Subreddits like r/webgames and r/html5 often link directly to GitHub.io projects. The community there is quick to filter out low-quality content, ensuring that the links provided are worth your time.
When you click a link, the game loads immediately. There is a purity to this transaction. If the game is good, you play it. If it is bad, you close the tab. The lack of monetization means developers aren't trying to sell you microtransactions or watch 30-second ads for an extra life. The game exists solely because someone wanted to make it. games on githubio link
Click the icon → New repository . Name it mygame (or anything you like). Make it Public . Subreddits like r/webgames and r/html5 often link directly
Many developers who participate in game jams host their final builds on GitHub.io and link to them from their Itch.io pages. Browse popular jams and look for “hosted on GitHub Pages” in the description. There is a purity to this transaction
Click and drag your game folder contents.
<!doctype html> <html> <head> <meta charset="utf-8" /> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1" /> <title>My Game</title> <link rel="stylesheet" href="./style.css"> </head> <body> <canvas id="game"></canvas> <script src="./js/main.js" defer></script> </body> </html>