Retro games still bring a smile to fans both young and not-so-young. That was evidenced by the wild popularity of the NES Classic Edition and the Super NES Classic Edition, among others. Heck, even Atari has announced plans for a console.
People love the simplicity of a pick-up-and-play game. They also love the childhood memories associated with old school titles. Plus, the thought of making new memories by playing with friends and family is still a strong draw.
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Designers in particular seem eternally gaga over the likes of Mario, Pokémon and Sonic. In fact, a jaunt through CodePen shows us there are several odes to classic video games made with good old HTML5, CSS and JavaScript. Here are 10 of our favorites:
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- Aug 22, 2020 Clumsy Bird. Clumsy Bird is a clone of the 'Flappy Bird' game and it makes use of the open source and lightweight HTML5 game engine MelonJS. The game works by you controlling a flying character and the mission is to successfully pass it from in-between the incoming walls without hitting them.
Q*bert
The strange little orange creature named Q*bert was all the rage back in the 1980s, even starring in his own Saturday morning cartoon. While this is just a CSS animation, any mention of Q*bert is a good thing.
Enduro
Enduro is a racing game originally released back in 1983 for the Atari 2600. No worries if you don't have a spare cartridge at home – you can play a recreation of the game with this HTML5 version!
Super Mario Bros.
CodePen is absolutely full of Mario-related goodness. Unfortunately, there's no way to spotlight all of them. But Media Query Mario is one of the coolest tributes we've seen. It's an animated remake of Super Mario Bros. 3. The only catch is that you have to resize your browser to between 320 and 420 pixels to watch.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Nothing said Sega like good old Sonic. Originally introduced back in 1991 for the Sega Genesis console, the little blue guy sped his way into many hearts (where, like Mario, he still resides). He's also kept up his endurance, as seen in this CSS animation.
The Legend of Zelda
Zelda was one of those games you could play for hours on end. Thanks to the original's battery backup included on the cartridge, it was one of the few games of the era that let you save your progress. Here we see Link repurposed nicely for a 404 screen.
Asteroids
A true classic, Asteroids goes all the way back to 1979. And it's still just as addictive as it was back in the day. It goes to show fancy graphics only get you so far. You can play right from your browser with this HTML5 Canvas version.
Pac-Man
The little yellow dot-eater is one of the most recognizable game characters of all time. He (and later, his lady friend) became an arcade sensation. Here, you can chew up dots and outrun ghosts in your browser with this fun HTML5 offering.
Galaxian
Another spaceship shooter from the ‘70s (1979, to be exact), Galaxian was one of the rare games for its time that was as fun to play at home as it was in the arcade. The otherworldly sound effects were great for driving parents to insanity. Here's a HTML5/JS edition.
Pong
If you had Pong in your home, you probably got bored after about 20 minutes. But, as one of the first really significant video games, it paved the way for everything to come. Enjoy a JS version of the game below.
Pokémon
Pokémon is the second best-selling game franchise of all time – trailing only Mario. From its humble beginnings for the Nintendo Game Boy, all the way to the hysteria of Pokémon Go, the franchise has remained a cultural phenomenon. Below is a decidedly retro HTML5 Canvas game.
Going Back to the Future
It's amazing to think that, decades after their debuts, these games still resonate. But not only are the examples above a testament to the power of classic games, it also shows how far web development has come in a relatively short amount of time.
Complex games and animations can now be created on the web with just a bit of code. Now, who's up for some Pac-Man?
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Browsers and JavaScript are constantly getting more powerful and fully featured. There was a time when is building any type of game required Flash. But with this out of the way, the stage is set for powerful HTML5 and WebGL gaming! Here are 30 of our favorite games which run in all modern browsers and are build only with web technologies.
1. HexGL
Genre: Arcade, Racing
HexGL is a futuristic, fast-paced racing game built on HTML5, JavaScript and WebGL. You can control a space ship by using your keyboard, a touchscreen device or even a leap motion controller if you have one.
