About Arcade
Arcade is a small, fast, ad-free collection of eleven classic games that run right in your web browser. There is nothing to download, nothing to install, and no account to create — you simply pick a game and play. Once the pages have loaded, Arcade also works offline thanks to its Progressive Web App support.
Every game is built from scratch with plain HTML, CSS, Canvas and JavaScript, which keeps the pages light and quick to load on any device. Your best scores are saved right in your browser, so there is always a personal record to beat. Tic-Tac-Toe and Memory Match exercise your thinking, Snake, 2048 and the Sliding Puzzle test your planning and patience, while Tetris, Whack-a-Mole, Breakout, Maze Escape and Traffic Racer are pure tests of speed, reflexes and nerve. Ludo adds a slower, social board game that blends luck with strategy.
The collection spans a range of genres: strategy (Tic-Tac-Toe), memory and puzzle (Memory Match, 2048, Sliding Puzzle, Maze Escape), arcade action (Snake, Breakout, Traffic Racer), reaction (Whack-a-Mole, Tetris) and board games (Ludo). Whether you have thirty seconds between tasks or thirty minutes to kill, there is a game here sized exactly right for the moment.
How it works
- Pick a game from the grid above — each one has its own page with a quick guide.
- Read the how-to-play tips if the game is new to you.
- Play with your keyboard, mouse or touch screen.
- Beat your best score — it is saved automatically so you can chase it again later.
Why play on Arcade
Free forever
Every game is completely free, with no ads interrupting play, no paywalls and no subscriptions.
No download, no signup
Games load instantly in the browser and need no installs, plugins, Flash or accounts.
Works offline
Install Arcade once and keep playing even without a connection — perfect for commutes and flights.
Saved high scores
Your personal bests are stored locally, so you always have a target to beat on your next visit.
Phone and desktop
Every game supports keyboard, mouse, touch and swipe input, and the boards scale to fit any screen.
Family-friendly
All eleven games are non-violent, quick to learn and suitable for children as well as adults.
Choose your game
- Tic-Tac-Toe — the perfect three-in-a-row game, with an unbeatable computer opponent and a two-player mode.
- Memory Match — flip cards and match eight pairs before the 60-second timer runs out.
- Snake — the arcade classic: eat apples, grow longer and avoid the walls and your own tail.
- 2048 — slide and merge number tiles on your way to the famous 2048 block.
- Whack-a-Mole — a 30-second reaction test: smack the moles, grab golden stars and dodge the bombs.
- Breakout — bounce the ball, move the paddle and smash every brick in the wall.
- Tetris — rotate and drop the falling blocks to clear lines and keep the pile from reaching the top.
- Sliding Puzzle — slide tiles into the empty space to restore the correct order in a 3×3 or 4×4 grid.
- Maze Escape — find your way through a randomly generated maze before the timer runs out.
- Traffic Racer — dodge oncoming vehicles and chain near-miss combos to survive as long as you can.
- Ludo — roll the dice, race your four tokens around the board and send rivals back to start. Play the computer or friends on one screen.
Pick the right game for your mood
- Two minutes to spare? Whack-a-Mole, Tic-Tac-Toe or 2048 give you a complete, satisfying session in a very short window.
- Want to zone out? Snake, Traffic Racer and Breakout are endless score chasers that reward long, focused sessions.
- Feeling thoughtful? Sliding Puzzle, Memory Match and Maze Escape are quiet, unhurried brain teasers with no time pressure beyond their own timers.
- Want a real skill test? The Unbeatable AI in Tic-Tac-Toe and the escalating speed of Tetris and Traffic Racer are genuine challenges that take practice to master.
- Playing with a friend? Tic-Tac-Toe's 2-player mode and Ludo's pass-and-play mode let you share one screen with up to four players. The other games are perfect for turn-taking score races.
Built with plain web technology
Arcade does not use any game engine, framework or third-party library. Every game is written in plain HTML5 Canvas, CSS and vanilla JavaScript, which keeps each page small, fast and easy to load — even on older phones and slow connections. The site is installable as a Progressive Web App, so once you have visited a page, it stays available offline.
There is no tracking beyond basic, anonymous Google Analytics, no advertising network, and no cookie wall. Your high scores live only in your browser's local storage and never leave your device.
Frequently asked questions
Are the games free to play?
Yes. Every game on Arcade is completely free and opens in your browser. There are no ads interrupting gameplay, no accounts and nothing to install.
Do the games work on mobile?
Yes. All eleven games are responsive and support touch, swipe and on-screen controls, so they play well on phones and tablets as well as desktops.
Do I need an internet connection?
No. Arcade is installable as a Progressive Web App and works offline once the pages have loaded, so the games keep working even if your connection drops.
How are high scores saved?
Your best scores are stored locally in your browser, so your records stay on your device and you can try to beat them whenever you return. Clearing your browser data resets them.
Can I play with a friend?
Tic-Tac-Toe and Ludo both include pass-and-play modes for sharing one screen, and the other games are single-player score chasers you can take turns on.
Is Arcade suitable for children?
Yes. The games are family-friendly, non-violent and easy to pick up, making the site suitable for kids and adults alike.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Arcade has no accounts, no logins and no email signups. Every game is playable immediately without any personal information.
Which game should I start with?
If you want a quick two-minute warm-up, try Tic-Tac-Toe or 2048. For a fast reflex test, Whack-a-Mole and Snake are ideal. For longer, calmer puzzle sessions, Sliding Puzzle, Memory Match and Maze Escape are the best picks.
More about the collection
Arcade is maintained by Alok Maurya and updated regularly. The eleven games are the starting point — new titles are added from time to time, and every game keeps its own best score, so returning players can always pick up where they left off. New games are announced on the home page, so be sure to check back.