Free and fresh browser games for your weekend

We understand that downloading a game might be a bit more work than you’re willing to invest in a lazy weekend so check out this collection of recently released/updated browser based games you can start playing with a single click. We’ve got a selection of titles from visual novels to puzzle platformers for you to check out:

Dead Names is a short sci-fi visual novel about letting go. Set during one winter day in a future that hopefully never comes, this game features pixel art and LGBTQIA themes. Dead Names offers an atmospheric experience with its Game Boy-inspired aesthetic.

Tiny Truck Racing lets you race tiny trucks around pixel art tracks. The game offers three modes: Single Race, Tournament, and Time Trial. With four trucks to choose from and nitro cans to pick up for speed boosts, this game promises fast-paced action. Tiny Truck Racing was created for the Made With Defold Jam 2024.

Nomad Idle is a recently updated idle game auto-battler where you create builds for your character to battle hordes of enemies. As you progress, you unlock features like leveling up stats, crafting equipment, and selecting passive skills. While the game plays mostly on its own, you can actively use character-specific skills to speed up your progress.

Laura’s Room is a short psychological horror game made for GBJAM 12. You play as Danni, who is driving on a rainy road in the dark night, on the run from something. The game features a Game Boy-inspired aesthetic and atmospheric gameplay.

In Hamster Shelter, you manage tiny hamsters surviving in a post-apocalyptic world. Build roads to your home and transport as much food as you can. The game works in the background, allowing for a relaxed gameplay experience. Hamster Shelter was created for Ludum Dare 56.

Mouse Mouse is a short platformer about a mouse controlled by your mouse. Jump, climb, and collect cheese as fast as you can in this pixel art game. It was created in 48 hours for Ludum Dare 56, offering a unique twist on traditional platforming mechanics.

Play With Me puts a spooky twist on virtual pets. Interact with three creatures living inside a forgotten toy, each with their own minigames. Created for Ludum Dare 56, this game offers a creepy yet engaging experience with its retro-inspired visuals.

Jelly Gang is a puzzle platformer where you control a group of 30 squishy characters. Only the characters within a focus region around your mouse cursor respond to your controls, adding a strategic layer to the gameplay. This physics-based game was created for Ludum Dare 56, offering a fresh take on the platformer genre.

If you want to explore even more recent releases, be sure to check out the New & Popular Browser Games from the last 7 days.

Playing anything this weekend? Let us know in the comments!