2. CrossCode
Genre: Action, RPG
A retro-inspired 2D game set in the distant future. This one is full of great game mechanics such as combos, puzzles, skill trees, quests, items and more.
3. Sketchout
Genre: Arcade
The objective of Sketchout is to protect your planet and destroy the opposition by deflecting meteors as you control an Breakout-style paddle and draw lines at the same time. Design is where this game shines with awesome visuals and music.
4. Treasure Arena
Genre: Multiplayer, RPG, Action Playolg online.
Treasure Arena is a dynamic battle-arena game for up to 4 players built with the power of socket.io. It features different game modes, excellent framerate and a great soundtrack. A very fun game.
5. Bejeweled
Genre: Arcade, Puzzle,Relaxing
The classic Bejeweled game in HTML5 form. This is an official clone and as such it runs and looks perfectly. The ultimate time killer.
6. Missile Game
Genre: Arcade
A very challenging game in which you play as a missile being lunched into a tunnel. The game has cool black and white graphics that are nicely used to create a strong dept of field effect.
7. Gods Will Be Watching
Genre: Puzzle
You and your crew have to survive for 40 days in isolation in this creepy (but awesome) game. There are six members of your team including a dog, a psychiatrist and a robot and you have to interact with them the right way to keep them warm, fed and sane.
8. Sinuous
Genre: Arcade
A simple game with minimalistic graphics and a fluid frame rate. Avoid colliding with the red dots while picking up power-ups. Also, never stop moving around if you want those extra points!
9. Swooop
Genre: Arcade
Fly around and collect gems and stars in a beautiful and colorful 3D world.
10. Free Rider HD
Genre: Arcade, Racing
Free Rider HD is an addicting game where you race a bike on tracks drawn by other players. You can play on any of the thousands of player made tracks or create your own and share it.
11. Entanglement
Genre: Puzzle, Relaxing
The point of this game is to create a path as long as possible by placing segments on a grid. You can play alone on one of the many levels or play against friends.
12. Escape from XP
Genre: Action, Arcade
Celebrate the end of Windows XP support with Escape from XP. It's your job to rescue the last developer trapped in Clippy's tyranny. Fight to survive endless waves of XP enemies then finish off the OS with a bang.
13. Polycraft
Genre: RPG, Tower Defense, Action
In this awesome 3D game you run around collecting resources, building stuff, completing quests and fighting stuff. Everything about it is polished and it runs perfectly smooth.
14. 2048
Genre: Puzzle
A very addictive game that you've probably already played. In 2048 you move numbered tiles around and merge them. Get that elusive 2018 tile to win!
15. Onslaught Arena
Genre: Action
A fast-paced retro styled survival game where you fight off hordes of enemies using different weapons.
16. Angry Birds
Genre: Puzzle
The (once) popular Angry Birds game in HTML5, so you can play it in your browser.
17. Cube Slam
Genre: Arcade, Multiplayer
The classic pong game done with fun colors and cool 3D graphics. You can challenge a friend by just sending them a URL and if you want to, you can see each other via webcam.
18. The Wizard
Genre: Action, RPG, Strategy
The Wizard is a turn-based dungeon crawler where you'll encounter mythical monsters and find marvellous spells. The game features cool combat mechanics and can be quite challanging at times.
19. X-Type
Genre: Action, Arcade
Survive as many bossfights as you can in this cool looking space shooter.
20. Cookie Clicker
Genre: Casual, Funny
Cookie clicker is a game that was probably created as a joke but offers tremendous amounts of fun nonetheless. You start off with 0 cookies and after some productive cookie clicking you will find yourself with billions of cookies to spare.
21. Elevator Saga
Genre: Puzzle, Coding
And here is something for programmer-types. Your task in Elevator Saga is to transport people in the most efficient manner by programming the movement of elevators. Just one little thing - every move you make is done with JavaScript.
22. Game of Bombs
Genre: Action, RGP, Multiplayer
Game of Bombs is a bomberman type game placed in a vast map full of enemy players. Collect power-ups, skins and achievements in your way to becomming the best bomberman player.
