getting Started

Simple guides for new players: how browser games work, controls, devices and settings.

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