Guides for game creators

Short answers to what makers ask when they want players for a free browser game. Every guide gives the answer first, then the details that fit your tool, your engine or your situation.

Updated October 10, 2026. Written by Foundplay, a game discovery platform for free browser games. Foundplay doesn't host games. It also sells Boost, a paid promotion for games, starting at $5, and the guides say so wherever it comes up. Everything else in them is free.

By situation

Where you are with the game and what you want next.

How do I get my first 100 players for a browser game?A seven-day plan from zero to your first 100 plays.
How do I get players for my multiplayer browser game so lobbies aren't empty?Bots, scheduled sessions and invite links for games that need other people.
I made a game with AI. How do I get people to play it?Say how it was made, check what the prompt skipped, and find the right crowd.
How do I get plays and votes for my game jam entry after the jam?Timing for the rating period, and a second launch once results are out.
How do I get more players for my itch.io browser game?Page setup, a correct HTML5 upload and ways to bring players in from outside.
How do I get playtesters for my web game?Where to find testers, how to watch them play and what to ask.
How can I promote my indie game with $5 to $50?A small-budget test plan, and what a few dollars can and can't do.
What should I do before I launch my browser game?The game, the page, the host, devices, rights and a share kit.

By tool

You built the game with an AI tool or a builder. Where it lives and how to share it.

I built a game with Cursor. Where do I share it and get players?Cursor edits code but doesn't host it. Ship the build, then share the link.
I built a game with Claude. Where do I share it and get players?One HTML file or a Claude Code project: where it runs and how to share it.
I made a game with ChatGPT. Where do I share it and get players?From a chat to a link: files, libraries to check and where to host.
I built a game with Codex. Where do I share it and get players?A repo is not a live site: connect a host, preview each change, then share.
I built a game with Lovable. Where do I share it and get players?Publish first, share the published address, and skip the sign-in wall.
I built a game with Replit. Where do I share it and get players?Deploy first, pick the right deployment type and watch for cold starts.
I built a game with Bolt. Where do I share it and get players?Preview, publish or export: check the live address, not the preview.
I built a game with Rosebud. Where do I share it and get players?Games hosted by the builder: test the link like a stranger and keep a copy.
I built a game with v0. Where do I share it and get players?React and Vercel specifics: client components, game loops and preview links.

By engine or format

How to ship and share a web build from the code or engine you used.

I made a 3D game with Three.js. How do I share it and get players?Build and host the page, shrink models and textures, and tune for phones.
How do I get players for my WebGL game?Handle missing WebGL and lost contexts, and offer a low-quality mode.
How do I share an HTML5 game and get players?File paths, audio and fullscreen rules, phone layout and caching.
How do I share a Unity WebGL game and get players?Compression headers, load time, page layout and phones for Unity web builds.
I made a game in Godot. How do I share it on the web and get players?Web export, threads and headers, the renderer and fitting phones.
I made a game with Phaser. How do I share it and get players?Scale modes, preloading, sound unlock and touch input for Phaser games.

Where to start

List your game for free. Paste the play link, check the details and publish. It goes live right away, and Play sends players to your own site.
Read the full guide to getting players, which covers where to post, video and what makes a browser game spread.
Want a guaranteed number of plays? See Boost plans. Plays not delivered are refunded.