23. Olympia Rising
Genre: Platformer, Action
A dynamic platformer with nice retro looking graphics. It is set in ancient Greece, where you play as a woman who is given another chance at life, and has to escape from the world of the dead.
24. Pixel Race
Genre: Arcade, Racing
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A game with awesome frame rates and a simple concept, in which you control a car to avoid obstacles, while collecting coins. If you have the patience and the free time you might become the best in the world (the record is 36309 coins).
25. Little Alchemy
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Genre: Puzzle
Start off with the four basic elements and combine them to create the 510 possible combinations.
26. Arena5
Genre: Arcade
Fly around a digital field and shoot geometrical enemies to get a high score.
27. Vector Runner Remix
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Genre: Arcade
Make it as far as you can in this platformer full of colors and geometrical shapes.
28. Biolab Disaster
Genre: Action, Platformer
An awesome pixel art platformer where you have to escape a lab full of mutated creatures and other baddies.
29. World's Biggest PAC-MAN
Genre: Arcade
A huge collection of PAC-MAN mazes - probably more then you can beat in your lifetime (this isn't a challenge, please don't try).
30. New Super Resident Raver
If you had Pong in your home, you probably got bored after about 20 minutes. But, as one of the first really significant video games, it paved the way for everything to come. Enjoy a JS version of the game below.
Pokémon
Pokémon is the second best-selling game franchise of all time – trailing only Mario. From its humble beginnings for the Nintendo Game Boy, all the way to the hysteria of Pokémon Go, the franchise has remained a cultural phenomenon. Below is a decidedly retro HTML5 Canvas game.
Going Back to the Future
It's amazing to think that, decades after their debuts, these games still resonate. But not only are the examples above a testament to the power of classic games, it also shows how far web development has come in a relatively short amount of time.
Complex games and animations can now be created on the web with just a bit of code. Now, who's up for some Pac-Man?
Related Posts
Browsers and JavaScript are constantly getting more powerful and fully featured. There was a time when is building any type of game required Flash. But with this out of the way, the stage is set for powerful HTML5 and WebGL gaming! Here are 30 of our favorite games which run in all modern browsers and are build only with web technologies.
1. HexGL
Genre: Arcade, Racing
HexGL is a futuristic, fast-paced racing game built on HTML5, JavaScript and WebGL. You can control a space ship by using your keyboard, a touchscreen device or even a leap motion controller if you have one.
2. CrossCode
Genre: Action, RPG
A retro-inspired 2D game set in the distant future. This one is full of great game mechanics such as combos, puzzles, skill trees, quests, items and more.
3. Sketchout
Genre: Arcade
The objective of Sketchout is to protect your planet and destroy the opposition by deflecting meteors as you control an Breakout-style paddle and draw lines at the same time. Design is where this game shines with awesome visuals and music.
4. Treasure Arena
Genre: Multiplayer, RPG, Action Playolg online.
Treasure Arena is a dynamic battle-arena game for up to 4 players built with the power of socket.io. It features different game modes, excellent framerate and a great soundtrack. A very fun game.
5. Bejeweled
Genre: Arcade, Puzzle,Relaxing
The classic Bejeweled game in HTML5 form. This is an official clone and as such it runs and looks perfectly. The ultimate time killer.
6. Missile Game
Genre: Arcade
A very challenging game in which you play as a missile being lunched into a tunnel. The game has cool black and white graphics that are nicely used to create a strong dept of field effect.
7. Gods Will Be Watching
Genre: Puzzle
You and your crew have to survive for 40 days in isolation in this creepy (but awesome) game. There are six members of your team including a dog, a psychiatrist and a robot and you have to interact with them the right way to keep them warm, fed and sane.
8. Sinuous
Genre: Arcade
A simple game with minimalistic graphics and a fluid frame rate. Avoid colliding with the red dots while picking up power-ups. Also, never stop moving around if you want those extra points!
9. Swooop
Genre: Arcade
Fly around and collect gems and stars in a beautiful and colorful 3D world.
10. Free Rider HD
Genre: Arcade, Racing
Free Rider HD is an addicting game where you race a bike on tracks drawn by other players. You can play on any of the thousands of player made tracks or create your own and share it.
11. Entanglement
Genre: Puzzle, Relaxing
The point of this game is to create a path as long as possible by placing segments on a grid. You can play alone on one of the many levels or play against friends.
12. Escape from XP
Genre: Action, Arcade
Celebrate the end of Windows XP support with Escape from XP. It's your job to rescue the last developer trapped in Clippy's tyranny. Fight to survive endless waves of XP enemies then finish off the OS with a bang.
13. Polycraft
Genre: RPG, Tower Defense, Action
In this awesome 3D game you run around collecting resources, building stuff, completing quests and fighting stuff. Everything about it is polished and it runs perfectly smooth.
14. 2048
Genre: Puzzle
A very addictive game that you've probably already played. In 2048 you move numbered tiles around and merge them. Get that elusive 2018 tile to win!
15. Onslaught Arena
Genre: Action
A fast-paced retro styled survival game where you fight off hordes of enemies using different weapons.
16. Angry Birds
Genre: Puzzle
The (once) popular Angry Birds game in HTML5, so you can play it in your browser.
17. Cube Slam
Genre: Arcade, Multiplayer
The classic pong game done with fun colors and cool 3D graphics. You can challenge a friend by just sending them a URL and if you want to, you can see each other via webcam.
18. The Wizard
Genre: Action, RPG, Strategy
The Wizard is a turn-based dungeon crawler where you'll encounter mythical monsters and find marvellous spells. The game features cool combat mechanics and can be quite challanging at times.
19. X-Type
Genre: Action, Arcade
Survive as many bossfights as you can in this cool looking space shooter.
20. Cookie Clicker
Genre: Casual, Funny
Cookie clicker is a game that was probably created as a joke but offers tremendous amounts of fun nonetheless. You start off with 0 cookies and after some productive cookie clicking you will find yourself with billions of cookies to spare.
21. Elevator Saga
Genre: Puzzle, Coding
And here is something for programmer-types. Your task in Elevator Saga is to transport people in the most efficient manner by programming the movement of elevators. Just one little thing - every move you make is done with JavaScript.
22. Game of Bombs
Genre: Action, RGP, Multiplayer
Game of Bombs is a bomberman type game placed in a vast map full of enemy players. Collect power-ups, skins and achievements in your way to becomming the best bomberman player.
23. Olympia Rising
Genre: Platformer, Action
A dynamic platformer with nice retro looking graphics. It is set in ancient Greece, where you play as a woman who is given another chance at life, and has to escape from the world of the dead.
24. Pixel Race
Genre: Arcade, Racing
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A game with awesome frame rates and a simple concept, in which you control a car to avoid obstacles, while collecting coins. If you have the patience and the free time you might become the best in the world (the record is 36309 coins).
25. Little Alchemy
Html5 Games Unblocked
Genre: Puzzle
Start off with the four basic elements and combine them to create the 510 possible combinations.
26. Arena5
Genre: Arcade
Fly around a digital field and shoot geometrical enemies to get a high score.
27. Vector Runner Remix
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Genre: Arcade
Make it as far as you can in this platformer full of colors and geometrical shapes.
28. Biolab Disaster
Genre: Action, Platformer
An awesome pixel art platformer where you have to escape a lab full of mutated creatures and other baddies.
29. World's Biggest PAC-MAN
Genre: Arcade
A huge collection of PAC-MAN mazes - probably more then you can beat in your lifetime (this isn't a challenge, please don't try).
30. New Super Resident Raver
Genre: Action, Arcade
Save panicking people from the incoming zombie invasion. Collect money, upgrade your weapons and fight zombies.
To Wrap it Up
And this concludes our list of HTML5 games! They are all fun and have huge time wasting potential. Some of them don't have sound, but frankly they don't need it. Do you have a favorite HTML5 game that is not included in this list? Share it in our comment section.
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